The Tomb of Ptahmes: A Tale of Historical Intrigue and Imaginative Fiction for Teens - Couverture souple

James, C.W.

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ISBN 10 : 1962056058 ISBN 13 : 9781962056052

Editeur : Insundry Productions Books, 2024

Synopsis

A gripping archaeological thriller blending historical fiction, supernatural mystery, and paranormal intrigue.

From the sun-scorched sands of the Libyan Desert to the fog-drenched streets of 1910 London, The Tomb of Ptahmes is a fast-paced historical adventure rooted in the mysteries of ancient Egypt. When teenage Carter Pinsent, son of a respected English archaeologist, becomes involved in the discovery of a lost tomb, his life is forever changed.

But this isn’t just any burial site. The tomb of Ptahmes — an ancient Egyptian priest — holds secrets that defy science and logic. Strange artifacts, inexplicable energies, and whispers of resurrection point to something far more dangerous than treasure: a power that reaches beyond death itself.

As Carter is drawn deeper into a world of rival Egyptologists, dark rituals, and forbidden knowledge, he encounters Sir Robert Ottley — a renowned but controversial Egyptologist — and his spirited daughter, May. Alongside them and the mysterious Dr. Belleville, a disgraced spiritualist, Carter finds himself caught in a deadly race to unlock the tomb’s secrets before it consumes them all.

Perfect for fans of The Mummy, Jonathan Stroud, and Philip Pullman, this teen historical thriller dives into the shadows between magic and myth, life and death, science and the supernatural. With themes of legacy, lost civilizations, and the eternal human quest for meaning, The Tomb of Ptahmes is ideal for teens, history buffs, and reluctant readers who crave adventure with a dark twist.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

C.W. James is the pen name of an author who lives in rural Northern Nevada with two rescue cats. He enjoys hiking and movies from the Golden Age of Hollywood, especially "B" movies and the serials from Republic Pictures.He has traditionally published four middle to upper-grade nonfiction books from Carolrhoda Books and Capstone Press, as well as approximately two dozen magazine articles on topics such as movies and computer tutorials.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Insundry Productions Books
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1962056058
• ISBN 13: 9781962056052
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 264
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg