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The Tutankhamun Murder
(2008)(Guardian of the Dead)
(Book 16 in the Eric Ward series)A novel by Roy Lewis
Looking for a classic murder mystery from an acclaimed crime writer?
“Life in the raw, most cunningly cooked and served.” Punch
“Emotionally tense, suspense-filled thriller from a master of investigative crime.” Kirkus
“Lewis writes with muscular authority . . . an excellent piece of work that will please his many fans.” Tangled Web
Discover Eric Ward, policeman turned lawyer.
Please note this book was first published as GUARDIAN OF THE DEAD.
When wealthy Colonel Delamere dies after a botched burglary it’s up to Eric Ward to manage his estate — and catch the killers.
But the Colonel’s will contains perplexing instructions for the disposal of an ancient Egyptian statuette, first discovered by Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. The artefact was supposed to be handed to the Foreign Office — but it was stolen by the burglars.
THE ALLEGEDLY CURSED STATUETTE COULD CHANGE THE COURSE OF THE ENTIRE MIDDLE EAST.
Eric simply wants to carry out his friend’s last wishes.
But along the way he runs up against an Israeli secret agent, the Foreign Office and various dangerous factions — who all want the ancient artefact . . .
A THRILLER THAT WILL LEAVE YOU HOOKED
Perfect for fans of Peter James, P.D. James, Damien Boyd, Helen H. Durrant, JD Kirk, Bill Kitson and Peter Robinson.
THE DETECTIVE
Eric Ward is forced to retire from the police when he discovers he suffers from glaucoma but qualifies as a solicitor (lawyer) and sets up his practice on the Quayside in Newcastle, where he deals with the seamier side of the law. When he marries a wealthy young woman she attempts to persuade him to settle in Northumberland and work with wealthier clients but he stubbornly refuses to give up his criminal practice in Newcastle. Although she draws him into the world of high finance he still insists on continuing at the Quayside — which causes tensions within his marriage, and lead to unintended consequences.
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE MYSTERY WRITER
Roy Lewis is one of the most critically acclaimed crime writers of his generation.
“Roy Lewis is a writer who believes in keeping his readers on their toes with plenty of twists and surprises. He writes well, too with an admirable sense of character and place.” Daily Telegraph
“Good on atmosphere.” Newcastle Journal
“A wrenching and compassionately handled tragedy that transcends the conventional mystery form.” Chicago Sun-Times
“Tightly written, well-paced and relentlessly accurate.” Oxford Times
ERIC WARD BOOKS
Book 1: THE SEDLEIGH HALL MURDER
Book 2: THE FARMING MURDER
Book 3: THE QUAYSIDE MURDER
Book 4: THE DIAMOND MURDER
Book 5: THE GEORDIE MURDER
Book 6: THE SHIPPING MURDER
Book 7: THE CITY OF LONDON MURDER
Book 8: THE APARTMENT MURDER
Book 9: THE SPANISH VILLA MURDER
Book 10: THE MARRIAGE MURDER
Book 11: THE WASTEFUL MURDER
Book 12: THE PHANTOM MURDER
Book 13: THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE MURDER
Book 14: THE TATTOO MURDER
Book 15: THE FOOTBALL MURDER
Book 16: THE TUTANKHAMUN MURDER
Book 17: THE ZODIAC MURDER
INSPECTOR CROW BOOKS
Book 1: A LOVER TOO MANY
Book 2: ERROR OF JUDGMENT
Book 3: THE WOODS MURDER
Book 4: MURDER FOR MONEY
Book 5: MURDER IN THE MINE
Book 6: A COTSWOLDS MURDER
Book 7: A FOX HUNTING MURDER
Book 8: A DARTMOOR MURDER
Genre: Mystery
“Life in the raw, most cunningly cooked and served.” Punch
“Emotionally tense, suspense-filled thriller from a master of investigative crime.” Kirkus
“Lewis writes with muscular authority . . . an excellent piece of work that will please his many fans.” Tangled Web
Discover Eric Ward, policeman turned lawyer.
Please note this book was first published as GUARDIAN OF THE DEAD.
When wealthy Colonel Delamere dies after a botched burglary it’s up to Eric Ward to manage his estate — and catch the killers.
But the Colonel’s will contains perplexing instructions for the disposal of an ancient Egyptian statuette, first discovered by Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. The artefact was supposed to be handed to the Foreign Office — but it was stolen by the burglars.
THE ALLEGEDLY CURSED STATUETTE COULD CHANGE THE COURSE OF THE ENTIRE MIDDLE EAST.
Eric simply wants to carry out his friend’s last wishes.
But along the way he runs up against an Israeli secret agent, the Foreign Office and various dangerous factions — who all want the ancient artefact . . .
A THRILLER THAT WILL LEAVE YOU HOOKED
Perfect for fans of Peter James, P.D. James, Damien Boyd, Helen H. Durrant, JD Kirk, Bill Kitson and Peter Robinson.
THE DETECTIVE
Eric Ward is forced to retire from the police when he discovers he suffers from glaucoma but qualifies as a solicitor (lawyer) and sets up his practice on the Quayside in Newcastle, where he deals with the seamier side of the law. When he marries a wealthy young woman she attempts to persuade him to settle in Northumberland and work with wealthier clients but he stubbornly refuses to give up his criminal practice in Newcastle. Although she draws him into the world of high finance he still insists on continuing at the Quayside — which causes tensions within his marriage, and lead to unintended consequences.
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE MYSTERY WRITER
Roy Lewis is one of the most critically acclaimed crime writers of his generation.
“Roy Lewis is a writer who believes in keeping his readers on their toes with plenty of twists and surprises. He writes well, too with an admirable sense of character and place.” Daily Telegraph
“Good on atmosphere.” Newcastle Journal
“A wrenching and compassionately handled tragedy that transcends the conventional mystery form.” Chicago Sun-Times
“Tightly written, well-paced and relentlessly accurate.” Oxford Times
ERIC WARD BOOKS
Book 1: THE SEDLEIGH HALL MURDER
Book 2: THE FARMING MURDER
Book 3: THE QUAYSIDE MURDER
Book 4: THE DIAMOND MURDER
Book 5: THE GEORDIE MURDER
Book 6: THE SHIPPING MURDER
Book 7: THE CITY OF LONDON MURDER
Book 8: THE APARTMENT MURDER
Book 9: THE SPANISH VILLA MURDER
Book 10: THE MARRIAGE MURDER
Book 11: THE WASTEFUL MURDER
Book 12: THE PHANTOM MURDER
Book 13: THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE MURDER
Book 14: THE TATTOO MURDER
Book 15: THE FOOTBALL MURDER
Book 16: THE TUTANKHAMUN MURDER
Book 17: THE ZODIAC MURDER
INSPECTOR CROW BOOKS
Book 1: A LOVER TOO MANY
Book 2: ERROR OF JUDGMENT
Book 3: THE WOODS MURDER
Book 4: MURDER FOR MONEY
Book 5: MURDER IN THE MINE
Book 6: A COTSWOLDS MURDER
Book 7: A FOX HUNTING MURDER
Book 8: A DARTMOOR MURDER
Genre: Mystery
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