Eater of Souls
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4.6 • 9 Ratings
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- $7.99
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
A spate of murders is either divine justice or earthly evil in this historical mystery that “brings ancient Egypt alive” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
In the city of Memphis in ancient Egypt, multiple victims have been found with their hearts torn from their chests, and white feathers left in their place. The latest corpse belongs to a Hittite prince who insulted King Tut—in whose service Lord Meren works. Now Meren must put aside his quiet inquiries into the death of Queen Nefertiti to investigate this new string of killings. The circumstances suggest the likely culprit is the god Ammut. But if the murderer is in fact mortal, it’ll be up to Meren and his adopted son to end the carnage . . .
“Lord Meren’s fourth case taxes all his skills as investigator, statesman, warrior, householder, and father, while displaying his author’s powers of invention and intrigue at their peak.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Ms. Robinson brings warm life and much wit to the machinations at court.” —The New York Times Book Review
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Lord Meren, the Eyes and Ears of 14-year-old Pharoah Tutankhamun, decides in the fourth in this excellent series (after Murder at the Feast of Rejoicing) to look into the death of Queen Nefertiti, whom he thinks, contrary to popular belief, was poisoned. Although Kysen, his adopted son and fellow detective, sees the project as a foolhardy risk to their lives and position, Meren is determined. Meanwhile, Memphis is plagued by a series of killings in which the victims' hearts are gouged out and, in each case, replaced by a white feather. Meren isn't told of the killings of these commoners, however, and continues his personal inquiry while juggling his position at court, monitoring political and geopolitical tremors and coping with turmoil at home (his younger daughter is being courted by a vain young prince). But when a Hittite prince who had insulted Pharoah is murdered like the others, Meren must put aside his inquiry into the queen's death (which Robinson plans to explore over three novels) to investigate. All the clues indicate the culprit is the god Ammut, the Devouress, the Eater of Souls, who carries out the sentences levied by Anubis, who weighs the souls of the dead. If Ammut is responsible, Meren can do nothing about the rampage. But if a mortal is the killer, Meren knows it's his job to catch the man or woman. Robinson again brings ancient Egypt alive in all its detailed specificity while offering a timeless tale of serial killings and the lust for power. Mystery Guild featured alternate; author tour.
