The Jackal Man
Title:The jackal man
Author:Kate Ellis
Publisher:London: Piatkus 2011
Series:Wesley Peterson Mysteries, book 15
Appeal Elements:
Pace:Leisurely paced
Tone: Darkly humorous, strong sense of place, suspenseful
Subject:Anubis (Egyptian deity), archaeologists, detectives, murder, rites and ceremonies, secret identities, murder investigation
Summary:
Some of you may have already read some of the Wesley Peterson Mysteries series, some of you may not, either way anyone can enjoy this book in the series without having to read the previous books first. Wesley Peterson is a DI (Detective Inspector), who in this particular book in the series is facing a man with dog’s head, as the victim of his latest case described. After another victim ends up dead and disembowelled, Wesley begins to suspect the attacker is going by ancient Egyptian ritual linked the Anubis, a jackal-headed god of the afterlife and mummification. With the help of his allies, like archaeologist Neil Watson and Wesley’s boss Gerry Heffernan, he might just solve the mystery and stop the attacker. But will he make it in time? This leisurely-paced, suspenseful and darkly humorous novel is sure to have you on the edge of your seat, and the gripping mystery might just keep you from putting this book down! Many reviews have listed this book to be well paced, and a great who-dunnit type of mystery, with great characters and impressive research into the mythology and history behind the ancient Egyptian god Anubis.
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