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by Robin Cook (Author) "Kemese was a real thief ..." (more)
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The bestselling master of medical suspense Robin Cook mines the mysteries of Egypt's magnificent past to deliver a one-of-a-kind thriller packed with compelling realism and unrelenting suspense.

An excitement-packed thriller. (Chicago Thriller)

Rates top marks for unmitigated tension and surprise. (Los Angeles Times) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable older book of Robin Cook's..., Dec 31 2003
By Thomas Duff "Duffbert" (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sphinx (Paperback)
While waiting at the ice arena last night for Ian to finish his shift (it was snowing and I didn't want him driving), I finished Sphinx by Robin Cook. This is one of his older books (1979) and is the first one of his I've read that wasn't a medical thriller. I got the recommendation from Ben Poole, and it was a good one. The story involves an Egyptologist named Erica Barton who travels to Egypt to do some translation work and to satisfy a dream to go there. She quickly gets emeshed in two murders and the trafficing of antiquities, as well as some personal issues involving her boyfriend and some mysterious people who are not quite what they seem to be.

The story moves quickly and keeps your attention. Considering I'm not really into archeology, I enjoyed this novel more than I though I would.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wanna know about Egyptian culture???, Jul 18 2004
By "avidreader_srinidhi" (Mumbai , India) - See all my reviews
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Like all other Cook's books this one keeps you at the edge of your seats . As Erica progresses through the harsh reality of Egypt we ourselves are tranferred into the scene especially if someone like me is very fond of Egyptian history. Its a must read for all fans of Robin Cook.
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5.0 out of 5 stars not a medical thriller, Jul 26 2003
By H. Georges (montréal, canada) - See all my reviews
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Sphinx is not a medical thriller like almost of Robin Cook's book. This book showcases his abilities in a completely different light.
The story is exciting , never boring.
The story is about a woman called Erica Baron, who is interesting in Egyptology and goes to Egypt. In a souvenir shop, she saw a murderer, and then she investigates about the murderer and because some precious object disappeared in the black market.
There are a lot of suspense and action .
Two people try to kill her, if you want to know more, read it !
All in all, it's a good book
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5.0 out of 5 stars a great book
Sphinx is not a medical thriller like almost of Robin Cook's book. This book showcases his abilities in a completely different light. Read more
Published on Jul 25 2003 by H. Georges

4.0 out of 5 stars A great story of ancient Egypt
Like Abduction is not a medical thriller, so if you expect that you will be disappointed.
This book will take you to the ancient Egypt, and as all that kind of books you will... Read more
Published on Jul 10 2003 by Jorge Frid

5.0 out of 5 stars Seti's Treasure Thriller
When Erica Baron arrived to Egypt she never imagined tha more than a fulfilling dreams she was going to be involved in a turbulent intrigue of murder, black market, conspiracy,... Read more
Published on Jun 30 2003 by Oscar L. Vazquez

3.0 out of 5 stars Not his best
As someone who has enjoyed Robin Cook's medical thrillers, I was kind of disappointed in this one. I found it extremely unbelievable that Erica just happens to get herself into... Read more
Published on May 6 2003 by Anita Clark

4.0 out of 5 stars No Cook Medical Thriller
From the back of the book "Amid the awesome temple in Egypt's Valley of the Kings a fabulous Treasure is waiting to be discovered, a treasure worth dying- or killing - for. Read more
Published on Jul 16 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars sphinx
this was a very good book. it started out in oldern egypt and then the scene became modern egypt. i learned a lot about egypt and it was very suspensfull. Read more
Published on April 12 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Drama and Adventure in Modern Egypt
When I saw this book in the library, I picked it up immediately as I am both a fan of Robin Cook, and interested in ancient Egypt. This book is not a medical thriller. Read more
Published on Feb 2 2002 by Imperial Topaz

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Read
This being the first book of Robin Cook's that I've read, I was very impressed. Although I understand that he does a lot of medical dramas, Sphinx was a truly excellent read... Read more
Published on Dec 31 2000 by Jeff

4.0 out of 5 stars GOOD, BUT IMPLAUSIBLE
I really enjoyed this book, despite the protagonist. I didn't like Erica and did not find in her a sympathetic character. Read more
Published on Aug 15 2000 by BeatleBangs1964

4.0 out of 5 stars Ah well...
It is true, "Sphinx" is an enjoyable book. It is a quick read and Cook obviously took great care to portray ancient Egypt correctly. Read more
Published on April 13 2000 by Fiona

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