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Saturday, June 5, 2021

Review: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor by Max Allan Collins

Title: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Series: The Mummy Chronicles
Author: Max Allan Collins
Read copy: Mass Market Paperback
Published: July 1, 2008
Publisher: Berkley
ISBN: 0425223132
ISBN-13: 9780425223130

When dashing adventurer Alex O'Connell is tricked into awakening China's ruthless Dragon Emperor from eternal slumber, the reckless young archaeologist must seek the help of the only people who know more than he does about taking down the undead: his parents—Rick and Evelyn O'Connell.

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Friday, June 4, 2021

Review: The Mummy Returns by Max Allan Collins

Title: The Mummy Returns
Series: The Mummy Chronicles
Author: Max Allan Collins
Read copy: Mass Market Paperback
Published: April 1, 2001
Publisher: Berkley
ISBN: 0425179265
ISBN-13: 9780425179260

THE EVIL RETURNS
Hidden deep in the Egyptian desert, the mummified remains of Imhotep—accursed High Priest of Osiris—are uncovered once more by his loyal followers. Brought back to life, Imhotep sets out to find the legendary resting place of the very first pharaoh—the Scorpion King—and unleash an unstoppable army of evil upon the earth...

THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES
Nine years after their adventure in the desert, daring ex-legionnaire Rick O'Connell and archaeologist Evelyn Carnahan are happily married, with their precious son accompanying them on a dig in the desert. What they accidentally discover is the key to locating the Lost Oasis of Ahm Shere, where the undead army of Anubis awaits the order to destroy mankind, and the hideous Scorpion King awaits those who will challenge his power. Now, Rick and Evelyn find themselves in a deadly race against Imhotep and his sinister minions, with the fate of all humanity—and the life of their son—hanging in the balance...


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Thursday, June 3, 2021

Review: The Mummy by Max Allan Collins

Title: The Mummy
Series: The Mummy Chronicles
Author: Max Allan Collins
Read copy: Mass Market Paperback
Published: May 1, 1999
Publisher: Berkley
ISBN: 0425169480
ISBN-13: 9780425169483

Rick O'Connell, dashing American and legionnaire, is in Egypt looking for a good time. His discovery of the Lost City of the Dead is a fluke—but to British librarian Evelyn Carnarvon it's the archaeological find of the century. The city contains all the treasures of Egypt and possibly the secrets of life and death. Leading Evelyn's expedition deep into the Sahara isn't exactly easy money, though, as Rick must dodge death traps, escape the jaws of man-eating beetles, and even duel a hook-handed mercenary. And just when he's caught his breath, a long ago evil returns from the grave—with a taste for human flesh...

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021