A hardboiled mystery that will satisfy the most discerning thriller reader: great plot, interesting characters, vivid Manhattan backdrop, and the added spice of the exotic, ancient Egyptian game that gives the novel its name. * Author has significant cult following. * A superb homage to classic private-eye novels, the book is a great choice for fans of Raymond Chandler. * Ancient Egypt angle makes the book appealing to women who might otherwise stay away from private-eye novels. ** Kotzwinkle's enormous popularity as a children's & YA author translates into a new generation of readers who have just reached the age to appreciate this title which has been out of print for several years. * Atmospheric New York City setting.* A suspense novel that ranks with the classics of the genre -- Stephen King * When a first-class mainstream writer turns his hand to genre fiction, the results are seldom mediocre...
