Description
Alexandria, Egypt, 1977. During a dive to an old shipwreck, archaeologist Isabella Warnock uncovers an artefact unlike anything she has ever seen: an astrarium, a mysterious ancient device rumoured to have shaped the destinies of pharaohs and kings since the beginning of time.
But her discovery comes at a terrible price, and it falls to her husband Oliver to keep the priceless object safe. Up against a shadowy enemy and a powerful cult prepared to do anything for the treasure, Oliver is catapulted into a breakneck race to protect an ancient secret in a dangerous world of conspiracy and Egyptology, where age-old sorcery and legends clash violently with modern-day ambitions.
A compulsively gripping debut and one of Sphere's most exciting thriller launches in 2010.
About the Author
British playwright and novelist T.S. Learner has lived in Australia for many years and now divides her time between London, California and Sydney.
Reviews
Sphinx is an unusual joy among recent apocalyptic thrillers for its convincing characters and well-crafted prose. Learner is that rare beast: a wordsmith who can spin a yarn * The Times *
An enjoyable fast-paced thriller * Sun *
Daringly new and resolutely no-nonsense * Telegraph *
Book Information
ISBN 9780751543476
Author T. S. Learner
Format Paperback
Page Count 560
Imprint Sphere
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 398g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 133mm * 38mm
