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Map of the Dead

Alex MacLure, Book 1

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Map of the Dead

By: Murray Bailey
Narrated by: David McCallion
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When Alex MacLure’s friend and colleague dies he is determined to carry on her research into ancient Egypt. He finds she has left him a coded message, and, as he tries to make sense of it all, he discovers she was murdered. And now the murderer needs to silence him. With only a few clues and a mysterious object, Alex follows a trail from London to Cairo. He must crack the code and expose a shocking and inconceivable truth before the secret is buried for ever.

©2016 Murray Bailey (P)2020 W. F. Howes Ltd Crime Thrillers International Mystery & Crime Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Thriller Fiction Crime

Critic reviews

"A page turner, blending historical accuracy with thrilling and imaginative plot twist and turns." (The Times)
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Like the Egyptian theme and story, spoiled (in my mind/taste) by the wet happy ever after love interest which was disappointing - as if someone was involved (clearly visible involvement in from chapters earlier) in killing/rooking me I’d not give them another chance 🙈🤔

Good story

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Good story with the time switches not annoying as they can be. Sadly I worked out the final plot twist quite early on which was a shame. But still an enjoyable listen and I liked the historical content.

Good undemanding listen

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Too long to keep interest . I listened a few times over hoping the ending would become more interesting but still not a book I will remember or recommend

Not very exciting as a story.

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David McCallion is now on my list of top performers. really well read.
Murder mystery and the solving of ancient Egyptian cluesmakes it a great story that keeps you listening to the end. Granted I did binge it on a 12 hour journey to Scotland, but it kept you captivated to the end. the author keeps you guessing about the loyalists individuals. Great fun.

Dan Brown meets Hercule Poirot

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Good lord! Overly long and the main protagonist is an idiot! Interesting story but as I said too long. Tbh, I could have done with the parallel ancient story. Love David McCallion almost as much as Angus King (but not quite!) Glad it was a free one.

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