Cleopatra 7.2 [Hardcover]

Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 7, 2004

Elizabeth Ann Scarborough continues the tale of Cleopatra's resurrection as the Queen of the Nile's DNA is blended with two present day hosts.

In this compelling new thriller, forensic anthropologist Leda Hubbard and Egyptologist Gabriella Farouk-Cleopatra 7.1 and 7.2 respectively-face recriminations from the U.S. government for illegal DNA blendings--as well as the good and ill effects of playing host to an Egyptian Queen.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Archeologist Leda Hubbard and her unlikely companion, Cleopatra (yes, that Cleopatra, the product of an experimental procedure "blending" the dead queen's DNA with Leda's), have become partners in Scarborough's cheerful sequel to Channeling Cleopatra (2002), despite Leda's "low birth" and Cleo's tendency to plot the murder of every potential rival. Leda and the scientists behind the discovery of blending find themselves dumped by Nucor Helix, the company that owns the technology, just as fellow archeologist Dr. Gabriella Faruk blends her DNA with another sample of Cleopatra's DNA to create a second modern-day Cleopatra to assist in translating the scrolls and papyri from Cleo's tomb. Both Cleos want Egypt to regain its former wealth and glory, and urge Leda to resurrect Marc Antony, using a lock of his hair in a locket interred with Cleo's mummy. Meanwhile, Helix has other plans, which include licensing the blending technique to anyone willing to pay. Scarborough keeps the story moving at a breathless pace through the distinctive voices of Leda and her Cleopatra. With its humorous tone and optimistic heroines and heroes, this science fantasy should appeal to fans of Anne McCaffrey and Mercedes Lackey.
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Humorous...should appeal to fans of Anne McCaffrey and Mercedes Lackey. -- Publishers Weekly --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: Ace Hardcover (December 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 044101206X
• ISBN-13: 978-0441012060
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,835,266 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Rich and famous people want to get into you, January 7, 2006

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This review is from: Cleopatra 7.2 (Hardcover)

Imagine that being the subject heading for your next SPAM email. This would be possible if Nucor Helix Corporation had their way.

"Blending" is a biological technique which takes collected DNA from a famous person and inserts it into a donor. The host donor now has a blended personality with the rich and famous person.

What woman wouldn't want to have Cleopatra with her? Well, Leda Hubbard, for one. In the prequel to this novel, the forensic scientic blended Cleo with her to keep Cleo's DNA safe from the inevitable marauders who want to steal Nucor Helix's technology and use it for nefarious purposes. The new 'invasion' has been both a blessing and a curse. Cleo's instinct for survival is great, but the former Egyptian ruler also wants to kill off any potential rivals.

Now, Nucor Helix believes itself safe. With Leda/Cleo's guidance, they've found Cleo's true treasure--scrolls and have decided with Cleo's blessing to imbue her personality onto another woman--Dr. Gabriella Faruk, an Egyptologist, who can work with her 'inner Cleo' to translate the scrolls.

Or so it seems.

The second blend Cleo wants romance. Cleo/Gabriella's first task is to find her mummy, find the token of Marc Antony's hair and get Cleo's husband back.

Meanwhile, new bad guys have surfaced. A Saudi amir, angry that Gabriella has tried to help his kinswomen escape his bondage, is out to harm Gabriella. And, Leda/Cleo has trouble of her own.

This is definitely a fun romp and well worth a read. I recommend reading "Channeling Cleopatra" first. Much of Cleo 7.2 is predicated on what has happened before and the character's motivation is not as clear as it might be.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting and Hilarious!, June 11, 2005

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SheaLuna "Travel Goddess" (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cleopatra 7.2 (Hardcover)

This second Cleopatra book is even better than the first. An exciting adventure, interesting sci-fi premise, and hysterical humor make this a really fun, and different, sort of tale.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An unlikely success story, December 21, 2004

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P. F. Macfarland (Tulsa, OK USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cleopatra 7.2 (Hardcover)

If you had posited the plot to me without telling me the name of the author, I'd have gone right past this one. The clone of Cleopatra operating as a latter-day Indiana Jones? In a near-future SF story? Nah....

But it's Scarborough, and I'll try ANYTHING she writes, and this book and the one before it are winners! Scarborough may not have the archeological expertise of Elizabeth Peters, but you wouldn't know it from this; clearly she knows how to ask the right questions and who to ask them of. This book has everything; inventive plot, memorable characters, amazing speculative setting, adventure, humor...everything except favorite recipes or a pattern for beading (you did know that Scarborough is an avid and expert bead-designer didn't you? I think it shows in her weaving of intricate plots and the ability to carry multiple threads clear through to the end). Nothing gets in the way of enjoyment here!

I'm looking forward to more like this!