The Jackal's Head [Mass Market Paperback]

Elizabeth Peters (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 1988

Althea Tomlinson came back to Egypt as just another tourist, showing the country to a spoiled seventeen year old. That's what she told herself, anyway. Really, though, what drove her was a desire to discover the truth behind her father's disgrace and subsequent death.

That she knew something was unquestionable. But what? Finding out would clear her father's name, certainly. It could also lead to Althea's death...because the secret is centuries old-as old as the treasure of Nefertiti.

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"Elizabeth Peters is truly great!"--San Francisco Chronicle

About the Author

Barbara Mertz, who is Barbara Michaels and Elizabeth Peters, holds a Ph.D. in Egyptology from the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago. Her first published works were nonfiction books on Egypt. Her first novel, also her first Barbara Michaels novel, was The Master of Blacktower, a mystery. Barbara Michaels writes thriller and mysteries, many with supernatural elements, including The Grey Beginning and Here I Stay.

Elizabeth Peters writes primarily mystery/suspense, most notably the Amelia Peabody, Vicky Bliss, and Jacqueline Kirby titles. Books under the Peters name include: The Copenhagen Connection, The Jackal's Head, Die For Love, The Ape Who Guards the Balance, Trojan Gold, and Lord of the Silence.

Barbara Mertz has been President of the American Crime Writers League and a member of the Board of Governors of The American Research Center in Egypt. She has been named a Grandmaster by the Mystery Writers of America. She lives in Maryland.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 245 pages
• Publisher: Tor Books (October 15, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812500024
• ISBN-13: 978-0812500028
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,166,273 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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ELIZABETH PETERS, whose New York Times best-selling novels are often set against historical backdrops, earned a Ph.D. in Egyptology at the University of Chicago. She also writes best-selling books under the pseudonym Barbara Michaels. She lives in Frederick, Maryland.

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks to Ms. Peters, I have this desire to visit Egypt., July 8, 1999

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This review is from: The Jackal's Head (Mass Market Paperback)

A truly fantastic book, full of suspense and wit. Tommy is one Peters' toughest heroines yet. She is not the stereotypical wimpering female who sits and waits for impending doom. She is stubborn and clever enough to find her way out of precarious situations (like being trapped in a tomb). The thing about Elizabeth Peters' novels that leaves me hungry for more is her technique of weaving historical fact into her stories. I always close one of her books feeling a satisfying feeling of having gained knowledge.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Full of excitement and suspense, September 3, 1998

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This review is from: The Jackal's Head (Mass Market Paperback)

The Jackal's Head is an extremely entertaining mystery set in Egypt. I read this right after I finished The Ape Who Guards the Balance, the latest in the Amelia Peabody series; The Jackal's Head has some of the same settings, and it's interesting to see what these places looked like 60 years later. (This book was published in 1968; the newest Amelia takes place in 1907.)

In "The Jackal's Head", the heroine, Althea "Tommy" Tomlinson, returns to Egypt after ten years to learn the secret behind her father's death. The mystery is tied to what may be one of the greatest archaeological discoveries ever. But I don't want to give too much away!

Readers who enjoyed this book might want to go on and read Elizabeth Peters' Amelia Peabody series. I completely disagree with the reviewer who said this series was formulaic and boring. As much as I enjoyed The Jackal's Head, I love the Amelia series even more.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Storytelling Master!!, April 1, 2008

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This review is from: The Jackal's Head (Mass Market Paperback)

Another great piece of work from Elizabeth Peters. She is a truly a master of storytelling. She will suck you in at the beginning and you will not be able to put this down unitl you are done!!