The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor [Paperback]

Max Allan Collins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2008

The sequel to The Mummy and The Mummy Returns.

Rick and Evelyn O’Connell answer a new call to adventure— as an ancient evil rises to threaten the world.

When dashing adventurer Alex O’Connell is tricked into awakening China’s ruthless Dragon Emperor from eternal slumber, the reckless young archaeologist must seek the help of the only people who know more than he does about taking down the undead: his parents—Rick and Evelyn O’Connell.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Berkley; Mti edition (July 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425223132
• ISBN-13: 978-0425223130
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #239,580 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Max Allan Collins is a New York Times bestselling author of original mysteries, a Shamus award winner and an experienced author of movie adaptions and tie-in novels. His graphic novel ROAD TO PERDITION was made into a major motion picture by Tom Hank's production company, Playtone.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The book is better than the movie!, January 19, 2009

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Buchwurm (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (Paperback)

I have been a fan of the mummy movies from the beginning and was excited about the 3rd installment. I saw the movie and was so dissapointed.

But my dissapointment subsided when I read this book! It is so much better than the movie and makes up for the holes the movie script has created in the O'Connel storyline.

The author has a way of writing that brings the characters to life!

If the script writers had read this book first the movie would have been great!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I can't wait to see the movie!, August 22, 2008

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Shadowcat - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (Paperback)

Having seen both of the previous movies (The Mummy & The Mummy Returns), I decided to buy the book - The Mummy: The Tomb of the Dragon Emperor and found it a rather enjoyable read. The book starts off in The Dragon Emperor's day and shows the reader what sort of man he was. The next chapter moves to the current day. The book is filled with the action in the typical style of The Mummy. While reading it, I found that I was able to visualise the characters who had been in the The Mummy movies saying the dialogue and the manner in which they say it (such as Rick & Evy O'Connell and Evy's brother Jonathon). After reading The Mummy: The Tomb of the Dragon Emperor I can't wait until the movie is released here in Australia (September 11).

0 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 2,000 year old mummy, July 1, 2008

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Richard Petsch "book worm" (Conneaut, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (Paperback)

It is an epic story. It has a lot of action and adventure. But it takes place in China in 1946. Overall it gives us the kind of story we want. Brendan Fraser and Jet Li who play the main characters in the movie will make it a big hit. I look forward to seeing it. But why did it take so long for it to come to life?