The Scorpion King [Paperback]

Max Allan Collins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 5, 2002

First, The Mummy rose up from the tombs of Egypt-and adventure was reborn.

Then, The Mummy Returns resurrected the horror-and introduced a new breed of assassin.

Now, The Scorpion King tells the story of the assassin Mathayus, an ancient enemy of evil who refuses to surrender...or die.

The Rock returns in the role that took him from the World Wrestling Federation ring to the silver screens of Hollywood. A thrilling fantasy adventure filled with action, horror, and dazzling special effects, The Scorpion King is sure to be one of the most exciting blockbusters of the year.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Berkley (March 5, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425185834
• ISBN-13: 978-0425185834
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,260,090 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.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Action like the pulp magazines of yesteryear, April 25, 2002

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James L. Roberts "Jim Roberts" (Liberty, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Scorpion King (Paperback)

I have never been disappointed in a Max Allan Collins novel. The Iowan is a capable writer who also has several mystery and adventure series under his belt. This venture simply adds to his reputation.

His novelizations resonate well with the source films and yet are enough different to warrant handing over a few bucks. You get more than a sorry re-hash of the movie; you get a great story teller who backgrounds you and spins a yarn as complex and compelling as anything on the screen.

The pace in book version *The Scorpion King* is wildly frenetic. Action is fast and furious, and enemies fall by the hundreds. Yet it's a fun ride. Mathayus is more fully developed as a character, albeit an action character. Mr. Collins gives Mathayus enough brains and brawn to get into, and out of, trouble. Plus Mr. Collins pays gentle homage to the first of the fictional warrior kings, Conan the Barbarian.

What a sequel! Conan the Barbarian meets The Scorpion King. . .

Highly recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, May 31, 2002

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ldswoman "ldswoman" (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Scorpion King (Paperback)

This book isn't bad, it follows the movie pretty well. But it doesn't give huge insights into anything, which is what I'd hoped for.

Young men will probably enjoy it well enough. For others that aren't complete die hard fans, skip this and read the Mummy books by the same author instead.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super Good/Great!, April 8, 2002

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sarah lackey (cameron park, california United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Scorpion King (Paperback)

This book was great. Everything to make me want to see the movie. Adventure, Action, Comedy, A little bit of romance--yes, it was a great book. Completely orginal story. Frankly, I thought it would [be bad]. I thought how stupid, The Scorpion King? The only reason I was sightly intrested in it was because The Rock starred in it and it was kind of a Mummy Movie. Let me say, if the movie is anything like the book, it could possibly be the best movie in the Mummy series. This book is worth your time, you cannot be dissapointed, if you like the Mummy stuff.