The Tomb of Ptahmes, by C.W. James, might remind some readers of the TV series The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. It’s essentially historical fiction, drawing on events that took place in the early 20th century when many Egyptian tombs were unearthed and explored. Of course, some Egyptians feel that those explorations amounted to desecrations, and that is one of the major themes at play in this young adult novel.
Carter Pinsent proves to be an intelligent protagonist, if somewhat naïve. He has a sense of adventure and a desire to probe the mysteries of the fascinating Egyptian culture. However, like the protagonists in so many Hammer horror pictures of yore, he has little understanding of the powers with which he is meddling, at least at first. All too quickly does he realize the dead should be left to their own devices.
The writing is crisp and the narrative moves quickly, as masterfully plotted locations and interactions reveal more about Ptahmes and his otherworldly abilities. The book is made considerably richer by the creative cast of supporting characters, particularly May, who has much in common with Carter, despite the fact that their overall world views clash on a few specific points.
This is a fun book with some spooky moments that never get too intense for a young adult audience. Those who read it should come away with a better understanding of the Egyptian culture, and probably an aversion for invading the tombs of any Egyptian priests as well.
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