A thrilling adventure up the Nile awaits in this seventh mystery novel from beloved author Elizabeth Peters. Archaeologist Amelia Peabody and her husband Emerson encounter their most dangerous foe yet, the Master Criminal, on a journey to rediscover their love and uncover a lost oasis. With witty narration and fascinating history lessons, readers are transported to ancient Egypt where deadly beasts and chilling conspiracies threaten their very lives.

The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog

"Another dead body. Every year it is the same. Every year, another dead body..."- Abdullah, p. 151, Lion in the ValleySeries Information:Each book in the series is a stand-alone mystery which can be read without previous knowledge. However, the characters age throughout the series and events in previous books (including spoilers concerning some of …