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The Pharaoh's Secret
Adventure thriller
The Pharaoh's Secret
Book 13 of the NUMA Files series
464 pages · First published 2016
When Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala respond to a distress call from a Mediterranean island, they discover a horrifying scene: hundreds of people have been rendered motionless by a mysterious substance known as the Black Mist. Their investigation leads to an ancient Egyptian secret and a ruthless former intelligence officer determined to build a modern empire across North Africa. With control of a vast Saharan aquifer and a deadly toxin at his disposal, their enemy threatens millions of lives. As the NUMA team races to uncover the truth behind the legend of Osiris and find a way to reverse the Black Mist's effects, Kurt and Joe must confront a conspiracy that could destabilize entire nations. Perfect for readers craving an action-packed adventure filled with ancient Egyptian mysteries, dangerous conspiracies, maritime exploration, and a desperate race against time.
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Gun violence, armed confrontations, and deaths · Mass exposure to a mysterious incapacitating toxin · Biological or chemical weapon threats · Endangerment of civilians and widespread threats to human life · Dangerous underwater operations and rescue attempts · Criminal conspiracy, coercion, and political violence · Sustained life-threatening peril · Ancient Egyptian death and underworld imagery
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Frankincense Honey Tea
Fragrant cardamom, golden honey, and orange peel recall the ancient world as the NUMA team follows the secrets of Osiris into a modern conspiracy.
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- Steep the tea and any herbs or whole spices in hot water according to the tea type, then strain. Stir in sweetener and juices. Serve hot.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Pharaoh's Gold
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Golden bourbon, honey, and bright lemon evoke the splendor of ancient Egypt as Kurt Austin races to unravel the deadly secrets of the Black Mist.
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- 2 oz bourbon
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 1/2 oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and warm water) ↗
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- ice
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- Add bourbon, lemon juice, honey syrup, and bitters to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until well chilled, then strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
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