The Mark of Eternity by Murray Bailey


 


The Mark of Eternity
The Egyptian Stones : Book 2
5 Stars


Genre : Mystery, Adventure, Thriller
Pages : 338 (Kindle Edition)

Publisher's Blurb

An ancient code. A deadly killer. A truth buried beneath the sands of time.

FBI Special Agent Charlie Rebb thought the Surgeon - a notorious serial killer - was a ghost from the past. But when a new series of murders erupts, each marked with strange, arcane symbols, the trail leads Rebb across continents to Egypt... and to a chilling discovery that the Surgeon has returned, and this time, his killings follow a pattern—one tied to a purpose more terrifying than anyone imagined.

Meanwhile, in Egypt, Alex MacLure has uncovered more encoded messages in ancient tablets. An ancient Egyptian was searching for a forgotten symbol. His name appears in a programme written by a brilliant AI student. The student reaches out with a wild theory - but before MacLure discovers the truth, he’s arrested for a murder he didn’t commit.

Thrown together by fate and hunted by forces beyond their understanding, Rebb and MacLure must unlock an ancient secret. They must stop the Surgeon before he unleashes a plan, millennia in the making.




Review

Book 2 in the Egyptian Stones series.

The Mark of Eternity is a fast paced adventure thriller intertwined with secret symbols and societies. It's impossible to review this title without drawing positive parallels with the works of Dan Brown and also the adventures of Indiana Jones.

It is fascinating to follow the main protagonists as they work their way through the clues to solve the puzzles.

Although this is book two in a trilogy, it can just as well be read as a stand alone although I'd recommend reading book one to get to know Alex's character as well as enjoy the equally well plotted story.

I read this one in just two days as it drew me in and I lost all sense of time as the absorbing tale unfolded.

I'd give this the full 5 stars as it delivers on every level 





The Author

Murray Bailey was always interested in writing and, at an early age, had articles published in newspapers, including the Times. Despite studying Physics and Mathematics and pursuing a very different career, he also edited a magazine for a year as well as a batch of technical books.

After 10 years of scribbling, in 2016 his first published novel was I Dare You. He went on to demonstrate his passion for ancient Egypt and puzzles in his novel Map of the Dead. However the Singapore series featuring the ex-military policeman Ash Carter was a labour of love and based on his first unpublished story that eventually became Singapore 52.

Born in Greater Manchester, England, he gradually moved south to reach the beautiful Dorset coast where he lives with his wife and family. Having young children and an all-consuming passion such as writing doesn’t leave much free time, but when he does take a break, he enjoys running, cycling, kayaking and building sandcastles with his children.


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