Description: The Horus Kilings is a murder-mystery set in Anicient Egypt. Hatusu, the last Pharoh's daughter, has but ascended to power. All she needs is the backing of the priests, but with a strange and varied spree of murders, it is growing less likely. Only the Chief Judge, Amerotke even has a clue as to what is happening, and why it is linked to the mysterious Maze of the Underworld. People who support Hatusu's claim are dropping like flies. In the end, after following a tenous chain of clues, the murderer turns out that the wife of one of her most loyal supporters who killed anyone who had either found out a way Hatusu's claim was valid, or anyone who would find out. Hatusu rises to power, at the cost of six lives.
Most interesting part: The clever attempt on Amerotke's life. He was crossing the nile on a large reed-boat, when it is found that the water jars that act as ballast for the boat are instead filled with blood. This attracts crocodiles and hippos, who sink the boat. The Chief judge only survives because of another boat showing up at the last minute.
Rating: 10/10- A murder-mystery, filled with intrigue, in an old-world situation. Definately one for older readers.
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