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Synopsis
Under the direction of famed explorer Porter Stone, an archaeological team is secretly attempting to locate the tomb of King Narmer, an ancient pharaoh unlike any other. And Stone is anticipating a further discovery, the first of its kind in history: Narmer's famed crown, supposedly possessed of mythical powers, is thought to be buried with him. The dig is located in the Sudd, a nearly impassable swamp in northern Sudan and one of the most forbidding places on earth. And amid the nightmarish tangle of mud and dead vegetation, a series of harrowing and seemingly inexplicable occurrences has the team living in fear of a centuries-old curse. With a monumental discovery at stake, Professor Jeremy Logan is brought in to investigate. What he finds will raise new questions and alarm.
Is The Third Gate appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This archaeological thriller contains moderate peril, mysterious deaths, and curse-related suspense set in a dangerous swamp environment. Violence is implied rather than graphic, with tension building from supernatural elements and life-threatening situations.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, death, and violence.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the Indiana Jones-style adventure as an investigator races to solve mysterious occurrences plaguing an Egyptian tomb excavation in a deadly swamp.