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The Secret of the Lost Pharaoh: An action-packed adventure with a shocking twist (Matthew Connor Adventure Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Carolyn Arnold (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 1,045 ratings
In Egypt’s Western Desert lies the tomb of an unnamed pharaoh that hides a secret so powerful, it could destroy the world as we know it.

Archaeologist and adventurer Matthew Connor has made a career of finding legends the world has all but forgotten. Though there’s one in particular that has fascinated him for years—the Emerald Tablets. Myth says that they possess the knowledge of the universe, allowing humankind to traverse Heaven and Earth, and have the power to bestow wealth and wisdom upon whoever possesses them. But if they fall into evil hands, it could cause a global disaster.

So when a former colleague stumbles across an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic map that promises to lead to a pharaoh’s tomb and the Emerald Tablets, there’s no way he’s turning down her invitation to join the dig. He only has one stipulation: his best friends Robyn Garcia and Cal Myers come with him.

The road ahead isn’t going to be an easy one, and their shared dream of recovering the Emerald Tablets is being crushed at every turn. And just when they think it’s all over, they learn there are a few clues they have overlooked. But they’re no longer the only ones searching for the Tablets. Now, the fate of the world hangs in the balance, and soon they’ll find out that when it comes to hunting legends, they can’t trust anyone.

The Secret of the Lost Pharaoh is an action-packed adventure with a shocking twist that Indiana Jones fans will love. It’s light on history and heavy on action, suspense, and intrigue. Buy this international bestselling book today and strap yourself in for an action-packed good time!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Bronze Award Winner in Adventure, 2018 Readers’ Favorite Award Contest⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“[The Secret of the Lost Pharaoh] is one of the most entertaining archaeological thrillers I’ve had the pleasure of reading. [It’s] a polished, well-written, stand-alone novel that Indiana Jones fans will love.” –Readers’ Favorite ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What readers say about The Secret of the Lost Pharaoh:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This book is INTENSE!”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Adventure, action and suspense comes with every page of the book.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “There was so much intrigue and twists and turns that I didn’t want to put the book down.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Arnold does a wonderful job of weaving incredible tales of history and suspense.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The story line [is] brilliant descriptive writing brings the ancient world of Egypt to life.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An action-packed, edge-of-your-seat, treasure-hunting mystery.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Arnold makes you feel the heat of the desert sun as well as the chill of an underground tomb.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This book has it all... action, adventure, Egyptian mysteries, romance, betrayal, death and treasure hunting!”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It’s an easy 5/5 from me, definitely even higher if my scale went that high.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A gripping story full of twists and turns.”
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  1. Book 2 of 3
    Matthew Connor Adventure Series
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    395 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    April 17, 2018
  6. File size
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"I love her style of writing and the fact that each book draws you in as if you were watching a movie... If [Matthew Connor Adventures were] a movie series, I'd be the first in line to buy my ticket!!!" - Cinnamon Hollow

"A gripping story full of twists and turns." -Yet another blogging mummy!

"A thrilling and fun adventure that I recommend to anybody who loves the Indiana Jones movies and has always been intrigued by archaeological mysteries." -Just Olga

"I enjoyed this book a lot. It's a cross between Indiana Jones and The Mummy and gives really good background to the characters." - Archaeolibrarian

"The detail in which the dig site, underground catacombs, burial chamber and subsequent riches were described made me feel as if I were standing next to Matthew and Cal as part of the team... It was so easy to sit back in a chair and sink into the story." -A Books Eternal Glory

"As an Egyptian, I'm proud to say that The Secret of the Lost Pharaoh is a must-read, well-written read centered around my country, which is depicted in a positive way. I've enjoyed it all the way." -Nadaness In Motion

"Mysteries, action, adventure, danger, and genuine characters await you inside this well researched and fun book. You'll quickly become immersed in it and reach the end feeling satisfied yet wanting more." -Fuonlyknew

"When I was reading The Secret of the Lost Pharaoh I could see it in my head as if I was one of the characters myself." -The Avid Reader

"This book gave a feel of a real adventure type book and something any Indiana Jones type lover may really enjoy." -Paperback Reading and More

"The twists and turns, action and adventure, mystery and suspense, kept me on my toes. I thought this would happen, then it didn't. I thought that would happen, then it didn't. Carolyn Arnold does a good job of leading me down a familiar path, then jerking the rug out from under me." -Fundinmental 
About the Matthew Connor Adventure series:
 
Action. Adventure. Danger and Intrigue. Legends are waiting to be discovered...dare to believe. Modern-day archaeologist Matthew Connor and his two closest friends are driven to uncover legends that the world has all but forgotten. If you dare, strap yourself in for a globe-trotting adventure today!  
 
"Matthew Connor...a modern-day Indiana Jones." -The Reading Café
 
"Matthew Connor and his closest friends...make up a treasure hunting team, the likes of which would make Indiana Jones proud." -I Read What You Write!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07932XYPF
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hibbert & Stiles Publishing Inc.
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 17, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.9 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 395 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1988353678
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Matthew Connor Adventure Series
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 1,045 ratings

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Detective Madison Knight

Brandon Fisher FBI

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Matthew Connor Adventure

Sara and Sean Cozy Mystery Series

CAROLYN ARNOLD is an international bestselling and award-winning author, as well as a speaker, teacher, and inspirational mentor. She has several continuing fiction series and has many published books. Her genre diversity offers her readers everything from cozy mysteries, police procedurals, and thrillers to action adventures. Her crime fiction series have been praised by those in law enforcement as being accurate and entertaining. This led to her adopting the trademark: POLICE PROCEDURALS RESPECTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT™.

Carolyn was born in a small town and enjoys spending time outdoors, but she also loves the lights of a big city. Grounded by her roots and lifted by her dreams, her overactive imagination insists that she tell her stories. Her intention is to touch the hearts of millions with her books, to entertain, inspire, and empower.

She currently lives near London, Ontario, Canada with her husband and two beagles.

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Customers find the book engaging from start to finish, describing it as a fast-paced adventure with surprises throughout. They appreciate the interesting dig and historical elements, and love the characters. The writing quality receives mixed feedback, with some customers finding it well written while others note excessive action descriptions.

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41 customers mention "Suspenseful"39 positive2 negative

Customers find the book suspenseful and interesting from start to finish, describing it as a great adventure with a reasonably engaging plot line.

"...This is an interesting and compelling tale, told very well...." Read more

"...the actual adventure, as that is the genre we are promised, were interesting and engaging, hence the 4th star." Read more

"...It's fast paced and enjoyable to the end...." Read more

"...study in the emotional interactions of the characters than a fast paced adventure story...." Read more

17 customers mention "Interest"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging, particularly appreciating the interesting dig and historical elements, with one customer highlighting the Egyptian tomb discovery with twists and turns, while another mentions learning about Egyptian Pharaohs.

"...This is going to be a very interesting dig..." Read more

"Exotic Egyptian mummies, golden treasures, and world altering arcane knowledge set the tone for this Matthew Conner adventure...." Read more

"...Secret of the Lost Pharaoh is a well-researched, well-crafted mix of adventure, mystery, Egyptology, and ancient legends, with page-turning suspense..." Read more

"I really liked the premise of a lost pharaoh. Archeology fascinates me anyway, and, as we now know, there are many Egyptian secrets still buried...." Read more

12 customers mention "Character development"12 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book.

"For all that I loved the grouping of main characters and knew the bad guys from the get-go, the ratio of whining, I want her and I want her but does..." Read more

"...Love the characters and they work well together. I could not put down this book because it was so fascinating. I am sure you will enjoy it...." Read more

"...The characters are fairly well fleshed out, though not all. There are a few things that I would have loved to have been explored further...." Read more

"VERY good story. Liked how all the characters fleshed out...even the surprise ones. Story line with twists, turns and near disasters was great...." Read more

9 customers mention "Pacing"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, finding it fast-paced and fabulous from the first page, with one customer describing it as a fast-moving adventure.

"...It's fast paced and enjoyable to the end...." Read more

"A fast-moving adventure with much bantering between three very close friends who treasure hunt together...." Read more

"...of Gold, but I decided to read this one first, because it dovetailed nicely with a project I'm working on, also involving Egypt's Western Desert...." Read more

"It’s Awesome and adventurous! Makes you feel like you are right there in the hot sands of Egypt...." Read more

10 customers mention "Writing quality"6 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book, with some finding it well written while others note issues with drawn out details and excessive action descriptions.

"...This is an interesting and compelling tale, told very well...." Read more

"...Only draw back as...stupid, drawn out details...especially about the romantic jealousies from these adult professionals also....I really don't care..." Read more

"...It is, however, well written but not the adventure it could have been." Read more

"...Also there was very little description, so I never felt like I was there. The only thing intriguing that I read was the title...." Read more

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  • Bonnye Reed Fry
    5.0 out of 5 stars An intense, exceptional read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024
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    The Secret of the Lost Pharaoh is the second in the Matthew Conner Adventure series, but stand-alone as well. This is an interesting and compelling tale, told very well. We are again with Matthew Conner and his sidekicks Cal Myers and Robyn Garcia as they work alongside Matthew in an archeological dig in a remote Egyptian North desert, many many miles away from the Great Pyramid and others on the Nile, and containing the effects of an ancient Egyptian ruler that there is no previous information on. This would be almost unheard of in Egypt where everything is and has always been intensely documented as it transpires and there are few real surprises as these sites are more deeply explored. Well, that is not going to be a problem at this, the pyramid of one of the sons of the Pharaoh Khufu. Khufu and two of his nine sons also ruled ancient Egypt. They are all three resting at the Giza Pyramids. This son, one of the remaining seven, was interred in the North Desert but there is no record of him as ruling in the history books of that era. This is going to be a very interesting dig...
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  • K. Pease
    4.0 out of 5 stars For every 15 pages of adventure, 30 pages of interpersonal
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2025
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    For all that I loved the grouping of main characters and knew the bad guys from the get-go, the ratio of whining, I want her and I want her but does she want me, the long, drawn-out will they or won't they, and one of the characters constant whining about how everything is to have the worst possible outcome? The parts that included the actual adventure, as that is the genre we are promised, were interesting and engaging, hence the 4th star.
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  • Elizabeth Muir-Chamberlain
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable escapism at its best!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2018
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    Exotic Egyptian mummies, golden treasures, and world altering arcane knowledge set the tone for this Matthew Conner adventure. It's fast paced and enjoyable to the end. I must admit that I want to yell at our hero for being oblivious to Robyn Garcia's feelings of deep love, and for indulging in a passionate tryst with the hot Egyptologist, Alex. My heart went out to Cal too, regarding his conflicted relationship with Sophie. Overall, a fun ride.
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  • DR. DLS
    3.0 out of 5 stars emotional journey
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2022
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    The Secret of the Pharaoh seems to me to be more of a study in the emotional interactions of the characters than a fast paced adventure story. Seemingly every word and conversation was scrutinized for every possible meaning or inference or innuendo. Not only is it emotionally exhausting for the characters but also the reader.The author seems to want the emotional interactions to be the story instead of the actual story. As a result, this novel seems to be a soap opera set in exotic locations. Not what I was hoping for.
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  • Jim S
    5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting
    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2023
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    A fast-moving adventure with much bantering between three very close friends who treasure hunt together.
    It was hard to put this book down as you always want to find out what happens next.
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  • Ken Wallin
    4.0 out of 5 stars Adventure, mystery and lost legends in the deep desert.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2019
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    I was initially drawn to City of Gold, but I decided to read this one first, because it dovetailed nicely with a project I'm working on, also involving Egypt's Western Desert. Secret of the Lost Pharaoh is a well-researched, well-crafted mix of adventure, mystery, Egyptology, and ancient legends, with page-turning suspense, unexpected twists and a subtle undercurrent of romance. One thing I found mildly annoying, however, was Cal. For someone who lives for these adventures enough to put a relationship in jeopardy, he comes across as someone who probably shouldn't be there. Maybe Egyptian curses just give him the heebie-jeebies, and he'd be fine climbing the Himalayas. But I've got a feeling he'd be looking over his shoulder for a yeti. Maybe this is just PTSD from the events in the first book. I'll find out when I read City of Gold.

    The other bugaboo for me was the unrealistically deep hole they manually dig with shovels. Even with loose, easy soil, for a hole this size, you'd probably bring in equipment such as a backhoe, finishing up with shovels as you near the archeological prize. And no mention is made of how they removed the excavated soil from the hole. At the very least, for safety's sake at this depth, you'd need shoring to keep the hole from collapsing in on itself. Does Egypt have an equivalent of OSHA? Our intrepid explorers are lucky they didn't entomb themselves deep below the desert sands.

    That said, I really did enjoy this tale, and am looking forward to going back and reading City of Gold. This series looks to be a winner!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast-paced, action-packed, and suspenseful
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2018
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    Intriguing and full of surprises with romance involved. Carolyn Arnold writes to keep your attention to see what will happen next. Love the characters and they work well together. I could not put down this book because it was so fascinating. I am sure you will enjoy it. Happy reading!
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  • Randy Gulley
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great premise, and a great story.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2021
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    I really liked the premise of a lost pharaoh. Archeology fascinates me anyway, and, as we now know, there are many Egyptian secrets still buried. The characters are fairly well fleshed out, though not all. There are a few things that I would have loved to have been explored further. But otherwise, it is a great story.
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  • Gary Wiseman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in Canada on July 5, 2021
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    This was the most exciting read I have had in a long time! ☺
    Hope to read the sequel. Well done on the part of the author!
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  • chrisjalys
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great twisting plotline.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2021
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    I really enjoyed this book. The story line is very well put together and the imagination and history merge well.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars No review
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2021
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    Nothing much to say about the book; it is a good read but rather far fetched. Also quite easy to see where it was going.
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  • Joey Y
    3.0 out of 5 stars Story is compelling
    Reviewed in Canada on December 17, 2020
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    This is the first book I have read by this author and I am surprised at all the accolades given to her. The story was well paced and the material apparently well researched but I would fire the editors for not catching overused words and excessive prose. There had to be almost 20 “smirks”. I will try another book by this author and hope that the writing is better.
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  • Mr John F Knott
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2020
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    A great read, this was my first Carolyn Arnold book. It won’t be the last. Keeps you going to the last page.
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