| Book #17 Reader Reviews
Lady Justice and the Pharaoh's Curse
5.0 out of 5 stars Wet Pants and White Knuckles, August 2, 2014
This review is from: Lady Justice and the Pharaoh's Curse (Kindle Edition)
Robert Thornhill is the rare author of mystery who can keep the reader completely submersed within the caper while laughing hard enough to nearly wet ones pants! I mean Who does this? Murder and Laughter...I used to think didn't belong in the same sentence let alone in a mystery book doused with evil legends and curses of the Pharaohs. This author not only can do so, but he does so with a God given talent. Besides placing some humor within the book he manages to keep it mysterious and creepy. Egyptian history, mixed with exhibit pictures,documentation, King Tut's Curse and Thornhills white-knuckle suspense are ingredients for very large goosebumps. Need proof? Just look at mine.
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By Elizabeth Whitaker
A stolen artifact, a string of murders, and the claim of an ancient curse are all intricately woven into this new book by Robert Thornhill. Are all these events related or is it merely coincidence? This riveting and well-written mystery delves deep into the past while remaining grounded in the present.
This tale of mayhem and murder explores the past and present and takes the baffled Kansas City Police down a road with many twists and turns. The clues are all there, but will they make sense? Can the mystery be solved in time?
Robert Thornhill has once again created a plot that will keep the reader guessing right up to the very end. His focus on events, interesting characters, and depiction of real-life situations is what makes the book come alive. The main plot is accompanied by subplots that come together to tell a fascinating story. This work of fiction is well-researched, compelling, and an all-around great read. Navigate through the twists and turns with Walt as he uncovers what could be the most perplexing mystery yet.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another Hit in the Lady Justice Series!, June 11, 2014
Walt and the Gang never fail to amaze me. The male version of Stephanie Plum but better. This book has so many twists and turns and a surprise ending you will never see coming. An artifact is stolen from the King Tut exhibit. They say that the stolen Anubis carries a curse. Every time Walt and Ox get close to solving the case another dead body appears. People start to believe that the curse is real. There is also the controversy of drugs for medicinal purposes. Never a dull moment with Walt and the Gang. I had a hard time putting the book down because I had to find out what would happen next. Peg Thornhill did an awesome job on the cover of the book. It is very eye catching and has you wondering about the curse. So curl up with the book and something to drink and find out if Lady Justice will win again. Thank you Robert Thornhill for such an awesome book!
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Another thought provoking read by the talented Robert Thornhill!, May 31, 2014
by Sheri A. Wilkinson
This review is from: Lady Justice and the Pharaoh's Curse (Kindle Edition)
Lady Justice and the Pharaoh's Curse by Robert Thornill
An ancient Egyptian artifact (Anubis) is stolen. Soon people end up dead in mysterious ways. Some say that the "Pharaoh's Curse" is the reason behind these murders and won't be lifted until the items are returned to the Pharaoh's tomb. Walt and Ox are on the case. Meanwhile, Walt is at the trial of a suspect who is arrested for growing and using medicinal marijuana.
Another Hit By Robert Thornhill, some fascinating facts of ancient Egypt/Pharaohs and interesting photos added to the delight of this read. Also the controversial subject of legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes really leaves you thinking. Another fantastic installment in the Lady Justice Series.
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Format: Paperback
Curses or coincidences? Whichever one, it doesn't ultimately matter when murder after murder pile up under the watch of Officer Walt Williams and his partner, Ox Wilson. What does matter to his boss, Captain Short, is that they stop them and find out who's killing who, and why. Walt thinks back to the curse that almost killed him and his new bride, Maggie, in Hawaii (Lady Justice Gets Lei'd) and knows that dead is dead, no matter the reason! This time, it also almost lands him and Ox in prison for the dastardly deeds, as they are near-perfectly framed by the killers. Will Lady Justice come to their rescue? When the touring exhibit, "Discovery of King Tut", a recreation of the opening of the tomb of the Egyptian boy King Tutankhamun by Howard Carter in 1922, selected Kansas City, MO's Union Station as its premiere location for North America after touring Europe since 2008, it was widely advertised as being a replica, the original artifacts remaining under glass in a museum in Cairo. However, in Thornhill's story, a relative of the artisan that created the artificial Anubis who guarded the tomb, actually had the dog's cavity filled with rare and precious gems and metals. What follows is the mayhem created from the lust for riches. Thornhill leads us along a twisting path of murders and deceptions by those who didn't start out innately evil, but who fall victim to sin of greed. When all is done, the reader has to wonder, was it the curse of the pharaoh's tomb extended to modern-day Kansas City, or just the natural playing out of man's struggle to remain honest when faced with so much wealth. As usual, Thornhill does a good job of integrating his cast of seniors willing to help him catch the bad guys, corny jokes by Jerry the Joker, and some word pictures of Bernice that disturb Walt and probably the reader. It's topical, possible, and humorous...all the ingredients of a decent mystery cozy. If you are a fan of Thornhill, then this newest addition to his collection will please you. Grab a glass of something cold, sit out on the deck in the warm sun, and enjoy an afternoon reading Walt's latest adventure!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love that in a, July 26, 2014
This review is from: Lady Justice and the Pharaoh's Curse (Kindle Edition)
Humor and suspense. Love that in a mystery
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lady Justice and the Pharaohs Curse by Robert Thornhill, July 26, 2014
This review is from: Lady Justice and the Pharaoh's Curse (Kindle Edition)
Suspense galore and enjoyable book. Was hard to put down. The author did an awesome job. MYSTERY...Suspense... laughter....Love....all combined into one book. Was a great book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Another winner!, July 25, 2014
This review is from: Lady Justice and the Pharaoh's Curse (Kindle Edition)
I love this series. The characters are fictional, but real to the reader. I enjoy the humor, but more than anything I like the tackling of some hard and relative issues. The cast of this over the hill gang separately and together are as quirky as all get out - in other words are human. They each have their own strengths and weaknesses. We all know a some one like Jerry, who has a joke in every situation. Or someone as irascible and determined as Mary. It's always an adventure seeing what this group gets into. As Walt says near they end of the book they are like a family, maybe dysfunctional, but always there for each other, and as I read of their exploits, they feel kind of like family to me. I have found that some series kind of lose their way after several books. I definitely don't think this one does. Each book is a home run and I hope to be reading them for a long time to come. A big thanks to Mr Thornhill for my enjoyable evening reading this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars kl, July 24, 2014
This review is from: Lady Justice and the Pharaoh's Curse (Kindle Edition)
It was a fast paced, easy to read who-done-it! I enjoyed ease of the read because I had just finished a book for teaching. Thanks can't wait to read others in the series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars the mystery is just a frame for the relationships!, July 23, 2014
This review is from: Lady Justice and the Pharaoh's Curse (Kindle Edition)
The creative storyline: a man with an uncle who created a duplicate of tutenkamen's Anubis statue and filled it with jewels... And then there is the group of Walt and friends: Ox and Judy, Mary, dad and Rebecca, wife Maggie, oh, don't forget Kevin and Victoria...and that's just the beginning. This is the real story, how families are made from the most diverse group of people through shared experiences and adventures. Each chapter reads almost like the writer has started a new story, but don't worry, just like the diverse group of friends, the various threads are brought together, one by one, to create a simply satisfying tale. Enjoy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars More Fun than a Barrel of Cobras., July 22, 2014
This review is from: Lady Justice and the Pharaoh's Curse (Kindle Edition)
I love all the Lady Justice series. They have humor, older heroes and quirky characters that never fail to entertain. There are lots of references to old TV shows, old jokes, cliches and funny mistakes by stupid criminals. It's a fast read, a fun plot and perfect for a light-hearted summer read. Once you get to know the people, you'll be hooked. I hope this ends up as a TV series. More fun than a barrel of cobras. FIve stars.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the time to read, July 22, 2014
This review is from: Lady Justice and the Pharaoh's Curse (Kindle Edition)
A soft easy read. Want to read a good mystery with bits if humor? This is a good book to relax with if the answer is yes.
I enjoyed this type of book as a way to slow down from high intense blood and gore type so common today. I believe you will too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Robert Thornhill Amazes again, June 14, 2014
This review is from: Lady Justice and the Pharaoh's Curse (Kindle Edition)
Being from KC and living on Maui, I am so glad to find Robert's books. I have now read all of them and this one was just as fantastic as the others. Mr. Thornhill brings me back home in each book he writes as i know exactly all the places he mentions. And Lady Justice gets Leid was great as living on Maui he took me to place I know of as well! Even if you are not from Kansas City or live on Maui The Lady Justice Series is one to not pass up. Robert can keep you engrossed in mystery and rolling on the floor from laughter! You will love all the characters in his books. Keep on with the Lady Justice Series. And after reading this one, I've got Egypt on my bucket List!
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