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Summary: Hands down the best of the series
Review: Manages to very satisfactorily wrap up numerous plot threads that have been developed over the entire series. Also has some of the funniest scenes as well as some of the most touching scenes that Peters has ever pulled off. I'm very much looking forward to the next one.
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Summary: Gripping, enjoyable and wonderful
Review: I'm a later comer to the Peabody-Emerson Family - and I've been slowly reading my way through the background to the family (the first novels anyway). I couldn'r resist jumping ahead a bit to the last three latest novels. While I enjoyed the first ones, I must say I love these later ones more and this is because of Ramses - he has come into his own, and in this book he really shines through - his character seems fully developed, satisfying.Also, I love the way Peters tells the story in this book - with references to 'manuscript H' which are Ramses point of view, we finally see behind his normally inscrutable mask. It is wonderful for while Amelia Peabody-Emerson makes a fine and ironic narrator - Ramses is a character that needs deeper insight and revelation. Anyway - onto the story - The dogs of war are released in Europe, it is the winter of 1914-15 and while Europe is at war, Egypt is poised with the threat of a Turkish invasion. The Peabody-Emerson family are in Cairo for their winter season of digging at Giza (Pyramids!). But no one is immune from war even this far away - all of Cairo's young Englishmen are rushing to enlist and the rest of the community are patriotically determined to humiliate those who aren't enlisting by presenting them with white feathers. Ramses is a loud and unapologetic pacifist and is not just getting white feathers, but is also the target for violence. Yet we soon find out, along with Emerson and Amelia that this is all a front for other activities, condoned by the Government, but still deadly secret. A secret which puts all those who know in deadly danger. The secret is concealed from Nefret to protect her - but it becomes increasingly difficult to do so. She is still running her Medical rooms for the city's fallen women and working photographing their discoveries at Giza - and seemingly having forgiven the perfidious Percy, Amelia's dastardly nephew, and seems to be cozying up to him again. Amelia also senses that Sethos, the Master Criminal is at work again. I found the suspense at times in this book almost too much to bear, but it is worth reading it slowly to pick up all the clues for the ending is dramatic, wonderful and well worth the wait. On a personal note for the family it is lovely to see both Ramses and finally Nefret reveal themselves to Amelia along the way - and their actions become more explicable. There are some quite moving scenes in this, interlaced with wonderful humour, and the usual dry Amelia narration of events. I ordered the next book immediately on finishing this one - I just can't wait for her latest book 'Lord of the Silent' to come out in paperback - Hard cover it will be!
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Summary: The story is five star; however there should be a note
Review: on the jacket.. indicating this is a fourth book of a series. I was so confused at first, but I hung in and am glad I did. I understand how difficult it is to review a mystery without having a spoiler, but Donald Wayne Mitchell, top 10 reviewer has done so. His review is perfect. I only wish I had read it before starting this story. The characters are incredibly interesting and the social interactions and their faith in each other made me think and appreciate my own. While I didn't understand the machinations relative to Egyptian diggings, seeing the movie "Mummy" (while in the midst of this book) really helped put everything in perspective and my vivid imagination took off!
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Summary: The Emersons' best adventure to date!
Review: With "He Shall Thunder in the Sky" (the 12th book in the series), Elizabeth Peters gives Amelia Peabody fans a real treat. The humor, excitement, adventure, intrigue, mystery and romance is better than ever. The excellent cast of characters (Nephret, Amelia, Emerson, Ramses, Percy, Sethos, David, Cyrus and others) are back, and in top form. With the beginning of World War I, Egypt has become increasingly dangerous for the family. But they're back for another season of archaeological excavation anyway. Unlike earlier books in this series, almost no attention is given to the actual archaeology. Instead, the story focuses on the rumblings of the war. Ramses makes no secret of his pacifist ideals, and women give him white feathers to accuse him of cowardice for not being in uniform. Meanwhile, Amelia's devious nephew Percy is lauded. But, of course, things are not what they seem. Ramses and Percy (as well as Nephret, Emerson, Amelia, David and Sethos) have their own secrets and agendas. While the heros plot to save the day, the bad guys are up to their own mischief. But, who is doing what and what are their plans? Both sides try to discover what's going on and foil their opponents' plans, with a number of lives at stake. Like with all Amelia Peabody mysteries, things can't end all badly, but it still keeps the reader guessing. Will Ramses and Nephret get together? What is Sethos' story? Will David be reunited with Lia (who is pregnant with their first child)? "He Shall Thunder in the Sky" answers these questions quite nicely. Read (and enjoy!) it to find out.
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Summary: You're All Crazy
Review: Come on. This is the worst book I have ever read. What a waste of$7.50
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Summary: One of Peters' Best!
Review: It's good to see Elizabeth Peters back in top form. I found this to be one of the best of the Amelia Peabody series. The plot was twisting and active, the characters stayed true to themselves, and the humor was back! This book was utterly engaging, and the only problem is that now I thirst for more!
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Summary: Silly Book
Review: I make it a point to finish every book I start - I really had to push myself to finish this one. From the opening set - which is not explained until the end - and maudlinly at that - it was a bit of a bore. If you have a long flight across country and then back again it is okay to read this to pass the time. All the main characters practically wear an S on their chests - that is they are all supermen - appearing at the right spot every time, some crisis occurs etc. And of course they never appear to get any sleep. At least it didn't interfer with my trip - which was great. If one is interested in Egyptian archeology - there really isn't much here for you - but then one gets a good intro to the byways of Cairo and its environs.
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Summary: Tears of Joy
Review: I am so glad I came late to this series so that I could read this volume directly after reading the preceding one. I like another reviewer peaked ahead, but this book is so gripping that it did not dampen my enjoyment in the least. I read and read whenever I could, and when I came to the end I was so thrilled by what I read.
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Summary: He Shall Thunder in the Sky
Review: What a relief! So many loose ends were tied up that I was afraid there would be no more of Amelia Peabody. A fun read, good plot, and very satisfying! Thanks Elizabeth Peters!
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Summary: Thunder
Review: I am so impressed with the location and the people in all of Elizabeth Peters books. Amelia Peabody amd her husband have progressed in all of her books to become a very exciting group of people. A must to start with reading from the first book and you will fall in love with all of her family. Finally to have Rames get his life together and turn out to be what we thought.
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