Book Review ---> Hatshepsut's Collar

Mad Scientist has the pleasure of sharing a book review of a truly wonderful second book.  Mad Steam is today's stop for the Blog Tour of The Artifact Hunters.

If you fancy yourself taking on a fun book for a future tour contact the lovely Candace at Candace's Book Blog & CBB Book Promotions is an excellent host! Stop by if you are interested in being apart of future Bookish delight tours.

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Hatshepsut's Collar

By: A.W. Exley

Published:  Curiosity Quills Press

Publish Date:  Nov. 13th 2013

Pages: 280 ebook
Tags:  Science Fiction, Fantasy Fiction, Mystery, Mythology, Historical Fiction, Steampunkery
Source:  Candace's Book Promotions

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Concoction of a Review:

Upon the closure of book one, Nefertiti's Heart, within 30 seconds MS had book two open and started. Honestly, waiting to jump into the next tome of inky goodness was not an option. 

If you desired one word to explain book two compared to book one, DIFFERENT. Such a wonderful read that was just so much different from the first murder mystery. Around this historic artifact of Hatshepsut's Collar is a global conquest for information which kept MS guessing to see what comes around the steam carriage next. 

My lovelies, this book has more of what was delightful from the first book. Loki, a sky pirate, was even more impossible & Miguel was fun to watch as a character. Nate caged in the tower of London and doing crunches with no shirt as he awaited his fate. More swooning all the way around. Ladies you have to love that. *grin*

Here is how MS pictures Cara & Nate:
Hatsheptsut's collar is the main artifact of book two. It was also listed in the rare book Cara managed to obtain in book one. This piece of jewelry is sitting around the neck of the queen. As queen she is very powerful add in the collar and her lust for power is so much more. A combination that turns out to be a thorn in Nate's side & the reason for his impending rope collar. 


A seriously wonderful novel that meshes together steampunk elements, Egyptian mythology, & mystery. Blend those elements with some great characters and you will enjoy The Artifact Hunters series as much as the Mad Scientist has.

Eagerly awaiting book three, Nero's Fiddle, will test Mad Scientist & the art of patience. 

Overall, MAD LOVED this book!!  Just as much as book one.

** Thanks to Candace's Book Promotions for the ebook. However, all Mad thoughts are presented in as right of mind a twisted brain can be inside of this Mad Scientist!**

 5 Blasts --->  A Most Delightful Read

A delight you must read.

 

Please do not forget to stop by the other beautiful blogs hosting this tour!

Give Away!!!

• 1 Steampunk Dragon Jewelry Box, Butterfly Hairclip, Full set of paperback books in the Artifact Hunters series & A pair of custom Nefertiti's Heart / Hatshepsut's Collar bookmarks with drawn character art (US/CA)
  
• 1 Google Chromecast, Full set of paperback books in the Curiosity Quills anthologies (Primetime & After Dark '13) (US/CA)
• 12 ebook prize - READ AN EBOOK A MONTH Any 12 ebooks from the CQ catalog in the format of your choice (INT)

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About the Author

Anita Exley's Biography:

Books and writing have always been an enormous part of A.W. Exley’s life.

She survived school by hiding out in the library, with several thousand fictional characters for company. At university, she overcame the boredom of studying accountancy by squeezing in Egyptology papers and learning to read hieroglyphics.

Today, Anita writes steampunk novels with a sexy edge and an Egyptian twist. She lives in rural New Zealand surrounded by an assortment of weird and wonderful equines, felines, canine and homicidal chickens.

Author Links:

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Candace at Candace's Book Blog & CBB Book Promotions is an excellent host! Stop by if you are interested in being apart of future Bookish delights tours.