This is a copy of a review I posted on Amazon.com.

A fabulous new entry in the Legends of the Winged Scarab series.

five stars

Thriller, with suspense, surprise twists, and several brilliantly executed action sequences. That’s a synopsis to which sexual tension and political manoeuvering can be added.

The story continues in an alternate world in which the caldera under Yellowstone has erupted. Most of America, and a fair bit of the northern hemisphere are in ruins, the former pushed back almost to the Stone Age.

Against this backdrop, Egyptian politicians and military figures confer against a planned Ethiopian dam – a project which will ruin the fertility of the Nile.

Those who have read earlier volumes in this series will recognize several key actors. Those who have not, will be filled in as the story progresses. Borg is an expert in this.

If you’re scrolling for the tiny carps, maybe a typo. Back to the good stuff.

Borg’s background information is always exactly right. Yellowstone could become a surprise like Mount St. Helens, only very much larger. Egyptian and Russian words are correct. As always, google or Wiktionary anything you’re not sure of.

To add to the enjoyment, there is a bit of the supernatural added in, and it plays into the plot so naturally you just have to believe it. ‘Suspension of disbelief’ my creative writing teacher would call this. Everything works.

My personal guidelines, when doing an ‘official’ KBR review, are as follows: five stars means, roughly equal to best in genre. Rarely given. Four stars means, extremely good. Three stars means, definitely recommendable. I am a tough reviewer. This is a splendid thriller. Five stars it is, and clearly recommended. Enjoy.

Kindle Book Review Team member.

(Note: this reviewer received a free copy of this book for an independent review. He is not associated with the author or Amazon.)