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The Lost Tomb: And Other Real-Life Stories of Bones, Burials, and Murder

by Douglas Preston

Archaeology and real-life crime across time

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Archaeology and real-life crime across time

A sealed Egyptian burial chamber, prehistoric ruins in the American Southwest, and the case of the Monster of Florence mark the range of subjects in Douglas Preston’s collection. Drawing on explorations from Honduras to archaeological sites in the United States, the book gathers accounts of lost tombs, buried treasure, enigmatic murders, and unusual crimes. Its subjects connect the investigation of physical remains and historic places with questions about the people and events behind them, moving between archaeology and true crime. The paperback edition also includes a bonus adventure, according to the publisher’s description.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in true-crime cases and unusual crimes
  • Readers curious about archaeology, tombs, and buried treasure
  • Readers who enjoy collections of real-life stories spanning past and present

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Archaeology and burial sitesUnsolved or enigmatic crimesBuried treasure and historical mysteriesThe past and present

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Book overview

From the #1 bestselling author of The Lost City of the Monkey God, a jaw-dropping discovery of an Egyptian tomb opens up a slew of archaeological mysteries and deadly tales. Now in paperback with an EXCITING BONUS ADVENTURE!

What's it like to be the first to enter an Egyptian burial chamber that's been sealed for thousands of years? What horrifying secret was found among the prehistoric ruins of the American Southwest? Who really was the infamous the Monster of Florence?

From the jungles of Honduras to macabre archaeological sites in the American Southwest, Douglas Preston's explorations have taken him across the globe. The Lost Tomb brings together a compelling collection of true stories about buried treasure, enigmatic murders, lost tombs, bizarre crimes, and other fascinating tales of the past and present.
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