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He Shall Thunder in the Sky

The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 12

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He Shall Thunder in the Sky

By: Elizabeth Peters
Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
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In her best-selling Amelia Peabody mysteries, author Elizabeth Peters has created an award-winning mixture of vivid archeological detail, finely-tuned suspense, and witty romance. This, the 12th Amelia Peabody mystery, opens in 1914. As the tides of war rise, Egypt is threatened by attacks. Espionage abounds, pulling in several members of the Peabody Emerson household even as they embark on a new archeological season. Amidst a growing tangle of disguises and deceptions, Emerson's nemesis, the Master Criminal, appears. As increasing perils threaten the Peabody Emersons, their expedition, and Egypt, help arrives from a most unlikely source. He Shall Thunder in the Sky is a treasure; absorbing, intriguing, and highly entertaining. And the surprising resolution is one that leaves even the unflappable Amelia thunderstruck.Don't miss the rest of the Amelia Peabody series. You can also check out more of our Most Addictive Series.©2009 Elizabeth Peters (P)2000 Recorded Books Detective Historical Mystery Traditional Detectives Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Fiction Africa Middle East Witty War Cozy

Critic reviews

  • Romantic Times Award Winner - Best Historical Mystery, 2000

"Filled with intrigue and nail-biting suspense...rich with detail and realism...ripe with tension and peril." (The Washington Post Book World)
"Between Amelia Peabody and Indiana Jones, it's Amelia, in wit and daring, by a landslide." (The New York Times Book Review)
"Despite having produced 11 previous tales of Egyptological mystery and detection, Peters still writes a deeply satisfying story that combines elements of espionage, mystery, and romance. Some big surprises are in store for readers while Peters deftly ties her subplots together, but a few threads are left dangling enticingly at the end, leaving fans to expect another installment in this extraordinary series." (Publishers Weekly)
Engaging Plot • Satisfying Resolution • Exceptional Voice Range • Vibrant Characters • Emotional Depth
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This series continues to delightfully reel me in. I thought the different setting of the war would diminish my enjoyment, but each Amelia book, and this was no exception, deepens the wonderful experience and journey I am having with the Emerson family.
Great writing, excellent characters and story, and I wouldn’t dare listen to an Amelia book without Barbara Rosenblatt’s amazing performance!
Enjoy this book by Elizabeth Peters, I highly recommend.

Totally hooked…

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The book before this was basically one big setup for this one, which concludes more than one story line- very satisfying

Great wrap up from previous book

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Exciting and witty as always. But also as always a lot of improbable coincidences. I like the history lesson parts. The

Keeps your attention

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I have been reading these in order over the years and this was one of my favorites from this era in the life story of the Emerson family. The story takes an interesting turn due to the current events of the time period and it make for some new angles on the usual tomb robbing/murder formula that we all like so much. I very much enjoy this series and found this book very entertaining.

One of my favorites

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I enjoy this whole series and He Shall Thunder in the Sky is one of my favorites!

A Favorite

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Excellent story - kept me up many nights. And the narrator is phenomenal. She is so adept at voices, it was more as if I was listening to (no, seeing) a play.

He Shall Thunder in the Sky

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This is one of my favorites in the Amelia Peabody series. The characterization is brilliant and Barbara Rosenblatt out does her self.

You will laugh and cry

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This is one of my favorite so far of the Amelia Peabody series and a great listen. Barbara Rosenblat is an excellent narrator.

Another great Emerson-Peabody adventure

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I have read these books for years and the narrator just did not do it for me. Overly dramatized.

Narration is only poor point for me.

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Would you listen to He Shall Thunder in the Sky again? Why?

Definitely! Love Amelia Peabody and Ramses and in this one, the two of them ROCK! Possibly the best in the series so far!

What other book might you compare He Shall Thunder in the Sky to and why?

Its a more humorous Poirot in the desert of Egypt. Mystery and family drama with dry British wit

Who was the most memorable character of He Shall Thunder in the Sky and why?

To answer would be to give away the story unfortunately, but this is the full cast of previous books all up to their own particular mischief!

What a story!

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