Ghosts of Karnak: A Ghost Novel

By George Mann

A woman is found dead on the streets of New York, ancient Egyptian symbols carved into her flesh. A ghostly figure is seen floating over the rooftops of the city. And an expedition returns from Cairo to exhibit their finds at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Gabriel’s old friend and lover, Ginny Gray, was part of the expedition, but when Gabriel goes to meet the ship, Ginny is not on board. 


Ancient forces are stirring and the Ghost, Ginny and Gabriel’s friend Donovan are caught right in the middle…

• Language: English
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Release date: May 24, 2016
• ISBN: 9781783294176

Reviews for Ghosts of Karnak

[bercilakgk · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This pulp novel draws heavily from Batman-esque detective stories where much of the plot involves fighting, and the actual deductions feel more like serendipity than clever-thinking. Perhaps the earlier books in the series explained the setting more, but the 1920s/30s setting felt smashed together with Bladerunner technology and pseudo-mysticism involving ancient Egypt, and ended up feeling more hidge-podgey than cool. Characters felt like caricatures--playboy noir superhero, jaded police detective, menacing mob boss, smooth Frenchman, etc. But the action sequences are well written, and it's a quick read.