The Secret Oracle Of An Egyptian King: The Horror Diaries, #10

By Heather Beck

Dr. Riley and his son, Vaughan have just discovered the tomb of Rhinkuhtan – Egypt’s last king. Unfortunately, they’ve also unearthed a deadly secret that will change history forever.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Treasure Cove Books
• Release date: Oct 12, 2015
• ISBN: 9781519996312

Heather Beck

Heather Beck is a Canadian Author and Screenwriter who began writing professionally at the age of sixteen. Since then she has written eleven well-reviewed books, including the best-selling series, The Horror Diaries, which has sold in six continents. Heather received an Honors Bachelor of Arts degree from university where she specialized in English and studied an array of disciplines. Currently, she is working on the Frostbitten series and has two anthologies slated for publication. As a screenwriter, Heather has multiple television shows and movies in development. Her short films include: Young Eyes, The Rarity, Too Sensible For Love, Circular, and the forthcoming Witch’s Brew. Besides writing, Heather’s greatest passion is the outdoors. She is an award-winning fisherwoman and a regular hiker. Her hobbies include swimming, playing badminton and volunteering with non-profit organizations.

Book preview

Go...go away, fifteen-year-old Vaughan Riley stuttered.

The mummy ignored Vaughan and continued forward.

It’s all over for you, the mummy whispered in a dry voice. As he talked, the cloth covering his face moved up and down.

What do you want from me? Vaughan cried.

You know what I want, the mummy snarled. I want my treasure.

I’ll never give you the treasure! Vaughan yelled bravely. I’ve spent my whole life looking for it. Did you really think I would just hand it over?

Then I’ll have to take it, the mummy threatened. 

No! Vaughan screamed as he backed away from the advancing mummy.

Stop this right now! Dr. Riley shouted as he entered the room. 

Vaughan and the mummy stopped to stare at Dr. Riley.

Did we disturb you? the mummy asked in a friendly voice as he pulled the white strips from around his head. Sorry, he added in a sheepish voice, before Dr. Riley had a chance to respond. 

Aren’t you two a little old to be playing dress-up? Dr. Riley asked sourly.

Vaughan looked down at his explorer outfit, which consisted of a wide brim hat, a dark green shirt, brown shorts and a belt that held a small chisel. He then looked at his best friend, Danny, who was wrapped in toilet paper.

We’re not playing dress-up – we’re actors, Vaughan protested, trying to hide his embarrassment over the realization that perhaps they were too old to be playing make-believe.

I don’t care what you call it, Dr. Riley snapped. Just stop it right now. With that said, he marched out of the room. 

The two boys said nothing as they picked up the toilet paper trail that had begun to unravel when the mummy was about to attack the great explorer, Vaughan Riley.

Is your dad alright? Danny asked, finally breaking the silence. He hasn’t been himself lately.

I’ve noticed, Vaughan sighed. I guess he’s stressed about the grand opening of the King Rhinkuhtan exhibit tomorrow.

Excitement suddenly rushed over Vaughan. Smiling, he thought about the event which had led Danny and him to dress up