The Scorpion's Tail
- Authors: Lincoln Child, Douglas Preston
- Series: Book 2 in the Nora Kelly series
- Genres: Mystery
- Rank:Top 50 in Best Historical Mystery on AmazonTop 200 in Best Women Sleuths Books on AmazonTop 1000 in Best Suspense Thrillers on Amazon
- Rating: 4.6 based on 13,097 reviews
- Release Date: January 12, 2021
- Print length: 416 pages (Hardcover)
About the book
#1 bestselling authors Preston & Child return with the next book in a series featuring archaeologist Nora Kelly and FBI Agent Corrie Swanson.
A mummy, an ancient treasure, a dangerous mystery.
Following a shooting incident that results in a senior agent being severely injured, FBI newcomer Corrie Swanson is now facing scrutiny. Despite her supervisor's reassurances that she is not at fault and her record will be cleared soon, Corrie can't shake off the overwhelming sense of guilt.
To distract herself, she takes on a new case involving a mummified body that is fifty years old and was found in a secret section at High Lonesome, an abandoned ghost town in New Mexico. Realizing she is in over her head, Corrie seeks the help of her old adversary, archaeologist Nora Kelly. Together, they uncover a shocking revelation: the deceased was poisoned and was clutching a valuable artifact when they died.
Praise for this book
A collision between past and present that will leave you breathless
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