Posts

Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Christine Baranek

/0 Comments/in /by

Flowers of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 1)Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Flowers of Evil
By: N.L. Holmes

This seems to be the start to a new series and I am so glad. It is a cozy mystery set in Egypt. I love that the author is an archaeologist because it lets me know that the information about Egypt is going to be well researched and accurate. The two main characters are female healers. They were healing the king before he died. He left them with one word before his passing. They are determined to find who killed the king and they know that the word he said was a clue. In addition, the ladies are facing that their competition is doing much to take them down. But this isn’t enough to dissuade them from solving the murder and keep their careers going. I have to say that the author’s greatest talent is in her descriptions of ancient Egypt. She leaves nothing to the imagination and makes sure that there is a glossary for any unfamiliar terms. She paints such a vivid picture with her words that it is easy to forget that you are reading about a time long ago. I definitely recommend reading this. I cannot wait to see more of this series!

View all my reviews

Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by La Toya Lewis

/0 Comments/in /by

Flowers of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 1)Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Flowers of Evil is book 1 of the Hani’s Daughter Mysteries by N. L. Holmes. This story follows Neferet (the daughter of Hani) and Bener-ib as they open a medical dispensary. At first, business is slow but soon the young ladies receive their first customer, a dying florist that only leaves behind mysterious last words. The ladies decide they must find the killer and their adventure begins.

This was a fun and original historical mystery that takes place in ancient Egypt. The characters are so detailed and well-written. Neferet and Bener-ib are absolutely lovely. It is fun to witness their relationship. The story is very richly written. You are able to dive into the story and feel like you are along for the ride. The world-building is incredible. This story is a must-read for historical fiction lovers.

View all my reviews

Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

/0 Comments/in /by

Flowers of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 1)Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes

Flowers of Evil is the first book in the Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Series. This is a Historical Cozy Mystery set in Ancient Egypt that I loved reading. The attention to detail along with developed characters make the story come to life and you feel like you are right there with them. I’ve read several books by this author and this one is definitely going on my favorites list. This story is packed with drama, mystery, suspense and had me turning the pages trying to figure out what was going to happen next. This is about two women who open a medical dispensary in Ancient Egypt . They find themselves in getting into more than they ever imagined. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait for the next book in this series.

View all my reviews

Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Sheri Schrader

/0 Comments/in /by

Flowers of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 1)Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Flowers of Evil is the first book in Hani’s Daughter Mysteries series, and I hope to see more from this series. Branching from the Lord Hani series, this author writes I was intrigued by the idea of Hani’s daughter taking after her father. Filled with beautiful detail of Ancient Egypt, this murder mystery is a great addition to anyone who enjoys mysteries or historical fiction. The author creates fascinating characters and weaves in wonderful historical information allowing the reader to find themself taken back in time.
I enjoy the Lord Hani series, and this is a great addition to that series. You will not be lost, though, if you have not read any of the author’s other books. She creates a well-connected plot with interesting characters set in Ancient Egypt. I recommend this book, and I look forward to what this author brings to us next.

View all my reviews

Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book #1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Angela Hayes

/0 Comments/in /by

Flowers of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 1)Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Flowers of Evil is the first book in the Hani’s Daughter Mysteries series by N.L Holmes. It is an intriguing new series which is a direct spin-off from The Lord Hani Mystery series that I love, so it was a given that I would be diving into this as soon as it hit my Kindle.
It is a cozy historical mystery, set in ancient Egypt- with plenty of vivid detailing and descriptions which brought everything to life. There is a definite ‘crime and investigation’ aspect to the story, a bit of a murder mystery that has all the ingredients that kept me avidly reading to find out whodunnit.
As I have come to expect from Ms. Holmes, the story is woven with wonderfully rich historical details, texture, depth, interesting characters, intrigue, suspense, dramatic developments, and emotion—- which made for an engrossing read.
This first instalment certainly sets this new series off to a really great start, and if it is anything to go by, Hani has some stiff competition.
Looking forward to seeing what adventures await in the next instalment…
Happy Reading…

Thank you, N.L Holmes!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

View all my reviews

Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Susan Ratchford

/0 Comments/in /by

Flowers of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 1)Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Flowers Of Evil
Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1
By: N. L. Holmes
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

I was so happy to hear that N.L. Holmes created another series in the Lord Hani Mysteries world! I absolutely loved her setting of ancient Egypt and I am truly obsessed with History and mythology! This book took it to the next level and I couldn’t put it down for one second! The relationship between Neferet and Bener-ib is just so pure and beautiful and written in such a realistic way! Every character has such an intense voice, I don’t know how N.L. Holmes does it! I couldn’t have asked for anything more and this book is the perfect one to use when you want to wind down and escape life for a bit! Flowers of Evil also has the perfect amount of suspense and such a well developed story I can’t wait for the next book in this series! Thank you so much N.L Holmes for expanding on this amazing and ancient society! I highly recommend both the Lord Hani and Hani’s Daughter mystery series to anyone like me, who is a sucker for wonderful mystery, history, and mythology all rolled into one! You don’t want to miss out on either of these entrancing series!

View all my reviews

Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Julie Johnson

/0 Comments/in /by

Flowers of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 1)Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a fairly new author to me, I’ve read one other book that she’s written, but she is becoming a favorite! N.L. Holmes writes stories with Egyptian backgrounds, not something I’m accustomed to reading about but thought I would give this a try. I’m glad I did!

Neferet and Bener-ib are two women healers. In their time and custom, this was virtually unheard of. However, they are pretty talented and have served their king prior to branching out on their own. Business is slow until a man is brought to their doorstep who was mortally wounded and there was nothing that they could do to save him. All they know is that his dying word was “rabbet”. Neferet, not one to step down from a challenge is now also putting on an investigator hat along with her healer hat to find the person who took this man’s life.

Along the way, the ladies learn that their competition is spreading bad omens about them and trying to steer people away from their healing practice. Neferet and Bener-ib come up with ways to spur business to their side of the aisle. This shows their perserverance and it will pay off. I’m looking forward to more books in this series.

There is a fairly extensive glossary of terms and a directory of people in the beginning of this book. I found that super helpful as I’m not well versed in Egyptian history and there are some historically named characters in here. Also words like “sunet” (healer) are defined. This gave me a much better appreciation for the book before I even began reading it.

View all my reviews

Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Jenni Bishop

/0 Comments/in /by

Flowers of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 1)Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

NL has given us a brand-new series to enjoy which is a spinoff of the The Lord Hani Mysteries. Flowers of Evil is the first book in the Hani’s Daughter Mysteries series.
Set in Ancient Egypt this mystery is full of rich and vibrant historical details, passion and vivid descriptions of a time from long ago but brought to life by NL’s loving care. I enjoy learning just that little bit more history about Ancient Egypt with each story NL shares.
It would not be the exciting tale without all the intrigue and mystery, drama and secrets, lies and danger and that is just what NL gives her readers.
Nefereti and her friend find themselves between a rock and a hard place but decide to take matters into their own hands to try to find a killer. With evil lurking unfortunately, trouble comes knocking and danger is the name of the game.
This suspenseful tale sees our characters having to deal with murder, scepticism, malice, a rival healer and much more.
You will not be disappointed in this new series. I look forward to the next adventure.

Reviewed by @jennadb

View all my reviews

Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

/0 Comments/in /by

Flowers of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 1)Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Hani’s Daughter Mysteries series and it’s very well written. The historical details are amazing and really amplify the great writing in this book. I didn’t realise when I first started reading that the author was an archaeologist, now I know, it’s so obvious – how could they not be?

The author’s writing style flows well, and this paired with their in-depth knowledge really paints the scene and makes for a brilliant immersive story. The characters are also well-constructed and felt real and alive.

I was hooked beginning to end, finding more questions as my earlier ones received answers and I loved it! I absolutely love a good mystery and this one was exactly what I needed. I can’t wait for the rest of the series, if the rest is anything like this one it’ll be brilliant!

View all my reviews

Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

/0 Comments/in /by

Flowers of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 1)Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Flowers of Evil is Book One in the Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Series. The story centers around the characters of Bener-ib and Neferet who have set up a medicinal dispensary for the poor people of Egypt. Unfortunately, they discover that nobody trusts them, and their business is failing. When a dying man is brought to them for care Neferet and Bener-ib realize he was murdered. Neferet becomes determined to solve the mystery of the man’s murder and ends up involving her family in something far more sinister than she was anticipating. This book was well written and the author’s attention to detail about ancient Egypt and its culture really drew me in. The characters were relatable, likable, and I found myself rooting for them throughout the story. This was a great historical cozy mystery and I look forward to reading more in this series.

View all my reviews@tarab

Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Jennifer Gordon

/0 Comments/in /by

Flowers of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 1)Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An entertaining historical cozy mystery drama which had me hooked throughout. Set in ancient Egypt and two women, Neferet and Bener-ib open a medical dispensary. Neferet is the daughter of Hani, who features in another series by the author, which I also thoroughly enjoyed. The first patient is a dying florist of Amen whose last words are very mysterious. Neferet and Bener-ib need to find the killer in order to appease the ba of the murder victim. However, they have to deal with the skepticism of their own families, as well as the malice of a rival healer. Luckily, their teenage apprentice turns out to be a natural detective. The women soon discover that in trying to do the right thing they have put themselves in danger. I love Neferet and Bener-ib as the main characters, they are so well defined that I felt like I knew them! The descriptive narrative brought the setting vividly to life, making me feel immersed in the story, and the added historical details transported me to ancient Egypt. The notes at the beginning of the book were very interesting and set the scene for the story, and I found the list of characters helpful. An enjoyable and engaging read, and I look forward to the next adventure with Hani’s daughter!

View all my reviews

Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Kerry Baker

/0 Comments/in /by

vFlowers of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 1)Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As with every other book I have read by this author, this one is detailed, descriptive and well written. I loved watching this story unfold and it really seemed like we could get a feel for Ancient Egypt and what is was like. The characters are so vivid and interesting. They fit with the story perfectly and really captivated my attention.
With every book you read from this author you can really feel her passion from ancient history. It is on every page, in every detail. It makes her books so much easier to connect with and this book is no exception. I loved this book as soon as I started reading it and I am already looking forward to the next book.

View all my reviews

Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Manda Kelly

/0 Comments/in /by

Flowers of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 1)Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a new read for me. I’m not usually into historical type books. This story was very well written. The characters are poised and their interactions flow nicely throughout the story. The bits of history and culture that are sprinkled throughout the book are informative and work well into the story. You truly can close you eyes and get the feeling as though you’re in Egypt. I recommend this book if you love historical and mysteries.

Review by Manda Kelly 2023

View all my reviews

Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

Flowers of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 1)Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really loved these books. I’ve loved this author’s work since the first book. Their knowledge of ancient Egyptian history and all the intricate details are amazing and captivating and really brings this story to life.
This is the first book in the Hani’s Daughter’s Mysteries series.
In this story we are with Neferet and Bener-ib. They have moved and set up their own place to provide medical aid to the poorer people who wouldn’t normally have access to it. However things go the way they planned as no one comes to them. They don’t understand why people are so skeptical of them and untrusting of their care. They think by approaching a fellow practitioner they could find a way of sharing the load but how wrong they were.
Add to this intense rivalry a unsolved murder. When a man is brought into their care dying it is clear he was murdered. But why would someone want to kill a florist? Who is responsible for this murder? Neferet is her father’s daughter so she embarks on trying to solve this mystery as well as ward off the danger that comes to them from their rival practitioner.
This story is action packed and the indepth knowledge the author has about Ancient Egypt really brings these stories to life for me.

View all my reviews

Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Shelly Kittell

/0 Comments/in /by

Flowers of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 1)Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I found this book to be quite enjoyable. The characters were quite unique and relatable even being based in the Egyptian ancient times. The cozy mystery was really a nice twist. Having the girls figuring it out was a nice plot because it showed them being strong and persevering through the challenges that came their way. The premise was a really good story. I look forward to reading more in this series.

View all my reviews

Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Trish Ann

/0 Comments/in /by

Flowers of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 1)Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a different read for me. I am very fascinated with Ancient Egypt and the mythology/culture which is what led me to choose this book. I found this book very interesting and liked the bits of culture through their investigation. The characters were likable and you rooted for them. I would like to read others by this author in the future!

View all my reviews

Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes

/0 Comments/in , , , , /by

☥ ~ 🛕 ~ 👁 ~ ⚱ BOOK SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE ⚱ ~ 👁 ~ 🛕 ~ ☥
Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes
Amazon – https://amzn.to/3p9GnuT
#ontour #ItsyBItsyBookBits #ItsyBitsyBookBitsTours #ItsyBitsyBookBitsPromotions #BookSpotlightShowcase #FlowersofEvil #HanisDaughterMysteriesSeries #NLHolmes #Historical #CozyMystery #Mystery #AncientEgypt #LordHani
Hosted by Itsy Bitsy Book Bits
Genre – Historical, Cozy Mystery
Page Count – 258
Cover Designer – Streetlight Graphics

When two young women in ancient Egypt open a medical dispensary, they don’t expect their first patient to be a dying florist of Amen whose last words are totally mysterious. It’s Neferet and Bener-ib’s nature to want to appease the ba of the murder victim by finding his killer, and their teenaged apprentice is a born detective. But between the skepticism of their own families and the malice of a rival healer, they find out the simple desire to do the right thing gets them into more trouble than they could have imagined!

~ AMAZON ~

Click here to view the Book Trailer for Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes

Click here to experience a Chapter Reading of Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes

N.L. Holmes is the pen name of a professional archaeologist who received her doctorate from Bryn Mawr College. She has excavated in Greece and in Israel and taught ancient history and humanities at the university level for many years. She has always had a passion for books, and in childhood, she and her cousin (also a writer today) used to write stories for fun. N.L. lives in northern France with her husband, cats and chickens, where she weaves, dances, gardens, and plays the violin.

Author Interview with N.L. Holmes

~ FACEBOOK ~ WEBSITE ~ INSTAGRAM ~ BOOKBUB ~ TWITTER ~ GOODREADS ~ PINTEREST ~

~ WEBSITE ~ FACEBOOK ~ TWITTER ~ PINTEREST ~ YOUTUBE ~ INSTAGRAM~ FACEBOOK GROUP ~ TIKTOK ~

☥ ~ 🛕 ~ 👁 ~ ⚱ PREORDER ⚱ ~ 👁 ~ 🛕 ~ ☥ Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes

/0 Comments/in , , , /by

☥ ~ 🛕 ~ 👁 ~ ⚱ PREORDER ⚱ ~ 👁 ~ 🛕 ~ ☥
Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes
Amazon – https://amzn.to/3p9GnuT
#CountdowntoRelease #ComingSoon #Preorder #FlowersofEvil #HanisDaughterMysteriesSeries #NLHolmes #Historical #CozyMystery #Mystery #AncientEgypt #LordHani
Hosted by Itsy Bitsy Book Bits
Genre – Historical, Cozy Mystery
Page Count – 258
Cover Designer – Streetlight Graphics

When two young women in ancient Egypt open a medical dispensary, they don’t expect their first patient to be a dying florist of Amen whose last words are totally mysterious. It’s Neferet and Bener-ib’s nature to want to appease the ba of the murder victim by finding his killer, and their teenaged apprentice is a born detective. But between the skepticism of their own families and the malice of a rival healer, they find out the simple desire to do the right thing gets them into more trouble than they could have imagined!

~ FACEBOOK ~ WEBSITE ~ INSTAGRAM ~ BOOKBUB ~ TWITTER ~ GOODREADS ~ PINTEREST ~

~ WEBSITE ~ FACEBOOK ~ TWITTER ~ PINTEREST ~ YOUTUBE ~ INSTAGRAM~ FACEBOOK GROUP ~ TIKTOK ~

Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Julie Johnson

/0 Comments/in /by

Scepter of Flint (Lord Hani #3)Scepter of Flint by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Many times when a book is picked up for the first time in the middle of a series, it can be difficult to navigate what has been missed out on. This being the third book in the series and not having read the other two previous books, I wasn’t sure if I could follow the story or not. However, the author does a great job of “catching up” the reader making this book able to be a stand alone. I’ll be looking forward to going back and reading the first two books though since finishing this one!

This book is set in Egypt, not a setting you see a lot in today’s literature and features tomb robbing and the plague. Lord Hani is tasked with finding out who’s behind all the robberies while trying to keep everyone safe from the plague. It can be a difficult job when his witnesses keep coming up dead!!

Enjoy this fantastic historical read!

View all my reviews

Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Shannen Kern

/0 Comments/in /by

Scepter of Flint (Lord Hani #3)Scepter of Flint by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a wonderful historical mystery, and I was hooked from the first chapter. I’m definitely following this author because I couldn’t get enough of the writing style, the flow of the story, and the intricate details! The author does a magical job of bringing history to your home and paints with such vivid language that I felt transported there. Will we find out what is happening with the tomb robberies or are we left to draw our own conclusions? I am extremely excited to read the rest of this series and see what N.L. Holmes will bring to life next!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

View all my reviews

Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

/0 Comments/in /by

Scepter of Flint (Lord Hani #3)Scepter of Flint by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book three in The Lord Hani Mysteries Series is set in ancient Egypt during the Great Jubilee of the Aten. Hani is an Egyptian Diplomat who sets out to uncover the mysterious tomb robberies that are taking place and the sudden deaths of witnesses. Faced with a seemingly corrupt police chief and his henchman does not deter Hani as he seeks to solve the mystery. He soon is faced with also trying to deal with a deadly plague that is descending on the kingdom and puts his life and that of his family at risk.

The author does an incredible job of transporting the reader back in time to ancient Egypt by drawing on her real-life archaeological background. She includes maps, a list of “gods” and a character list in the book as extra little touches to aid the reader in understanding the characters and the history of that time. This book can be read as a standalone or as a part of the series. A must read for anyone interested in historical mysteries.

@tarab

 

Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Rayne East

/0 Comments/in /by

Scepter of Flint (Lord Hani #3)Scepter of Flint by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ancient Egyptian mystery
This is a wonderfully detailed historical mystery that has many twists and turns. The author delivers a story steeped in imagery and archeological detail while staying true to history. Lord Hani and his assistant Maya have their hands full with an outbreak running rampant across the kingdom while tombs are being robbed. They will need to draw on every asset but who can they trust? If you like historical thrillers, this is a worthy read.

View all my reviews

Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Karen Pearman

/0 Comments/in /by

Scepter of Flint (Lord Hani #3)Scepter of Flint by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in this mystery series based on ancient Egypt. As a lover of historical fiction, I have become very enthralled with this series. This book reminded me of “Murder on the Nile” in some ways, but with more historical accuracy. I love her diligence of the excavation sites, artifacts and material remains to help not only solve the mystery but provide you with the knowledge of that era. I must also mention that her maps and “Glossary of Gods” she includes helps to know who and what she is describing. I was never familiar with the Egyptian Gods so that was a nice learning tool. If you are a fan of historical mysteries, please check out this book and the rest of her series. I think you will thoroughly enjoy them.

View all my reviews

Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Jules Herbert

/0 Comments/in /by

Scepter of Flint (Lord Hani #3)Scepter of Flint by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow just WOW!! This is the first book I have read by this wonderful author but I know it definitely will not be my last. I started with the 3rd book of this series and I thoroughly enjoyed it BUT I will be back tracking to read the first 2 books and then reading this again because apart from the enjoyment of reading them all I am sure it will further enhance the series for me. I mean a Great Mystery and Ancient Egypt who could resist that!
This book truly has it all happening, tomb raids and a plague just to name a couple things. With loads of twists and turns along the way creating an intriguing storyline, this is a page turner from start to finish that you simply do not want to miss! I loved the characters, the storyline and the way this amazing author had my imagination firing with every word.

View all my reviews

Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Melissa Saxton

/0 Comments/in /by

Scepter of Flint (Lord Hani #3)Scepter of Flint by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A thrilling historical fiction with suprising levels of historical accuracy!
Raids into multiple tombs unleash a plague onto Lord Hanis Palace (after covid this book gets your attention!)
Lord Hani struggles to find answers as his palace is descimated a devastating plague with his daughter; a physician, right in the center trying to save everyone. Lord Hani really struggles with many heartbreaking intense decisions… not always making the best choices but always having his people close in his heart.
Who is the real culprit? Can Lord Hani figure it out before its too late? Will Justice prevail?
Great historical fiction set in the Egyptian era!

View all my reviews

Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

/0 Comments/in /by

Scepter of Flint (Lord Hani #3)Scepter of Flint by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fast paced short book. Hani investigates tomb robbers. Trys to save a criminal by housing him and his family in his own house. Meanwhile Hani is still investigating. He also makes some arrest.

View all my reviews

Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes

/0 Comments/in , , , , /by

☥ ~ 🛕 ~ 👁 ~ ⚱ BOOK SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE ⚱ ~ 👁 ~ 🛕 ~ ☥
Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes
Amazon – https://amzn.to/3DaqDMk
Barnes & Noble – https://www.barnesandnoble.com/…/scepter…/1137338559…
Kobo – https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/scepter-of-flint
Apple Books – https://books.apple.com/us/book/scepter-of-flint/id1523515865
Google Play – https://play.google.com/store/search?q=scepter%20of%20flint&c=books
Audible – https://www.audible.com/…/Scepter-of…/B09HZ6YQYM…
#ontour #ITSYBITSYBOOKBITS #ITSYBITSYBOOKBITSPROMOTIONS #ItsyBitsyBookBitsTours #BookSpotlightShowcase #ScepterofFlint #TheLordHaniMysteriesSeries #NLHolmes #Historical #Crime #HistoricalCrime #LordHani #AncientEgypt #Akhenaten #HistoricalMystery #TombRobbery #Mystery
Hosted by Itsy Bitsy Book Bits
Genre – Historical Crime
Page Count – 386
Cover Designer – Streetlight Graphics

During the Great Jubilee of the Aten, a mysterious series of tomb robberies takes place, and witnesses begin to die. With plague ravaging the palace, where Hani’s daughter is a physician, and Egypt’s ally, Naharin, collapsing into the hands of a usurper, Hani must make sense of what is happening. And who in high places is his real enemy.

~ AMAZON ~ BARNES & NOBLE ~ KOBO ~ APPLE BOOKS ~ GOOGLE PLAY ~ AUDIBLE ~

Click here to view the Book Trailer for Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes

Click here to experience a Chapter Reading of Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes

N.L. Holmes is the pen name of a professional archaeologist who received her doctorate from Bryn Mawr College. She has excavated in Greece and in Israel and taught ancient history and humanities at the university level for many years. She has always had a passion for books, and in childhood, she and her cousin (also a writer today) used to write stories for fun. She lives in northern France with her husband, two cats and two chickens. They have a grown son.

Author Interview with N.L. Holmes

~ FACEBOOK ~ WEBSITE ~ INSTAGRAM ~ BOOKBUB ~ TWITTER ~ LINKEDIN ~ GOODREADS ~ PINTEREST ~

~ WEBSITE ~ FACEBOOK ~ TWITTER ~ PINTEREST ~ YOUTUBE ~ INSTAGRAM~ FACEBOOK GROUP ~ TIKTOK ~

 

Pilot Who Knows the Water (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 6) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Nina Maes

/0 Comments/in /by

Pilot Who Knows the Waters (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 6)Pilot Who Knows the Waters by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great mystery, love how the author gives you history first so that you can follow along with the story. This gives you more detail for your minds eye. This one is action packed and fast pace. I loved so much about this book from character to all the adventures it took me on. Looking forward to reading more of this story.

View all my reviews

Pilot Who Knows the Water (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 6) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Alison Risher

/0 Comments/in /by

Pilot Who Knows the Waters (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 6)Pilot Who Knows the Waters by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an amazing story, written by an archaeologist. The historical detail is incredibly well-researched. The story takes place in ancient Egypt. Most of the main characters are within one family. We have characters that experience family upheaval, political intrigue, and national unrest. This book is perfect as a stand-alone title, yet I am compelled to read other books in the series now as well.

View all my reviews

Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Maryn Belling

/0 Comments/in /by

Scepter of Flint (Lord Hani #3)Scepter of Flint by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Maryn Belling

Welcome to the Great Jubilee. N.L. Holmes reminds us why we enjoy her books even in her historical notes. Who else can be poignant about both history and contemporary goings-on in such a subtly piquant way?

Lord Hani is – in his ruminations – as astute as ever about the machinations of the ruling class. As he navigates family and society, we are free to observe metaphors that transcend time & space. While the easy familial patterns of younger children at home are now enjoyed by the next generation, Hani and his family navigate the ebb and flow of customs and culture in nuanced ways. It’s a comfort to readers to each have a youth in the family to relate to as they’ve grown in years and skills across the books.

Usually when we visit ancient Egypt – whether in text or film – we’re several layers removed. Because our author is so clear about where her characters are drawn entirely from imaginings, entirely from documented history, selected from particular scholarly perspectives, and where they’re a blend of the 3 sources, we feel a part of the story. History, archaeology, sociology, and political science come to life with increasing depth in each story.

Scepter of Flint, The Lord Hani Mysteries Series, N.L. Holmes, Review, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits. Historical, Cozy Mystery, Maryn Belling, July 2022

View all my reviews