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Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Jana Teppih

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bird in a Snare is the first book in N.L. Holmes’ Lord Hani Mysteries that takes us into the 13th century Egypt. This is my first read by this writer but if I am anything to go by what I just finished reading, this will be not the last of what I will have read by her! If you are a history buff and love historical fiction (and not just historical romance) then congratulations, you have a great opportunity to discover a new writer that will knock your socks off.
The writer is giving us a brilliant historical detective, Lord Hani, who is a king’s envoy. He is sent to investigate a murder and what he discovers is a deadly and treacherous plot that takes him on a dark and dangerous journey. The vivid descriptions of Egypt of that era pulls you in, simply close your eyes time to time and you will feel as if you are there, with him as you feel how passionate the writer is about the ancient history. Once you finish the story, you walk away knowing much more than who was behind the murder and the plot, you will walk away knowing much more about the Egyptian history. When I heard that the writer is an archaeologist and university profession by trade, I understood how she had managed to paint such a detailed and real picture. I will need to go and pick up the second Hani mystery now!

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Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes. I loved this book. It is such a fast paced thriller that you are sucked in. This book was so detailed I felt like I was in Egypt. Its the story of Hani a Royal Scribe who is on a mission to find a murderer. Hani is admired and loved by many except for his renegade son. During his journey in finding the people responsible for murder he develops a surrogate father/son relationship with Maya. They will be met with political unrest, betrayal, and non stop drama. Hani loves his family very much and they are struggling to stay afloat while he is gone. He also has a love of birds. Will Hani find who is responsible for the murders and devastation before its too late? Will his wife still be there when he returns. Will his son ever come back to him. This and more will be answered when you read Bird In A Snare. Its a wonderful story full of love, intrigue and mystery. You will feel as if you have been to ancient Egypt when you are done!

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Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Katie Kearney

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes. Ok so firstly this story is way outside my comfort zone but I was intrigued by the description and boy am I glad I decided to give it a try. This is also a new author to me and I was definitely pleasantly surprised and impressed with the attention to even the smallest of details. The characters draw you in and take readers on an incredible journey. I found myself on the edge of my seat more than once and lost within the pages happily for hours. It’s a well thought out storyline and paced nicely. I’m excited to see what else this author has to offer. Four stars and highly recommended!

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Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a long novel but the storyline flows along at a good pace and is full of drama and mystery and I was disappointed when I had finished it. Egyptian diplomat Hani is sent to Syria to investigate the murder of a leader of bandits but his investigations are complicated by the religious reforms of the new king. Having encountered corruption and further murders, Hani starts to think that no one can be trusted, not even the new king. However Hani must find evidence so that the wrongdoers can be prosecuted. I felt completely immersed in the story due to the authors wonderfully detailed descriptions of both the characters and the setting, so much so I felt I could be in ancient Egypt. The glossary of terms and places and the glossary of Gods at the end of the book is very helpful and I found the authors historical note extremely fascinating especially discovering that Hani is a real person. The list of characters was also useful but I feel it may have been even more so if it had been at the start of the book as there are many characters to get to know and keep track of. Reading this novel the authors research and knowledge shines through, all wrapped up in a great murder mystery thriller. Lord Hani is a great main character and I look forward to further books in this series.

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Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes

Bird in a Snare is the first book in The Lord Hani Mysteries by N.L. Holmes. This is my first read by this Author but definitely not my last. This is a murder mystery that I couldn’t put down once I started reading. I had to know what was going to happen next. Hani is sent to investigate a murder but what he finds is much more than that. As the investigation continues and things become more complicated for him will the superiors accuse the wrong person? Sometimes you don’t know who you can trust, find out what happens next in this must read. I look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Netania Lim

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved the political intrigue and detective aspects in this book. It was definitely full of suspense and tension, even if the pace was a little slow at times. The historical details and accuracy in the setting were fascinating to discover and added to the plot as well. The characters were richly developed and their motives often surprise. I really enjoyed the mix of history and mystery.

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Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Jonell Collins

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes, is a book that I almost feel like I need to dig my Thesaurus out to review it. I can’t think of enough glowing adjectives to describe my pure pleasure while reading this book. Maybe it was my love of ancient history, or maybe it’s my love of language and a phrase well turned. I do love a good mystery and I can’t tell you how pleased I was that not only is this a confusing, twisting, hard to guess little mystery but the setting of Ancient Egypt was the icing on the cake. The lovely way that Ms. Holmes puts words together made me see the dust and feel the sun. Not only can she make you see the sands of Egypt but the characters she creates are so well described they take up residence in your head. This was a great introduction; I am so glad it is Book 1 because I will certainly board the train for Book 2.

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Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Heather Lovelace

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This history buff has been looking for this book and didn’t even know it. Holmes does a beautiful job weaving an intricate tale of suspense, family, and sets it against the beautiful backdrop of ancient Egypt. The characters are wonderfully developed and I really appreciated the depth of relationships explored, familial versus social. Wonderfully vivid book that captured my imagination and heart. I cannot wait to read more!

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Sara Oxton

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bird in a Snare by N.L. Holmes a four-star read that will hook you. This is number one in the Lord Hani Mysteries series and will ensure you want more and more. I am not a big fan of historical stories but love a good cosy mystery and this one just surprised me. It was detailed and encompassing, I felt like I was reading the story and enjoying it rather than being taught history as I read the story. There is a lot going on in this story and a lot to keep track of, but if you can keep it all together you will enjoy this story, that’s the only reason I gave it four-stars as I did get a little lost at times. Overall if you like a good mystery that will keep you hooked the pick this one up.

Review by @saraoxo

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Bird in a Snare (Lord Hani Mysteries #1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Amanda Kimble

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Bird In A Snare (Lord Hani Mystery #1) by N.L. Holmes

This is the first book I’ve read by Mrs. Holmes and what a read it was. This was a phenomenal read and I can’t wait for the next installment of the series. The characters are so real and it’s hard to put down.

Amen-hotep aka Hani is a diplomat and travels. He travels to find a friend who has been murdered. Things aren’t going well at home and things aren’t going well in the investigation. The quote I choose for Hani is: “Nub-nefer, my love, you must have trust. Trust in our good king, who is devoted to the Hidden One, his father. Look at how he’s built temples to his honor and remade the Southern Ipet temple completely. I can only repeat: he would never permit his son to do anything impious. You must believe that.”

Amen-mose aka Maya, Hani’s scribe, is taken along the journey with his employer. Maya wouldn’t be where he is if not for Hani and feels he owes him. He goes without complaint and finds that there’s something amiss. The quote I choose for Maya is: “Osir protect us! What an abomination! What sort of pervert would stoop to such a thing, Lord Hani?”

This is the first book of the genre that I’ve read and I can’t wait for more. Holmes knows how to catch a reader’s attention and keep it. It was hard to put this book down.

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Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Faith Jackson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love the ups, downs, twists and turns this book brings the reader on through Hani’s eyes as an Egyptian diplomat. Prepare to have your boots knocked off with the mystery and intrigue of this suspenseful read. This book involves the best that mysteries have to offer including everything you can imagine. No matter how high this unfolds for him, he’s prepared to take down whoever or whatever is in his way. My heart raced reading every line of this book and where it would take Hani to solve the mysteries that were laid out before him.
This book has everything you could want in one of its caliber: Twists, turns, tragedies, great descriptions of Egypt including Syria, easy to read, fun to read, entertaining, and full of action. Excellent read!

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Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is an amazing adventure set in Anciet Egyptian times. The author has described the places and people in such detail that you can imagine them as of they actually existed.

It is a great murder mystery. When a high profiled bandit is assassinated, Hani is sent to find out who is responsible.
With their kings declining health and rumours of his son’s reign not being as peaceful a time as they are currently living in could this murder be related to the future Kings plans or did the victim cause trouble with another member of another area of the land?

Its a great read which keeps you turning the pages. The story takes a little while to get into due to the characters and how they relate to each other but once you get that it grips you until the end.

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Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes is a historical cosy mystery set in ancient Egyptian times where NL takes us on a journey where there is a dark, deadly and sinister plot. She paints a vivid world and her writing invites you into the storyline. Having said that the story did start out a little slow and I also found myself wandering and skipping things to move it along at times and having to go back and reread somethings. NL’s passion for the subject matter is clear within her writing and this is not just a story it is also a lesson on 13th century Egypt.

3.5 stars

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Sheri Schrader

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bird in a Snare by N.L. Holmes is the first book in The Lord Hani Mysteries series. During the days of Amenhotep III and IV in Egypt, Lord Hani is out to solve a crime. The crime seems simple, but Lord Hani has to go around new reforms, intrigue, and mystery. Will he find the murderer and solve the crime? This is a really interesting story set in a complex period of Egyptian history. There is a lot of attention to detail and the detail helped me dive into the story. I enjoy historical fiction and a good mystery and this combines both. Lord Hani is a great character and I look forward to more mysteries with him. He has many hats and roles to play and always pulls it off. He could go head to head with some of literatures other great detectives. I look forward to reading more in this series and from this author in the future.

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Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bird in a Snare by N.L. Holmes is the first book in the Lord Hani Mystery series. This is a well written and detailed book that takes you on a journey with the character.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I was impressed by how detailed and vivid this story was. It really felt like I was there with the character, experiencing everything he did. I can picture it all so clearly and for me that definitely enhanced the reading experience.
I loved the authors writing style as well. It really lent to weaving the mystery and building up the story line. Hani was an interesting character, his relationship with his family and with Maya were fascinating to read about.
I very kind enjoyed this story and will certainly be looking into more work by this author.

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Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Erica Fish

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I did not know what to expect with the title of Bird in a Snare but let me tell you this, I was not disappointed. Ancient Egypt is such a fascinating time and when N. L. Homes incorporated into his story it was an amazing story. The story paints a beautiful picture of Ancient Egypt and I gained more knowledge of a beautiful setting. The plot of the story is a fast-paced thriller. It is the story where you cannot trust anyone. Hani is called in to investigate the murder of the Syrian bandit. During his investigation, he learns that he cannot trust anyone (not even the person who sent him to investigate it). There are twists and turns, ups and downs, and surprises around every corner. Will Hani be able to figure out what is going on? Or more importantly whom he can trust and who not to trust?

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Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author. This is a murder-mystery story that I enjoyed to the end. It is a well written story that has characters that make the story easy to read. This is an interesting story that you never know who can be trusted. Hani is sent to investigate a murder but what he finds is so much more. As things get complicated for him will the superiors accuse the wrong person? This story did start a little slow but after a couple of chapters things picked up and it became fast paced. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next and if the murderer gets caught.

Review by @bjwagner
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Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Laura Furuta

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1)
By N.L. Holmes
5 out of 5 stars

I loved reading the book Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes. It is a story that pulled me in from the beginning and didn’t let me go until the final page. It is a book that has mystery, murder, danger, and intrigue. The story is written in such a way that the storyline and the characters come alive with each chapter that you read. I loved reading about the main character of Hani, who is an Egyptian diplomat. Hani is a man that is trusted by many. He loves his family and also has a love of birds. I couldn’t help but root for Hani to have success in all that he does. Duties that include the investigation of a murder. This story had me turning pages wondering what was going to happen next. There are twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. I also enjoyed that the story is told with such detail and I felt like I was right there with the characters. Don’t miss out on this exciting and entertaining story. I highly recommend reading it.

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When Hani, an Egyptian diplomat under Akhenaten, is sent to investigate the murder of a useful bandit leader in Syria, he encounters corruption, tangled relationships, and yet more murder. His investigation is complicated by the new king’s religious reforms, which have struck Hani’s own family, priests of Amen-Ra, to the core. His own son has even been lured into the new religion. Despite his familial trials, Hani’s mission is to amass enough evidence for his superiors to prosecute the wrongdoers despite the king’s protection—but not just every superior can be trusted. And maybe not even the king!

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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. 

Today, since their son is grown, she lives with her husband, three cats and a dog. They split their time between Florida and northern France, where she gardens, weaves, plays the violin, dances, and occasionally drives a jog-cart. And reads, of course.

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