The Third Gate

The Third Gate is a cross between a Dan Brown novel and Raiders of the Lost Ark. A brilliant archaeologist is hot on the trail of the burial site of the first ruler of unified Egypt. The anticipated riches include the first crown of the Egyptian pharaohs, which would cement the archaeologist in the......more

3.5 stars This is not one of those adventures that plops you into a conspiracy or conundrum on the very first page, takes off at warp speed, and doesn't give you a moment's rest until the very last page. This is what is known as a 'slow-burner'. The plot gradually builds up, clues and hints are dropp......more

Lincoln Child delivers a unique take on the cursed Egyptian tomb story. Searching for the fabled burial place of Egypt’s first pharaoh an archeological team begins to be plagued by strange occurrences. Simple, unfortunate incidents or an alarming ancient curse? Jeremy Logan, an investigator of enigm......more

The Third Gate introduces Professor Jeremy Logan, an empathic medieval history professor who moonlights as a supernatural investigator (where does he find the time.) He is invited by Ethan Rush, a brilliant doctor a self-confessed expert in near-death experiences to look into an ancient tomb disovere......more

Interesting but failed to surprise My first book by this author, it engaded my interest quickly. Paced well, it's characters were fascinating as was the premise. Momentum builds as the team makes their way through the three chambers of the tomb. And with each, fascinating discovery is made. The subp......more