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Jake Ransom and the Howling Sphinx
Rollins, James
calibre (0.8.18) [http://calibre-ebook.com]
2010-10-02T04:00:00+00:00
<p>Using his father's watch as a key, Jake intends to return to Calypsos.
Instead he's thrust into a strange desert land where he's joined by his
friends Marika, Pindor, and Bach'uuk and his sister, Kady. As they try
to figure out what to do next, a surprise attack by the beautiful young
Princess Nefertiti takes them all captive. <br><br> Soon even she is
battling the Skull King's minions. For Jake has something the Skull King
wants - a prize that will give its owner awesome power, including
control of the fearsome Howling Sphinx. In a new pounding adventure,
Jake races against time to outfight and outwit Kalverum Rex, knowing
that if the Skull King wins, he'll be unstoppable. <br><br> Filled with
unexpected danger, challenging puzzles, and dazzling action, this is a
first-rate, fast-paced thriller - a read only James Rollins could have
created! </p>
Orion Publishing Group
eng