ROSETTA KEY: An Ethan Gage Adventure: 2 - Softcover

"Historical fiction meets thriller here, with plenty to interest fans of both genres. The action is nearly nonstop, the humor is plentiful, and the intrigue is more than enough to keep the pages turning."--School Library Journal

"An utterly captivating romp. . . . Dietrich spins a merry magical mystery tour, winningly intricate. . . . It's the history that grabs you, rewritten as a pulse-pounding cliffhanger action flick. . . . Mr. Spielberg! Mr. Lucas! It's your move."--Seattle Times

"In recent years he turned to writing historical novels, successfully redirecting his knack for summarizing complex historical events quickly in clear, concise and interesting terms. His painstaking research and eye for detail allows him to bring characters and their surroundings vividly to life."--Anacortes American (WA)

"Does the late George MacDonald Fraser's irresistible anti-hero, Sir Harry Flashman, have some competition? We hope so."--Sacramento Bee

"Sit down, suspend disbelief, and enjoy Dietrich's fabulous romp through history."--Bookloons.com

"For lovers of stirring historical adventure laden with intriguing myste ry and puzzles galore, The Rosetta Key is a terrific thrill ride not to be missed."--Anacortes Now (WA)

"A full-bore thriller, and who better than Dietrich for an all-out romp with seductive characters, alluring plot, and dynamic historical elements?"--Booklist

"Ethan Gage undergoes further life-threatening adventures in this rollicking sequel. . . . Ever the incorrigible gambler and all-around scamp, Gage makes an irresistible anti-hero. The ending promises more volumes in what one hopes will be a long series."--Publishers Weekly

"An electrifying combination of battles, exotic landscapes, and colorful characters who really lived."--International Thriller Writers Blog

"The Rosetta Key creates a satisfying blend of military and ancient history, adventure and romance."--Newark Star Ledger

American adventurer Ethan Gage is forced to apply all his wits and archaeological prowess to prevent the Book of Thoth, an ancient Egyptian scroll reputed to have sinister magical powers, from falling into the wrong hands.