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The Lost Tomb: And Other Real-Life Stories of Bones, Burials, and Murder

From the #1 bestselling author of THE LOST CITY OF THE MONKEY GOD, a jaw-dropping discovery of an Egyptian tomb opens up a slew of archaeological mysteries and deadly tales. Now in paperback with an EXCITING BONUS ADVENTURE!

What’s it like to be the first to enter an Egyptian burial chamber that’s been sealed for thousands of years? What horrifying secret was found among the prehistoric ruins of the American Southwest? Who really was the infamous Monster of Florence?

From the jungles of Honduras to macabre archaeological sites in the American Southwest, Douglas Preston's explorations have taken him across the globe. THE LOST TOMB brings together a compelling collection of true stories about buried treasure, enigmatic murders, lost tombs, bizarre crimes, and other fascinating tales of the past and present.

Audiobook available, read by Will Collyer

The Lost Tomb: And Other Real-Life Stories of Bones, Burials, and Murder
by Douglas Preston

  • Publication Date: January 28, 2025
  • Genres: History, Nonfiction, True Crime
  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
  • ISBN-10: 1538741237
  • ISBN-13: 9781538741238