The Murder of King Tut by James Patterson and Martin Dugard is described as the Ultimate Cold Case Re-opened. In the format of James Patterson’s signature (extremely) short chapters, the story is set out over three time periods: modern day, where we follow James’ progress in writing the book; the late 19th and early 20th century and the discovery of King Tut’s tomb; and 14th century BC, contemporary with King Tut’s life. It makes for an easy way to assimilate some ancient history. Whether or not this cold case is solved by the James Patterson treatment is debatable.

Catherine Wondrash

How can this book be deemed non-fiction

I cannot believe that the literary community would consider this a book of non-fiction. The "story" is interrupted twice for us to visit Patterson on Donald Trump's golf course or in his office where he is so busy multi-tasking. Patterson leaves us with three choices of murderers. It is absolutely ridiculous.

More Information

Read-Alikes

More Books

BookBrowse Book Club

A Pair of Aces
by Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray

Two women on opposite sides of the law team up to bring down gangster Lucky Luciano in this gripping novel.

About Discuss
When No One Else Will
by Amanda Skenandore

1940s Chicago nurse risks everything at an illegal women’s clinic during a high-profile trial of courage and sisterhood.

About Discuss

Members Recommend

Summer's Never Over
by Darby Bozeman

A woman revisits a Southern summer camp where a counselor's death may not have been an accident.

Read the Reviews
Feast
by Catherine Kurtz

In 19th-century France, a girl with a magical taste becomes a duc’s poison taster amid nobility and danger.

Read the Reviews
The Jellyfish Problem
by Tessa Yang

A marine biologist rescues a Maine island menaced by a giant glowing jellyfish in this inventive debut.

Read the Reviews
The Reimagining of Thornwood House
by Jaleigh Johnson

A witch and her ward discover a magical walking house and find the true meaning of home.

Read the Reviews