Scott Peters Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

12-year-old Zet tries to visit his best friend, a young student-apprentice at a jewelry workshop. But the huge, snaggletooth man at the door won't let him in! Something strange is going on behind those tall, spooky gates. Is Zet's best friend in trouble? Zet and his sister Kat have a mystery on their hands. The siblings start looking for answers. Then Zet and Kat receive a strange amulet. It's a clue, but to what? Can they solve the message of the amulet and rescue their friend? The young sleuths set out to follow the clues. Little do they know what danger and adventure lie in store! Discover ancient Egypt mysteries with this brother and sister detective team! This action-packed, fast-paced page turner appeals to mystery fans and reluctant readers alike. Fans of classics like the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew will love following kid detective Zet and his sister Kat on the trail to save their friend. Well researched facts fill this historical adventure set in Ancient Egypt.

A mystery taking place in old Egypt. Eleven year old Zet and his younger sister Kat are responsible for manning their families' shop while their father is fighting for Egypt and the Pharaoh. Each week their profits dwindle and they fear they won't have enough to support them, their mother and baby brother. When a thief runs through the marketplace, Zet offers to help the police catch the thief and collect the reward money, but he is unknowingly putting them all in the worst peril.