Barnabas Tew and the Case of the Missing Scarab

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Pub Date 26 Jul 2018 | Archive Date 16 Jul 2018

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Description

Barnabas Tew, a detective in Victorian London, is having a hard time making a name for himself, probably because most of his clients end up dead before he can solve their cases. His luck is about to change, though, for better or worse: Anubis, the Egyptian god of the dead, notices him and calls him to the Egyptian underworld. A terrible kidnapping has occurred; one that promises to put an end to the status quo and could perhaps even put an end to the entire world. It is up to Barnabas (along with his trusty assistant, Wilfred) to discover the culprit and set things to right. Can he turn his luck around and solve the most important case of his life?

Barnabas Tew, a detective in Victorian London, is having a hard time making a name for himself, probably because most of his clients end up dead before he can solve their cases. His...


Advance Praise

Praise from Reader's Favorite Reviews: Where this story really shines is in its humor. The premise itself promises much “fish out of water” awkwardness. Add to that Barnabas’ tendency to speak without thinking (or simply not understanding that which he’s speaking about) and the laughs are plentiful. As an adult with a penchant for Victorian detectives and all things Egyptian, this book was straight up my alley. But I wondered how it would fare with its target young adult audience? On a whim, I read the first chapter with my ten-year-old daughter. She’s hooked. Columbkill Noonan manages to weave a fascinating and entertaining story. The banter between Barnabas and Wilfred (well, quite frankly all the dialogue) flows naturally.  Fans of Egyptian mythology will enjoy the depictions of the various gods and goddesses, but those without prior knowledge of the pantheon will not find themselves lost. All in all, Barnabas Tew and The Case Of The Missing Scarab is a delightful romp and I cannot wait for Barnabas and Wilfred’s next case!

Praise from Reader's Favorite Reviews: Where this story really shines is in its humor. The premise itself promises much “fish out of water” awkwardness. Add to that...


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