From the imaginative mind of Sax Rohmer, the master architect of exotic crime fiction and the creator of Dr. Fu Manchu, comes a chilling and atmospheric tale set in the mystical heart of Egypt.
The Whispering Mummy set in the sweltering, secretive streets of Cairo, where a European artist becomes obsessed with a beautiful local dancer. He is struck by her uncanny resemblance to the ancient mummy he has been using as a subject for his painting. As he attempts to use the living woman as his new model, strange and sinister events unfold, seemingly orchestrated by a shadowy stalker who watches the dancer with chilling intensity. The mystery draws the narrator and the wise Abu Tabah, the occult guardian of Egypt's secrets, into a compelling narrative that challenges the beliefs of all involved.
This story is an essential read for fans of classic pulp fiction, exotic mystery, and the thrilling supernatural dread that defines Sax Rohmer's unique literary vision.
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When a notable Egyptologist is found unconscious in his home with a mysterious scratch on his chest, his daughter reads a per-written note that instructs her to observes him carefully if such a situation were to arise. Baffled by the proceedings, she enlists the help of friends, colleagues and an investigator to help her. Abraham "Bram" Stoker (1847 - 1912) was an Irish author most famous for writing this novel, as well as the influence it has had upon the horror and vampire genre in print and film. Other notable works by this author include: "Miss Betty" (1898), "The Mystery of the Sea" (1902), and "The Jewel of Seven Stars" (1903). This classic of horror fiction is not to be missed by lovers of the genre and constitutes a must-read of anyone with an interest Victorian literature of this ilk. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.