CAIRO: ECLIPSE ON THE NILE BOOK I
A gripping family saga set on a journey in a beautiful but volatile land (Eclipse Nile Series)
by T.A. Manly
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Pub Date 3 Oct 2024 | Archive Date 5 Jan 2025
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Description
A gripping family saga, a coming-of-age passage, and a romantic thriller set on a journey in a beautiful but volatile land (Eclipse Nile Series Book I)
Does Love never let go – even when it can lead to murder?
Sara, a successful businessperson in her mid-thirties, takes her family on a holiday-of-a-lifetime to unstable, post-insurrection Egypt as a ploy to secretly meet with her ex-lover James, who has recently issued a subpoena challenging her husband, Andy’s, paternity of their seventeen-year-old son, Rick.
James, who left Ireland under a cloud as the Celtic Tiger collapsed, has now risen to prominence as a member of Egypt’s powerful elite – a position that as an outsider makes him vulnerable to attack.
His paternity subpoena has unedged Andy, who is reverting to his student-self before he dropped out to fully support their young family, and seventeen-year-old, Rick, has his own reasons for travelling.
When Rick’s illegal climb on the Great Pyramid goes awry and is discovered by the police, Sara turns to newly reconnected James to shield her son. Their love is reignited – even as James manages to survive a targeted explosion.
Full of clandestine intrigue and danger with their lives increasingly under threat, the family are drawn into a tumultuous maelstrom under the scorching sun where rules do not apply – and where a counter revolution is being incited.
About CAIRO: ECLIPSE ON THE NILE Book I
This is the first book of the Eclipse Nile Series, with Books II and III in the series available. The novel switches perspectives between Sara, husband Andy and son Rick in a modernist close writing style that exposes each character’s motivation and provides insights. The writing style is intuitive and does not require any special literary knowledge, rather simply to be read.
All locations and references have been visited, and where necessary researched. Cross-cultural scenes are based on actual occurrences though obviously not in the contexts encountered in the book.
Reading Order:
CAIRO: ECLIPSE ON THE NILE Book I
NILE: ECLIPSE ON THE NILE Book II
RED SEA: ECLIPSE ON THE NILE Book III (Completes Trilogy)
Featured Reviews
Hailey H, Reviewer
Sara’s life takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue and danger. As tensions rise due to James’s position within Egypt’s elite and the implications of his paternity subpoena, Sara must navigate complex family dynamics and rekindle old flames. The story unfolds through multiple perspectives—Sara, Andy, and Rick—each providing insight into their motivations and struggles.
The family’s vacation quickly spirals into chaos when Rick’s reckless decision to illegally climb the Great Pyramid leads to police involvement. In desperation, Sara turns to James for help, reigniting their past romance amidst escalating threats against their lives. The narrative is filled with suspense as they confront not only personal challenges but also the broader socio-political upheaval occurring around them.
Rachel P, Reviewer
This was like the mummy 2.0! A contemporary version of the early 2000s hit! It was OK, not as good as a couple of the new remakes of the book but still ok!
Account D, Reviewer
**Review of *Cairo: Eclipse on the Nile Book I* by T.A. Manly**
T.A. Manly's *Cairo: Eclipse on the Nile Book I* is an engaging family saga that intertwines romance and suspense against the backdrop of post-insurrection Egypt. The narrative follows Sara, a successful businesswoman, who takes her family on a seemingly idyllic vacation that quickly spirals into chaos due to complex family dynamics and rekindled passions.
The story is structured around multiple perspectives, allowing readers to delve into the motivations of Sara, her husband Andy, and their son Rick. This approach adds depth to the unfolding drama, particularly when Rick’s reckless act of climbing the Great Pyramid leads to legal and social complications that threaten the family’s safety【54†source】【55†source】.
Manly effectively captures the volatility of the setting, mirroring the characters' personal struggles with the political turmoil around them. The rekindled romance between Sara and her ex-lover, James, adds layers of intrigue as they navigate not only their past but also the immediate dangers posed by James's elite status in Egypt. The pacing is steady, balancing moments of reflection with suspenseful action that keeps readers invested until the very end【54†source】【55†source】.
Overall, *Cairo: Eclipse on the Nile* promises a thrilling start to the Eclipse Nile series, blending heartfelt family drama with the high stakes of a romantic thriller in a vividly drawn setting. Readers looking for a mix of adventure and emotional depth will find this book compelling.
Marci C, Reviewer
This book had a good plot and storyline, but my personal preference is for books to not go back and forth from different characters perspectives, so I struggled with that some.
I did like the characters, and liked the story though and think that someone who does not struggle with multiple character viewpoints would enjoy this book!
Riley W, Reviewer
Sara, a successful businessperson in her mid-thirties, orchestrates a holiday for her family to unstable, post-insurrection Egypt that serves as a cover to meet with her ex-lover James. This meeting is complicated by James’s recent legal challenge regarding husband Andy’s paternity of Sara’s seventeen-year-old son, Rick.
The family’s vacation quickly spirals into chaos when Rick’s reckless decision to illegally climb the Great Pyramid leads to police involvement. In desperation, Sara turns to James for help, reigniting their past romance amidst escalating threats against their lives, and finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue and danger. As tensions rise due to James’s position within Egypt’s elite and the implications of his paternity subpoena, Sara must navigate complex family dynamics and rekindle old flames.
The narrative is filled with suspense as they confront not only deeply buried family secrets but also the broader socio-political upheaval occurring around them.
Loved it. Will recommend to others
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