Stephenia McGee reviews Cairo

Review for Cairo by Victoria Pitts Caine



It was just a simple delivery. A small envelope from the pastor at their church. But Addie and Gary Wright may have to give their lives for it. When the travel agency reports them missing, Liz McCran will venture into Egypt to rescue the missing couple.

Liz thought she knew all about Egypt and their customs, but when a handsome Egyptian steals her heart, is she willing to take a leap of faith and accept his traditional, yet hasty, proposal? With help from Addie’s cousin Donnie, Liz uses her skills in Egyptology to follow a trail of clues and a maze of deception.    

Ms. Caine obviously put a lot of research into this novel, and it shows. The fast-paced adventure is laden with Egyptian mythology, traditions, customs and history. The characters follow a line of well-thought out clues and riddles, and each piece ties into the last. I especially liked the church’s role in the story and how the faith of persecuted Christians is integral to the outcome. The romance that buds between the main characters is balanced and believable, and adds depth to this plot-driven action adventure. The story flows nicely, with no sagging middle or unfinished ends. A deeper point of view would have really drawn the reader further into the story, but overall Cairo is a well-written and an exciting read.

4 ½ Stars