"Sphinx" by Robin Cook, Paperback

"Sphinx" by Robin Cook is a gripping medical thriller that ventures into the world of archaeology and ancient mysteries. Best known for his medical suspense novels like Coma, Cook takes a different route in Sphinx, blending adventure, danger, and intrigue.

The story follows Erica Baron, a young Egyptologist who stumbles upon a dark conspiracy involving stolen artifacts, secret tombs, and murder during her travels in Egypt. As she delves deeper, she uncovers secrets that powerful people will kill to protect. Full of suspense and exotic settings, Sphinx is a chilling and fast-paced novel that explores the collision between ancient history and modern greed.

This edition notes it was also made into a film adaptation, emphasizing its cinematic appeal.