About “Sphinx”
Sphinx is a 1979 novel by Robin Cook. The story follows Erica Baron, a young American Egyptologist on a working vacation in Egypt. While in Cairo, she encounters an ancient statue of Seti I in a market, which draws her into a dangerous situation involving intrigue. This was Cook's third novel and one of the few not focused on medicine. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Praise for “Sphinx”
“Crackling with action and suspense.”
“Top marks for unmitigated tension and surprises.... Cook weaves ancient past and wicked present marvelously together.”
Book details
- Published
- 2001
- Latest edition
- 2001 · ISBN 9780451159496
- ISBN
- 9780451159496
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Sphinx | 2001 | 9780451159496 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sphinx | 1993 | 9781568494906 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | Sphinx | 1980 | 9780451091949 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Sphinx?
Sphinx by Robin Cook has 313 pages.
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