The Sphinx details a horrifying legacy connected to ancient Egypt, brought to life by Masterton in typically violent fashion. Gene Keiller, a young politician with a reputation to enforce finds his world shattered when he meets a beautiful woman at a party a woman with a terrifying and secret past. The first-person narrative ensures a fast read. Erskine is an eccentric character who adds much to an otherwise sleight tale.
Typical early Masterton - slim, fast-moving, occasionally horrific and often fun. Harry Erskine, rogue psychic (who also appears in the Manitou books) investigates. THE DJINNĪn Arabian spirit (The Djinn of the title), trapped inside an ancient jar, is released from its prison - with predictably disastrous results. Despite the fact that this is Masterton's first novel it's still a surprisingly shocking tale. The book features the first appearance of the rogue psychic, Harry Erskine, who, with the help of medicine man, Singing Rock enters into battle against the shaman, Misquamacus.įast-paced and brimming with Indian legends. A harrowing story of the reincarnation of a red Indian Medicine Man in modern day New York.
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