He Shall Thunder in the Sky

The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 12

By: Elizabeth Peters

Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat

Length: 17 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

In her best-selling Amelia Peabody mysteries, author Elizabeth Peters has created an award-winning mixture of vivid archeological detail, finely-tuned suspense, and witty romance. This, the 12th Amelia Peabody mystery, opens in 1914. As the tides of war rise, Egypt is threatened by attacks. Espionage abounds, pulling in several members of the Peabody Emerson household even as they embark on a new archeological season. Amidst a growing tangle of disguises and deceptions, Emerson's nemesis, the Master Criminal, appears. As increasing perils threaten the Peabody Emersons, their expedition, and Egypt, help arrives from a most unlikely source. He Shall Thunder in the Sky is a treasure; absorbing, intriguing, and highly entertaining. And the surprising resolution is one that leaves even the unflappable Amelia thunderstruck.

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Critic reviews

• Romantic Times Award Winner - Best Historical Mystery, 2000

"Filled with intrigue and nail-biting suspense...rich with detail and realism...ripe with tension and peril." (The Washington Post Book World)
"Between Amelia Peabody and Indiana Jones, it's Amelia, in wit and daring, by a landslide." (The New York Times Book Review)
"Despite having produced 11 previous tales of Egyptological mystery and detection, Peters still writes a deeply satisfying story that combines elements of espionage, mystery, and romance. Some big surprises are in store for readers while Peters deftly ties her subplots together, but a few threads are left dangling enticingly at the end, leaving fans to expect another installment in this extraordinary series." (Publishers Weekly)

Will They Ever Get Together?

Again another Egyptian story of the Russell 's. This has an under story of the second world war, the Suez Canal, and spies and double secret agents. There are many things not shared in the family this year. The trust questioned between family for the first time! Good and bad comes out some you want, others you wish hadn't happened and you will regret the way in which they did. I'm not telling, but something we all I believe, readers following the series, have waited for it seems forever, finally comes true. Yea!!

The Superb Peabody Series

It is within this highly entertaining series that one can expand not only historical knowledge but deepen one’s vocabulary and correct one’s grammar along with catching subtly woven themes of truth and goodness. Her characters are well developed making suspending belief effortless.
However, I will pass on the final Peabody installment, “The Painted Queen” as Peters did not write it due to being interrupted by her own death. The attempt to imitate another author’s writing voice is unachievable; and that is something to ponder.
How I love Egyptology. If you do also, please, read Belzoni’s account of his Nile travels in the early 19th century.

Best ever

She does such a good job. The narrator and the author are amazing. I must read.

Finally!!!

Probably my favorite of the series so far. Even if you have read this series, listening to Barbara’s performances bring it to a whole other level. She is amazing!

Another Triumph!

A perfect marriage of story, characters and narrator. In addition to a satisfying story I always enjoy learning about the customs of the time and Egyptian culture. Thank you Elizabeth Peters!

Excellent!

This is a wonderful tale, told with humor and knowledge. I've listened to all the books in the series, and this was definitely the best. Amelia can be a bit egotistical, so injecting some more "objective" narrative can be a relief. And this narrator - Barbara Rosenblat - is fantastic, with a range of voices that is truly awesome.

A good, fun read.

Any additional comments?

I picked up this audiobook having never heard of the series before. In fact, I didn't realize it was one in a series until I started listening, I only noted that it was a highly rated book when I decided on a whim to purchase it. I really loved it! The reader was extraordinary in handling the huge cast of characters and the story managed to contain both overt and subtle humor without sacrificing drama, suspense, and even a little romance. I've been yearning for another since I finished it but the next book in the series is only available in MP3 in abridged format and there's no way I want to sacrifice any part of the story.

Great fun, engaging entertainment

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes.
The characters are delightful. The story line is intriguing. The setting is exotic.

What did you like best about this story?

The performance, the plot...all good.

Which character ??? as performed by Barbara Rosenblat ??? was your favorite?

Rameses. Such a nice mixture of shy and outrageous.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Absolutely. Had a difficult time not doing so!

Gotta listen to it

I love historical fictions and this is another great one. All of the Amelia Peabody's are great

the best of the series!

I loved this one. Of course they are all great. but this really kept me on the edge of my seat, very exciting.