The Death of an Effendi

Set in the murder capital of the world in 1909 Cairo, this intriguing tale follows Gareth Owen, the Mamur Zapt, as he investigates the death of a prominent effendi. With foreign interests at stake and threats from powerful figures lurking in the shadows, the investigation leads Owen to the ancient Crocodilopolis, where unsettling secrets may lie. As tensions rise and danger mounts, the story explores the complexities of power and survival in a tumultuous era.