This is a new series by Michael Northrup that is like the 39 Clues series and the Infinity Ring Series that includes an online game that you can play to continue the adventure after you read the book. I didn't play the game, but I read the book in one day over spring break. I couldn't put it down. I love books about mummies and curses and I think I've spoken before about my fascination with death rituals. The Egyptians were masters of death rituals. This book has a lot of action as Alex's mother tries to save his life using the book of the dead but she ends up raising some "death walkers" also and they start wreaking havoc. I just bought this book at the book fair and can't wait for Mr. Northrup to publish the next in the series. Other exciting books by this author offered in our library are "Trapped" and "Surrounded by Sharks."
