The Legionnaire: Mask of the Pharaoh, by S.J. Parkinson
Written by S.J. Parkinson
Edited by Misti Wolanski
The golden burial mask of Tutankhamun was the most famous archaeological discovery of the 20th century. When it is stolen from the guarded hold of a cargo ship in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the impact of the crime threatens to destroy everything in one man’s life.
Stephen Anderson is living a lie. A former Sergent in the French Foreign Legion, he deserted after witnessing the murder of a fellow legionnaire at the hands of senior officers. After faking his death in the Algerian desert, Anderson believes he is safe but must maintain a low profile to avoid detection. He began a new life as an investigator for a large US insurance company, letting others take credit for the items he retrieves.
Anderson is assigned as lead investigator by his insurance company to locate Tutankhamun’s burial mask. The theft results in intense international press coverage, threatening to expose his hidden past. An attempt was made on his life immediately before the theft. Were the thieves trying to improve their odds of success, or is someone from his earlier life seeking revenge?
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About S.J. Parkinson:
Mr. Parkinson was an Air Force avionics technician, a decorated veteran of the Persian Gulf War and several United Nations peacekeeping missions. He has lived overseas in numerous countries and travels extensively. He has written a newspaper column on computers and been published in several magazines.
SJ Parkinson
In my life, I have served in the Artillery and Air Force. I participated in the Persian Gulf War and several NATO Peacekeeping missions. I am a Master SCUBA Diver and Divemaster with just over 500 dives to my credit. Bringing those experiences to my novels does help to flesh out my characters and I hope it makes them more interesting and believable.
Writing is something I have always loved, but never thought I had time for. I felt the same way about learning to SCUBA dive and Ball Room dancing. After achieving those two personal goals, I knew it was time to try and get the stories I have carried in my head for years onto paper.