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The Pharaoh’s Secret (The NUMA Files)

The Pharaoh’s Secret is a Kurt Austin adventure in The NUMA Files, centred on a deadly incident off the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa and a conspiracy tied to Ancient Egypt. The listing describes a fast-moving thriller, and customer feedback reports enjoyable action and pacing. This is a Kindle edition with reading features including screen-reader support and enhanced typesetting.

At a glance

Follows Kurt Austin and the NUMA team as a rescue mission leads to an investigation of a secretive organisation.
The plot connects a poisonous black mist on Lampedusa with Ancient Egyptian knowledge and a threat to northern Africa.
Kindle listing includes screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

A clear action-thriller premise combines a rescue mission, Mediterranean setting and ancient-history conspiracy.
Customer feedback describes the story as fast-paced, entertaining and well-crafted.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Sphere
Publication date	Nov. 18 2025
Language	English
Print length	401 pages
ISBN-13	978-1408724156

Kindle edition
File size	2.6 MB
Screen reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Not Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

What to know before buying

The Kindle listing gives digital reading details alongside a 401-page print-length figure. Choose this edition if its Kindle format suits your reading setup.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers looking for an action-led Kurt Austin and NUMA Files adventure.
Thriller readers drawn to Mediterranean settings, rescue plots and Ancient Egyptian mysteries.
Kindle readers who value screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting or Word Wise.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a print copy rather than a Kindle edition.
Readers who prefer a story without high-stakes action or conspiracy themes.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.2 / 5 · 10,591 ratings

5 stars48%48%
4 stars35%35%
3 stars12%12%
2 stars3%3%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback highlights an interesting, creative and fast-paced story, with readers describing the thriller as well-crafted, action-filled and entertaining. Some feedback calls it a brief but enjoyable crossover with another series. The overall rating distribution is mostly positive but includes a smaller middle and lower-star share, so individual preferences may differ. These impressions concern the story, while the listed Kindle reading features indicate how the digital edition is presented.

Positive themes

Feedback describes the story as interesting, creative and fast-paced.
Readers report continuous action, good pacing and an entertaining read.

Mixed feedback

Some readers characterize it as a brief crossover with another series.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Pharaoh’s Secret about?

Kurt Austin and the NUMA team respond to a distress call after a ship explodes near Lampedusa and releases a poisonous black mist. The investigation leads to an organisation using Ancient Egyptian knowledge to destabilise northern Africa.

What format is listed?

The product details describe a Kindle edition. They also report a 401-page print length, so that figure should not be taken as the file's page count on every device.

What Kindle reading features are listed?

Screen Reader is supported, enhanced typesetting is enabled, and Word Wise and Page Flip are enabled. X-Ray is not enabled.

What do customers say about the book?

The supplied customer-feedback summary highlights an interesting, fast-paced story, continuous action and good pacing. Some readers also describe it as a brief but entertaining crossover with another series.