The London Deception by Addison Fox

Author:Addison Fox
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2013-09-03T23:00:00+00:00

She nodded, recognizing the value of getting Campbell involved. Although all of them had a basic proficiency with technology, there wasn’t a system in existence her brother couldn’t get in or out of. He had the added benefit of understanding what something suspicious looked like in the digital world.

As her friend’s voice droned on from the speakerphone, Rowan knew she’d better cut him off and get him to the point. “Will, what is it that got your feelers up?”

“The answers I’m getting from supposed experts make no sense.”

Finn tapped a few keys on his computer before turning the laptop so they could both see it. “What did you ask them?”

“The basics we discussed. What they’ve heard about the dig in the Valley. What was the word on the expected cache. I even played around with the curse thread, curious to see what I’d fine.”

“And?” Rowan leaned closer to the computer, intrigued by the list of threads on the site Will was most excited about.

“Anyone who comments on the thread says the curse is real. They’ve pointed to other ancient texts to prove their point, as well.”

“You and I both know it’s a bunch of bunk. There’s no such thing as a curse.”

Finn tapped a few more keys. “Doesn’t mean someone doesn’t feel it’s not an awfully good deterrent to whatever’s in that tomb.”

“But how can it be a deterrent if no one really gives it any mind? I know the locals have been known for their superstitions, but not the professional archaeologists. I just find it hard to believe a team of research specialists are going to get spooked by something so silly.”

Will’s voice was tinny through the speakerphone, and the sounds of a class change were evident in the background. “One of the regular posters thinks the rumors of a curse are contributing to the red tape that the British Museum has been up against.”

“How much do you trust this guy’s input?” Finn tapped his finger to the screen, pointing on the link she needed to click next. “If I’m reading the thread you’re referring to, the commenter is named Hampstead 84.”

“That’s him.”

“And?” Finn pressed again. “How well do you know him?”

“I don’t. That’s part of why I hang out on these sites. It’s a way to talk archaeology with others in the field.”

“Have you seen this guy on the forums before?”

“A few times. He’s been on around six months.” Will’s voice echoed from the speaker again, the noise growing in volume in the background.

“Will? You still there?” Since the sound coming out of the phone resembled the noise of a thundering herd on the African plains, she assumed it was his class.

“Yeah. Look, I’ve gotta go. My next group of undergrads are walking in. I’ll follow up later.”

“Thanks, Will.” She ended the call and sat back to stare at Finn. “Something bothers you about this.”

“A lot of things. Just add this one to the list of things that make me increasingly concerned about what we’re going to find when we get to Luxor.

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