The Scorpion Thief by Janyre Tromp | Review

Janyre Tromp is such a talented editor and author and her newest novel comes out this Tuesday, April 14, 2026! You won’t want to miss The Scorpion Thief: A Cold War, Myth-Infused Historical Thriller of Political Intrigue, Family Betrayal, and an Art Heist Worthy of the Silver Screen (Threads of the Lost Myth).

Read the back cover below, followed by my 5 star review.

Back Cover

A deadly Cold War political game.
A cursed Egyptian artifact.
Two sisters: one the treasure’s guardian, the other its thief.

Egyptologist Noura Marquette has spent her life piecing together remnants of the past, but nothing prepares her for the day her sister resurfaces in Cairo. Estranged for years, Estelle unleashes a web of whispered threats and dangerous connections that capture Noura in a treacherous snare of betrayal, espionage, and political gamesmanship.

As plans solidify to send King Tutankhamun’s artifacts on an unprecedented U.S. tour, forces far older than any tomb begin to stir. Revolutionaries lurk in the crowded streets. Art thieves circle like vultures. And in Washington, Nixon’s administration maneuvers to use the boy king’s treasures as a glittering tool of propaganda.

What begins as a family reckoning spirals into a deadly game where political agendas and ancient curses intertwine. In the streets of Cairo and the hurricane-lashed bayous of New Orleans, something older than history watches, stalking Noura as loyalties fracture and the lines between history and myth blur. Some curses never sleep and some debts can never be paid.

My Review

The Scorpion Thief is a fantastic novel filled with intrigue, mystery, absolutely fascinating history, a twisty plot, two estranged sisters, and sparks flying between my two favorite characters in the book.

Even the “unfabulous” (aka villains) characters where fabulously developed and sprang off the page.

I can usually pick up plot twists but Janyre kept me on my toes with this one. So if you’re in for jaw dropping moments, intricate mystery, and danger lurking everywhere—do pick up this fabulous historical fiction novel. The way Janyre knits words together, and her voice—well, don’t miss out. Get the book.

This is a general market book, but I think fans of Christian Historical Fiction and the General Market will love it. 5 stars from me!

I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author. All opinions in this review are my own.

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About the Author

Janyre Tromp is an award-winning, best-selling historical suspense novelist who writes fiery myth-laced tales that, at their core, hunt for beauty…even when it isn’t pretty. Her books include Darkness Calls the Tiger and Shadows in the Mind’s Eye. But she’s also a mom, award-winning editor, and wrangler of all things-including her fantastic teens and crazy fur babies. You can find her on social media or on her website, www.JanyreTromp.com.

I also reviewed Janyre’s novel, Shadows in the Mind’s Eye—check out that review here!