Dinner with King Tut

by Sam Kean

First published 2025

Renowned Egyptologist Sam Kean secures a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: a private dinner with King Tutankhamun's mummy. But as the night unfolds, Kean realizes the ancient pharaoh is more than a dusty relic. A war of words erupts as Kean uncovers Tut's darkest secrets, while the mummy demands a reckoning for the desecration of his tomb. With his career and very life on the line, Kean must outwit the vengeful spirit before the night is through.

Genres: historical-fiction, mystery, archaeology, supernatural, ancient

Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, supernatural-elements

464 pages · Paperback · Back Bay Books

Content warnings: violence

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