Sara’s life takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue and danger. As tensions rise due to James’s position within Egypt’s elite and the implications of his paternity subpoena, Sara must navigate complex family dynamics and rekindle old flames. The story unfolds through multiple perspectives—Sara, Andy, and Rick—each providing insight into their motivations and struggles.

The family’s vacation quickly spirals into chaos when Rick’s reckless decision to illegally climb the Great Pyramid leads to police involvement. In desperation, Sara turns to James for help, reigniting their past romance amidst escalating threats against their lives. The narrative is filled with suspense as they confront not only personal challenges but also the broader socio-political upheaval occurring around them.

This was like the mummy 2.0! A contemporary version of the early 2000s hit! It was OK, not as good as a couple of the new remakes of the book but still ok!

**Review of *Cairo: Eclipse on the Nile Book I* by T.A. Manly**

T.A. Manly's *Cairo: Eclipse on the Nile Book I* is an engaging family saga that intertwines romance and suspense against the backdrop of post-insurrection Egypt. The narrative follows Sara, a successful businesswoman, who takes her family on a seemingly idyllic vacation that quickly spirals into chaos due to complex family dynamics and rekindled passions.

The story is structured around multiple perspectives, allowing readers to delve into the motivations of Sara, her husband Andy, and their son Rick. This approach adds depth to the unfolding drama, particularly when Rick’s reckless act of climbing the Great Pyramid leads to legal and social complications that threaten the family’s safety【54†source】【55†source】.

Manly effectively captures the volatility of the setting, mirroring the characters' personal struggles with the political turmoil around them. The rekindled romance between Sara and her ex-lover, James, adds layers of intrigue as they navigate not only their past but also the immediate dangers posed by James's elite status in Egypt. The pacing is steady, balancing moments of reflection with suspenseful action that keeps readers invested until the very end【54†source】【55†source】.

Overall, *Cairo: Eclipse on the Nile* promises a thrilling start to the Eclipse Nile series, blending heartfelt family drama with the high stakes of a romantic thriller in a vividly drawn setting. Readers looking for a mix of adventure and emotional depth will find this book compelling.

This book had a good plot and storyline, but my personal preference is for books to not go back and forth from different characters perspectives, so I struggled with that some.

I did like the characters, and liked the story though and think that someone who does not struggle with multiple character viewpoints would enjoy this book!

Sara, a successful businessperson in her mid-thirties, orchestrates a holiday for her family to unstable, post-insurrection Egypt that serves as a cover to meet with her ex-lover James. This meeting is complicated by James’s recent legal challenge regarding husband Andy’s paternity of Sara’s seventeen-year-old son, Rick.

The family’s vacation quickly spirals into chaos when Rick’s reckless decision to illegally climb the Great Pyramid leads to police involvement. In desperation, Sara turns to James for help, reigniting their past romance amidst escalating threats against their lives, and finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue and danger. As tensions rise due to James’s position within Egypt’s elite and the implications of his paternity subpoena, Sara must navigate complex family dynamics and rekindle old flames.

The narrative is filled with suspense as they confront not only deeply buried family secrets but also the broader socio-political upheaval occurring around them.

Loved it. Will recommend to others