Amidst the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus, Captain Neptune Bone has unearthed an incredible relic which promises him supernatural powers. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, it's up to that well-known archaeologist and little known poet, Cairo Jim, and his faithful companions to prevent Bone from meddling with the Petticoats of Artemis. But can he do it in time?

Author Biography

Geoffrey McSkimming is the author of the Cairo Jim chronicles, a huge success in his native Australia, with fifteen books in the series so far. While researching the globe-trotting series he went to Egypt, Mexico and Peru, to name but a few! An entertaining speaker, Geoffrey regularly appears at events in full Cairo Jim costume!