Crocodile on the Sandbank / Elizabeth Peters 262 p.

In 1884, after her father's death, spinster Amelia Peabody go to visit the place her father studied in depth--Egypt, its pyramids and archaeology.  She employs a young woman as companion that she rescued in Italy when Evelyn's former lover dumped her.  The plot thickens when both Evelyn's former lover and her cousin turn up in Egypt.  Archaeologists Walter and Radcliffe Emerson are taken by the two even though Radcliffe hides his affection well.  When strange accidents occur, mysterious disappearances happen, and a mummy starts walking, a fun visit to an archaeological dig turns dangerous.

1st in the Amelia Peabody mysteries new series

Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie the Oregon Trail Diary of Hattie Campbell / Kristiana Gregory 163 p.

13-year-old Hattie Campbell tells the story of her family's wagon trip from Missouri to Oregon in the 1847. She describes the hazards, losses, and joys on this 6 month long race to their new home.  A work in the Dear America series.

Dick Francis's Gamble / Felix Francis 352 p.

Felix Francis continues his father’s tradition of mysteries set in a racing and other background.  Nicholas “Fox” Foxton, champion jockey who suffered a career ending injury, is out for the day with Herb Kovak, his fellow independent financial advisor, at the Grand National races when Herb is murdered right in front of him.  Foxton investigates Kovak’s death as he is the executor; and, quickly finds himself the next victim.  Francis skillfully evolves relationships, fast paced plots, with twists, as Foxton tries to out “Fox” the bad guys.