"Think Indiana Jones with a big serving of steampunk and a delicious helping of archaeology, and you have the second thrills-and-spills adventure in bestselling author Vashti Hardy's fantastic world-building Relic Hunters series . With her prodigiously inventive imagination and storytelling talents, Hardy delivers another reading treasure with action at every turn, the richly detailed illustrations of Rebecca Sheerin, and an adorable cast of characters as we step into a spectacular steampunk world of wonders and fantastical technology." - Sheffield Star "A real feel of a blockbuster told in just over 100 pages . This steampunk fantasy contains the familiar elements that make Vashti Hardy's books so popular with children and robot camels are a neat touch as our heroes make their way across the desert . Alongside the cliff hangers, drama and thrills there is a wise message about that the real 'treasure' in life being people, particularly family." -- A Library Lady, blog "Steampunk fantasy, archaeology and technology combine in a thrilling race to discover the secrets of an ancient treasure . another wonderfully imaginative, action-packed Indiana-Jones-esque adventure with a brilliant blend of archaeology, steampunk and technology from ancient relics to robotic camels . perfect for young adventurers of 9+.

" -- Book Craic, blog "The thrilling second book in the Relic Hunters series. This is a fantastic, accessible series for readers age 9+ from the queen of STEM adventures, Vashti Hardy." -- Scope for Imagination, blog "Brilliantly written and illustrated, exciting and full of those STEM references for which Vashti Hardy is so very well known, this is a fabulous sequel to last year's The Clockwork Key." -- Mrs Sydney's Famous World's Smallest Library, blog "A tale full of adventure and following clues to find an ancient treasure. There's a bit of a tricksy tomb finale too, which made this book feel like Indiana Jones." -- Sifa Elizabeth Reads, blog.