Smithsonian Magazine, June 2013 "[A] thoughtful account of the post-unearthing life of the famous royal.an entertaining, lively book--she also interjects common sense, science and authentic history into her account.In the context of Marchant's book, the initial discovery fades: Real insight lies in the layers that time and new technologies reveal about the king and his nation." New Jersey syndicated "First Read" column , 5/26/13 "A fascinating tale" Nature, 6/27/13 "[The] rip-roaring story unwraps the science layer by layer, in tandem with the momentous discoveries and the emergence of theories on the ruler's health and parentage" Sacramento Bee , 6/30/13 "It's been a wild ride for King Tutankhamun's mummy.Marchant separates the facts from the fiction that has surrounded the controversial relic and explains #145;what science can and can't tell us' about King Tut." American Way Magazine , 7/1/13 "Compelling." New Scientist "An unusual, gripping spin on the familiar." The Book Bag "A must-read for anyone who is fascinated in the history of Egypt.

" San Francisco/Sacramento Book Review "This is science journalism at its best -- elucidating, thorough, and just plain fun.Intense and exciting, The Shadow King is written like a fast-paced detective novel, with cliff-hanger chapter endings and breathtaking impetus. In the hands of a good writer, even the driest subject becomes fascinating. The Egyptian mummies are about as dry as they get, but in Marchant's extremely competent hands, they are resurrected into a vivid afterlife, albeit one they may not have imagined." Wall Street Journal , 7/27/13 "Marchant expounds Tut's scientific aspects and mysteries with engaging clarity." TrulyArts "Well worth a read for anyone who's interest in the Pharaohs.".