The Amulet of Power

The Amulet of Power is a novel by Mike Resnick. It explains events after Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation.

Back Cover Blurb
Here at last - the first exciting book in a bold new series of Lara Croft novels tying directly into the popular video games. The Amulet of Power reveals the never-before-shown events that took place between "The Last Revelation" and "Angel of Darkness." Trapped beneath the ruins of an Egyptian tomb, Lara faces certain death... until fate intervenes and sets her on the trail of an ancient talisman of power.

Archaeologist and explorer Lara Croft travels the world in search of ancient relics, forgotten crypts, and lost cities. Highly trained for combat and possessing an insatiable appetite for adventure, she answers to no one and goes wherever the quest takes her - heedless of the danger.

When Lara turns up in the Middle East, despite the rumours of her death, religious fanatics believe she has located the coveted Amulet of Mareish. Lost since the siege of Khartoum, the amulet is said to grant the wearer untold power. Some long to possess it, others want to see it destroyed, and both sides pursue Lara relentlessly. While she fights trained warriors and ruthless mercenaries, and desperately searches for the jewel they all seek, one thing becomes clear: The fate of the world rests in the hands of... Lara Croft Tomb Raider.

Characters

 * Lara Croft

Artefacts

 * Amulet of Mareish

Locations

 * Egypt

References to the Games

 * Set
 * Werner Von Croy
 * Temple of Horus