Caveaux funestes

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The story begins at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Temple of Dendur, where wealthy donors gather for the controversial exhibit "A Modern Bestiary," a collaboration between the Met and the American Museum of Natural History. The exhibit, featuring IMAX time trips and themed merchandise, faces backlash from New York's museum elite. Assistant DA Alexandra Cooper, attending the event, is approached by Met director Pierre Thibodaux, who seeks her expertise regarding a pressing issue at a New Jersey pier. A Twelfth Dynasty mummified princess is set to be shipped to Cairo, but instead of her, a much younger woman's body has been found in the sarcophagus. This woman, with a small physique and dark hair, raises questions about her identity and her connection to the art world. Teaming up with cops Mike Chapman and Mercer Wallace, Alex investigates the mystery, delving into the elegant yet austere Metropolitan, the medieval Cloisters, and the vast Museum of Natural History. As they uncover clues, they realize a killer may be lurking within these cultural institutions. Rich in procedural authenticity, this atmospheric and chilling narrative showcases the talents of one of crime writing's brightest stars.