Based on information he receives from a pirate, Meren hones in on three suspects: Dilalu the horse breeder, Tamen the soldier, and Zulaya the merchant. Clues lead no where and witnesses die before Meren can obtain what they know. Worse yet, his efforts to secretly uncover the killer leads to Tut questioning his friend's behavior and ultimately his loyalty. Soon, Meren finds himself seeking out the villain who has set him up for the crime of treason, forcing his other investigation to be placed on hold.

DRINKER OF BLOOD, the fifth novel in the Lord Meren ancient historical mysteries, is a great who-done-it that ingeniously brings to life Egypt during the reigns of Akhentaten (via flashbacks) and Tut. The story line is vivid and wonderful as Lynda S. Robinson displays her incredible talent to paint ancient Egypt as if the reader was on a visit. All the characters are warm and remain fresh. This series continues to be one of the best historical mystery collections on the market today and is worth reading the other novels in this series.