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The Night of Four Hundred Rabbits Kindle Edition

by Elizabeth Peters (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 189 ratings
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The search for her estranged father in Mexico leads a young woman into danger and intrigue in this classic mystery from a New York Times bestseller.

An unexpected “gift” has arrived for Carol Farley this Christmas: an envelope with no return address containing a newspaper clipping. Blurred but unmistakable is a photo of a man missing for years and feared dead—Carol’s father. It is a summons calling her to a world she has never known, to a place of ancient majesty and blood-chilling terror. Surrounded by towering pyramids on Mexico City’s Walk of the Dead, a frightened yet resolute young woman searches for a perilous truth and for the beloved parent she thought was gone forever. But there are dark secrets lurking in the shadows of antiquity, a conspiracy she never imagined . . . and enemies who are determined that Carol Farley will not leave Mexico alive.

Praise for Elizabeth Peters

“This author never fails to entertain.” —Cleveland Plain Dealer

“Peters is truly great.” —San Francisco Chronicle

“No one is better at juggling torches while dancing on a high wire than Elizabeth Peters.” —Chicago Tribune
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One of the best!

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A Thriller!

-- "Fresno Bee"

About the Author

ELIZABETH PETERS, whose New York Times best-selling novels are often set against historical backdrops, earned a Ph.D. in Egyptology at the University of Chicago. She also writes best-selling books under the pseudonym Barbara Michaels. She lives in Frederick, Maryland.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000FCKRII
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow; Reprint edition (October 13, 2009)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 13, 2009
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1306 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 309 pages
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ELIZABETH PETERS, whose New York Times best-selling novels are often set against historical backdrops, earned a Ph.D. in Egyptology at the University of Chicago. She also writes best-selling books under the pseudonym Barbara Michaels. She lives in Frederick, Maryland.

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Gmom
5.0 out of 5 stars A Busy Novel. Read fast so you don't miss any of this intricate plot.
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
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Very interesting saga about a college student and her visit to Mexico. Lots of action, information about drugs and trafficking.
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Anne Wingate
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Hundred Rabbits Are Drunk
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2010
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Elizabeth Peters was still looking for her own voice when she wrote THE NIGHT OF FOUR HUNDRED RABBITS. The title refers to Aztec law: degrees of intoxication were described as numbers of rabbits, and it was illegal for anyone under fifty years old to become four hundred rabbits. The law wasn't a minor one; the penalty was death.

In this book, a young woman is lured to Mexico to locate her father, who abruptly left his country, wife, child, and job when she was twelve years old. As a mystery, it works very well; as a romantic suspense, it works reasonably well. It just doesn't have that je ne sais quoi that distinguishes Elizabeth Peters's work from anyone else's.

The descriptions of drug use are harrowing, as we watch a decent young man descend into addiction so severe that he will sell out the woman he wanted to marry for one hit of a hallucinogenic, and the same woman's father seems to be involved.

Saying any more would create a spoiler, so I will leave it here. This happened to be the first of Barbara Mertz's books that I read, and I was an instant fan. I strongly recommend this story, even if I can't give it five stars.
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Sophia Rose
3.0 out of 5 stars It Was Not One that Grabbed Me Much
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
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It is a gamble revisiting books one read as a young person when it comes to how time passing affects taste. I don't remember much about this book from the first read- telling, maybe-, but I do remember liking it well enough.

Ahem, this time around, I confess to being sometimes interested, often bored, and just as often, irritated. Carol, the heroine, I liked well enough, though she could monologue on and on, but her druggie boyfriend, Danny, and their frequent discussions-arguments over his drug use that got worse as the story progressed turned me off. Much of the book had that 70's young person feel which was fascinating in some ways, but it also felt overblown in ways because Carol and Danny were young and pretending worldliness that the first sign of trouble blows away like the wisps it really was.

It had exciting moments and suspense which was good. I would have liked a bit more of the Mexican flavor since that was the setting. But, mostly, I was uninterested and listened half-heartedly while I went about other tasks.

Grace Conlin's narration was good, but the storyline kept me from feeling very excited about her work on this one.

This is not one I'd hand a rookie to Elizabeth Peters' work and maybe only a true fan who wants a thorough read of her whole backlist will appreciate it best.
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Ruth McGovern
5.0 out of 5 stars A great story.
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023
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As expected, this story was well-written and much enjoyed. So interesting throughout so a great read.
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Mystery loves history
5.0 out of 5 stars Historical(?) Thriller
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2015
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It's been years since I lost my paperback copy of this book. It seems funny now to be reading it as a historical thriller the way I would read one of her Amelia Peabody stories. However, the story hasn't lost any of its punch. All the issues they projected about drug use plague us today. Carol is a likeable heroine and Tom Andres, the DEA agent is good; I liked him much better than her boyfriend Danny from the start.
This is a book well worth re-reading.
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Lori
4.0 out of 5 stars Dated, but still--It's Elizabeth Peters
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2014
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I lost a lot of my books recently due to a moisture problem that caused a couple of my books to grow a toxic mold. Since all my books were stored together, I had to discard even the seemingly unaffected books because of the mold spores. I have been working on restoring my collection, mostly on Kindle. But many of my old favorites are not available on Kindle. This was on the list of books I had tossed so I decided to replace it. I'm glad I got it, but upon re-reading I couldn't believe how dated it was. There are a lot of reviews that go into the inaccuracies of the plot and the inadequacies of Ms. Peter's early writing style, so I won't address those. I will say that it is still Elizabeth Peters and that makes me glad I own it.
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CAM
5.0 out of 5 stars This is my favorite author but this was my least favorite book of ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2016
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This is my favorite author but this was my least favorite book of hers. The service from the seller was excellent.
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Amy
3.0 out of 5 stars Not this authors best work
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2019
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Personally Elizabeth Peters is one of my favorite writers, however this book wasn't her best work. Probably a very early book, it lacks what later ones have. Its interesting, but very dark, no humor, and generally just leaves you with a depressing feel once you're done with it. I probably won't read it again and wouldn't suggest it to anyone who likes this authors later works.
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LINDA EVANS
3.0 out of 5 stars Early work
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2019
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I like Elizabeth Peters a lot. I've got all her later series -- Jacqueline Kirby on -- and I started getting the really early stand alones. You can see the marks of later books being developed, but she isn't there yet in terms of plot or characterisation. So give this one a miss unless you can't bring yourself to read any of the later ones again.
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Avis Gillard
4.0 out of 5 stars good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2013
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I am an ardent fan of Ms Peters her books fill two shelves of my library....if you want a mystery to unravel with a touch of humour, or spiritual influence she will give it to you.
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