Map of the Dead by Murray Bailey

This is a mystery surrounding ancient Egypt and a secret order.   The story is set around the Mediterranean and in Egypt.   The protagonist is drawn into the mystery through friendship and perhaps love.

Alex has a friend who is killed mysteriously.   He is drawn into the mystery, first because he is a suspect in her death and second due to their shared love of Ancient Egypt.

There are assassins, double agents, murder, scandal and possibly love.

Alex is betrayed but finds out the answer to many of his questions.

The mysterious brotherhood is not clearly explained. 

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