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McSkimming was born in Sydney, Australia.
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Cairo Jim - Secret Sepulchre of the Sphinx (Playaway Children)
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Cairo Jim and the Quest for the Quetzal Queen (Cairo Jim Chronicles) by Geoffrey McSkimming (2007-05-03)
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Jocelyn Osgood in Xylophones Above Zarundi
( While on a stopover in the mysterious African country o...)
While on a stopover in the mysterious African country of Zarundi, Jocelyn Osgood―that well-known Valkyrian Airways Flight Attendant and good friend of Cairo Jim―becomes unwittingly embroiled in the theft of a priceless royal tiara. She and her friend, Joan Twilight, find themselves thrown into a world of subtle chaos which carries them across an intriguing and colourful landscape as they try desperately to locate the stolen regalia and two renegade Tropical Xylophonists.…
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Phyllis Wong and the Forgotten Secrets of Mr Okyto
( In the tradition of Nancy Drew and Trixie Belden, Phyll...)
In the tradition of Nancy Drew and Trixie Belden, Phyllis Wong is a clever and resourceful young heroine—and a magician. With the help of her trusty sidekick Daisy, she helps solve numerous crimes. Conjuring is in Phyllis Wong's veins. It was passed down from her great-grandfather who, before his mysterious disappearance, was one of the world's most brilliant and successful magicians. Now Phyllis lives in what was his grand old home, converted into a number of apartments, in the middle of the city with her father and her loyal dog Daisy. When a series of incomprehensible robberies takes place in the city, Phyllis realizes there is much more to the crimes than meets the eye. It may be baffling her friend Chief Inspector Inglis, but Phyllis is determined to find out more. Who is this thief? What does he want? And how is he achieving the impossible?
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Cairo Jim and the Tyrannical Bauble of Tiberius (Cairo Jim Chronicles) by Geoffrey McSkimming (2008-08-04)
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Phyllis Wong and the Return of the Conjuror by Geoffrey McSkimming (2015-05-01)
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JOCELYN OSGOOD IN - ASCENT INTO ASGARD
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Cairo Jim and the Secret Sepulchre of the Sphinx (Cairo Jim Chronicles) by Geoffrey McSkimming (2007-05-03)
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Cairo Jim and the Sumptuous Stash of Silenus (Cairo Jim Chronicles)
(Is it possible that one of the greatest and most powerful...)
Is it possible that one of the greatest and most powerful beings from ancient mythology could still actually exist in the 21st century? Is it possible that Neptune F. Bone, that dangerous and deluded evil genius, knows of his whereabouts? Is it possible that Cairo Jim, that well-known archaeologist and little-know poet, and his friends Doris the Macaw and Brenda the Wonder Camel find themselves faced with another mystery of history, and a trail of gold, greed and gruesomeness?
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Cairo Jim and the Lagoon of Tidal Magnificence (Cairo Jim Chronicles) by Geoffrey McSkimming (2007-07-02)
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Cairo Jim - Jocelyn Osgood Xylophones Above Zarundi (Playaway Children)
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Phyllis Wong and the Return of the Conjuror
( In the tradition of Nancy Drew, Phyllis Wong is a cleve...)
In the tradition of Nancy Drew, Phyllis Wong is a clever and resourceful young heroine—and a magician. With the help of her trusty sidekick Daisy, she helps solve crimes. Can a bit of time travel help her to figure out who is trying to sell stolen Shakespeare folios? In Phyllis Wong's latest case someone has sold a number of incredibly valuable, first edition Shakespeare plays at the antique auction house. The House of Wendlebury and Chief Inspector Inglis suspect foul play. These rare first folios are in mint condition, but are not forgeries. Where on earth could they have come from? Has a crime been committed? Luckily Phyllis is on the case. Having recently discovered one of her great-grandfather's conjuring secrets, she travels back to Shakespeare's day to get to the bottom of it. But when a famously lost Shakespearean play is scheduled to be auctioned back in the 21st century, Phyllis suspects villainy. In this astonishing and fun story, the young magician with a talent for sleuthing finds her world turned upside-down as she discovers that there is magic about that is far more amazing than even she could imagine—and villainy the likes of which she has never encountered!
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Cairo Jim and the Alabastron of Forgotten Gods (Cairo Jim Chronicles) by Geoffrey McSkimming (2006-06-05)
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Cairo Jim Amidst the Petticoats of Artemis: A Turkish Tale of Treachery (The Cairo Jim Chronicles Book 7)
(In the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus in Turkey, an...)
In the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus in Turkey, an astonishing relic has been unearthed! What connection to the bygone goddess Artemis does this relic hold? What extraordinary powers could be unleashed it it were to fall into the wrong, evil and manicured hands? Cairo Jim -- that well-known archaeologist and little-known poet -- and his friends Doris the macaw and Brenda the Wonder Camel find themselves faced with the greatest threat to Nature itself! Another tale from the master of archaeological humour and suspense, Geoffrey McSkimming! "If Mr. McSkimming's tongue were more firmly embedded in his cheek he'd risk permanent speech impediment." -- Australian Book Review "When you tire of stories about the places and people you know, try the witty word play and over-the-top adventure of Cairo Jim for an outrageous tonic." -- The Age
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Cairo Jim and the Quest for the Quetzal Queen: A Mayan Tale of Marvels (The Cairo Jim Chronicles Book 5)
(Strange paintings have come to light in ancient Mexican p...)
Strange paintings have come to light in ancient Mexican pyramids and temples. Is the mysterious woman depicted in the paintings the actual Quetzal Queen? Did she really reign for almost 800 years? And if so, how? What has the sudden disappearance of Mademoiselle Fifi Glusac (the famous contortionist and harmonica player) got to do with it? Cairo Jim, that well-known archaeologist and little-known poet, with his friends Doris the macaw and Brenda the Wonder Camel, finds himself faced with another flabbergasting mystery from times past... The fifth astonishing adventure for Cairo Jim! "If Mr. McSkimming's tongue were more firmly embedded in his cheek he'd risk permanent speech impediment." -- Australian Book Review "Extraordinary ... a wonderful mix of playful phrases and tricky witticisms ... a classic adventure story of kidnappings and trapdoors and the ultimate quest." -- Australian Bookseller and Publisher
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Cairo Jim Amidst the Petticoats of Artemis (Cairo Jim Chronicles) by Geoffrey McSkimming (2007-07-02)
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Cairo Jim and the Lagoon of Tidal Magnificence: A Sumatran Tale of Splendour (The Cairo Jim Chronicles Book 8)
(High in the crater of an extinct, jungle-covered volcano ...)
High in the crater of an extinct, jungle-covered volcano in Sumatra, a legendary ancient palace is thought to exist ... What astounding secret does this palace harbour? Where is the missing Turkish Women's Olympic Championship Tent Erection Team? What has the Glamourdust Glove and Gusset Company got to do with it? Will Cairo Jim (that well-known archaeologist and little-known poet) and his friends Doris the macaw, Brenda the Wonder Camel and Jocelyn Osgood of Valkyrian Airways, discover the amazing truth? Do you know that your top button is undone? Another action-packed, breathless romp of historical whimsy from the pen of Geoffrey McSkimming! "If Mr. McSkimming's tongue were more firmly embedded in his cheek he'd risk permanent speech impediment." -- Australian Book Review "When you tire of stories about the places and people you know, try the witty word play and over-the-top adventure of Cairo Jim for an outrageous tonic." -- The Age
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Cairo Jim and the Secret Sepulchre of the Sphinx: A Tale of Incalculable Inversion (The Cairo Jim Chronicles Book 6)
(When that well-known archaeologist and little-known poet,...)
When that well-known archaeologist and little-known poet, Cairo Jim, and his friends Doris the macaw and Brenda the Wonder Camel, and Jocelyn Osgood make the ‘find of the century’, a new enemy on the scene sets out to discredit Jim and destroy his hard-won reputation … Another mind-blowing mystery of history from the master of archaeological humour and suspense, Geoffrey McSkimming. The BIGGEST DISCOVERY of all the Cairo Jim stories! "If Mr. McSkimming's tongue were more firmly embedded in his cheek he'd risk permanent speech impediment." -- Australian Book Review "Yet another outrageous adventure, this is classic McSkimming, complete with a devious plot that will keep pages turning until the very end. Readers with a taste for parody are finding his exploits addictive. This one is top class." -- Australian Bookseller and Publisher
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Geoffrey McSkimming
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He is the author of the 19 volume Cairo Jim chronicles and Jocelyn Osgood jaunts and the new Phyllis Wong series of mystery novels. To write his Cairo Jim stories, he travelled to Egypt, Peru, Tanzania (including Zanzibar), Greece, Mexico, Turkey, Italy and Singapore and other locations. Geoffrey McSkimming has contributed to magazines and poetry anthologies and he has also narrated the Cairo Jim chronicles as audio books for Bolinda Publishing.
He wrote five character tours which were performed in the galleries at the Art Gallery of NSW in Sydney, Australia, from 2000 through 2013.
In June 2006 Geoffrey McSkimming undertook an author tour of the United Kingdom for Walker, who released ten titles in the Cairo Jim series in the United Kingdom. In 2007, Scholastic published Geoffrey McSkimming"s book of verse, Ogre in a Toga and Other Perverse Verses. The audio version of this title, narrated by McSkimming, was shortlisted in the Audie Awards (United States) in 2008.
Geoffrey McSkimming"s 23rd book, "Phyllis Wong and the Waking of the Wizard", was published in 2015 by Allen & Unwin. He is currently writing the fifth story in the Phyllis Wong mysteries series.
All titles in the Cairo Jim chronicles are being epublished by 9 Diamonds Press, beginning with "Cairo Jim in Search of Martenarten" in 2016.
Geoffrey McSkimming is represented by Curtis Brown Literary Agency, Sydney and London. He screened the film and was transfixed by the flickering image of a man in a jaunty pith helmet, baggy Sahara shorts and special desert sun-spectacles. The man had an imposing macaw and a clever looking camel, and Geoffrey Mcskimming was mesmerised by their activities in black-and-white Egypt, Peru, Greece, Mexico, Sumatra, Turkey, Italy and other exotic locations.
Works
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Cairo Jim Amidst the Petticoats of Artemis: A Turkish Tale of Treachery (The Cairo Jim Chronicles Book 7)
(In the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus in Turkey, an...)
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Cairo Jim and the Secret Sepulchre of the Sphinx: A Tale of Incalculable Inversion (The Cairo Jim Chronicles Book 6)
(When that well-known archaeologist and little-known poet,...)
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Jocelyn Osgood in Xylophones Above Zarundi
( While on a stopover in the mysterious African country o...)
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Cairo Jim and the Sumptuous Stash of Silenus (Cairo Jim Chronicles)
(Is it possible that one of the greatest and most powerful...)
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Phyllis Wong and the Forgotten Secrets of Mr Okyto
( In the tradition of Nancy Drew and Trixie Belden, Phyll...)
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Cairo Jim and the Lagoon of Tidal Magnificence: A Sumatran Tale of Splendour (The Cairo Jim Chronicles Book 8)
(High in the crater of an extinct, jungle-covered volcano ...)
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Phyllis Wong and the Return of the Conjuror
( In the tradition of Nancy Drew, Phyllis Wong is a cleve...)
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Cairo Jim and the Quest for the Quetzal Queen: A Mayan Tale of Marvels (The Cairo Jim Chronicles Book 5)
(Strange paintings have come to light in ancient Mexican p...)
- Cairo Jim - Secret Sepulchre of the Sphinx (Playaway Children)
- Cairo Jim and the Quest for the Quetzal Queen (Cairo Jim Chronicles) by Geoffrey McSkimming (2007-05-03)
- After the Puce Empress - a Jocelyn Osgood Adventure
- Cairo Jim and the Tyrannical Bauble of Tiberius (Cairo Jim Chronicles) by Geoffrey McSkimming (2008-08-04)
- Phyllis Wong and the Return of the Conjuror by Geoffrey McSkimming (2015-05-01)
- JOCELYN OSGOOD IN - ASCENT INTO ASGARD
- Cairo Jim and the Secret Sepulchre of the Sphinx (Cairo Jim Chronicles) by Geoffrey McSkimming (2007-05-03)
- Cairo Jim and the Lagoon of Tidal Magnificence (Cairo Jim Chronicles) by Geoffrey McSkimming (2007-07-02)
- Cairo Jim - Jocelyn Osgood Xylophones Above Zarundi (Playaway Children)
- Cairo Jim and the Alabastron of Forgotten Gods (Cairo Jim Chronicles) by Geoffrey McSkimming (2006-06-05)
- Cairo Jim Amidst the Petticoats of Artemis (Cairo Jim Chronicles) by Geoffrey McSkimming (2007-07-02)
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Cairo Jim Amidst the Petticoats of Artemis: A Turkish Tale of Treachery (The Cairo Jim Chronicles Book 7)
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Years later he discovered the identities of the trio, and has spent much of his time since then retracing their footsteps, interviewing surviving members of the Old Relics Society, and gradually reconstructing the lost true tales of Cairo Jim, which have become the enormously successful Cairo Jim chronicles.".
