The Golden Scorpion — Bill Craig

The Golden Scorpion After recovering the Spear of Goliath, Hardluck Hannigan and his friends get ready to head back to England. But during a stop in Egypt, Gregor is told of a fabulous statue made of gold that was lost beneath the burning sands of the Sahara. It was rumored to be a statue made for an ancient goddess in the form of her totem: A large golden scorpion. Hannigan decides that such a treasure might be worth going after; and the intrepid band sets out across the desert. Soon they discover that they are not the only ones pursuing the Golden Scorpion and whatever secrets that it might hold. Along with a band of bloodthirsty desert nomads, they are pursued by a mysterious group of Orientals and the most insidious villain Hardluck Hannigan has ever faced!