Books like Highlander: The Captive Soul

Methos was one of my top favorite characters from the Highlander TV series, so as soon as I found out there were novel tie-ins, I bought this book. Unfortunately it did not quite live up to my expectations.Josepha Sherman was an incredible writer. I wish I had discovered her sooner. This Highlander novel is well-researched, beautifully written, and perfectly in character. If you love Methos, I think you'll be pleased.Where I was disappointed was in the actual plot. The synopsis on the back of the book tells the reader there is an immortal serial killer stalking the streets of New York City, so I was all hyped up for a murder plot, and there was none to be found. The entire book is from Methos's point of view (cool). 90% of it takes place in ancient Egypt, though, and revolves around the historical war between Egyptians and the Hyksos. It wasn't exactly dull, but it was dry, and it lasted for the majority of the book. The other 10% of this very short book took place in the present, and I was also a bit disappointed to find that Duncan MacLeod had essentially only a cameo appearance.While all the historical stuff was obviously thoroughly researched (with an appendix for further reading at the end), the modern-day bits were almost silly. In order for Methos to make contact with his immortal foe, for example, he literally writes a taunt in Egyptian hieroglyphics, makes 500 copies at a copy shop, and tapes them to trees in the park... And while Methos and Duncan are on the lookout for their enemy, they have walkie-talkies. I get that it was the 90s, but they don't even actually use them, except for Duncan to say once, "He's coming." Methos has an immortal sixth sense, so that was pointless and just an unnecessary thing for them to carry around.I think I would have enjoyed the book a lot more if it was just advertised as a glimpse into Methos's past. Where it let me down was the expectation of a murder story. Yes, the Hyksos immortal killed people, but it's only vaguely referenced a time or two and it doesn't really factor into the story. And the ending was kind of a cop-out. The story ended very abruptly with a simple, "Well, that's over. Let's go get some coffee." I would have hoped for a bit of internal reflection from Methos, or an epilogue of some sort, but again I was left wanting.