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Lädt ... The Sixth Worldvon Margaret Evans
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"It was the kind of morning in Monterey, California, where the sea stretches out to meet the sky in a serene and endless grasp . . ." When two California archaeologists discover Maya hieroglyphics during a routine expedition in the Central Valley hills, a gripping adventure begins, blending mystery, ancient culture, and history. The translated glyphs tell of the Maya staging an international comeback to oversee the new age in 2012, and the pair is caught in a race against time as they battle terrorists who threaten to destroy the Maya and the earth itself. "THE SIXTH WORLD draws the reader in from the start and never lets go." - Roundtable Reviews "The Sixth World had it all for me ... Margaret Evans is a remarkable writer." - Janie Franz, MyShelf.com "This book is a treasure trove." - Karri Watson, Curled Up With a Good Book National book reviewer and award-winning poet Laura Stamps says: "The Sixth World entangles the reader in a race to discover the lost civilization of the Maya and its secrets. For those who enjoy expertly plotted, fast-paced fiction, I highly recommend this book." "A really good modern day thriller." - Midwest Book Review You'll find more information about other mystery novels and novellas by Margaret Evans at www.margaretevans.com. (Cover artwork by Duncan Reid 2006) Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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She moves into Magee’s isolated house in the hills, and the two immerse themselves in Mayan culture. One night, a strange computer virus is found on Joe’s laptop, where he keeps his scientific data. The computer seems to turn on by itself, and sends Joe’s files to an unknown location. Sean Gables is another museum employee, who is not what he seems. Sometimes, he is legitimately helpful to Joe and Amy, and other times, he acts, well, the word "slimy" comes to mind. Strange things are going on, but neither Joe or Amy can put their finger on it.
Later, a dead body is found in the nearby hills, a Hispanic male with his heart cut out. For most people, this is just a particularly gruesome murder, but for Joe and Amy, it means a lot more. According to Mayan prophecy, the Fifth World is ending, and the Sixth World will be coming in a few years. It is to be preceeded by three human sacrifices. Days later, two more bodies are found with their hearts removed, right on time. Someone is putting up a very large Keep Out sign. Joe has an anonymous benefactor paying him a lot of money to find Mayan culture in those hills. The Sixth World is characterized by a shift in the earth’s magnetic pole, causing worldwide catastrophe. At that time, Mayan culture will rise again, and rule the world. During a mini-expedition in the hills with some college students, Joe and Amy make some huge discoveries which prove that the rumors of Mayan culture making it as far north as central California are not just rumors.
This is a really good thriller story. My only criticism is that the first half of the book could have moved a little faster. Stick with the book, and this is a story that will give the reader plenty to think about. Also, keep an eye on the month of December, 2012. According to Mayan prophecy, at that time, big things are supposed to happen. ( )