by Pat Murphy
First published 1988
Elizabeth Waters stands at a dig site in the Yucatan, watching shadows that her colleagues cannot see. Years ago she left her husband and daughter behind to chase archaeological discoveries across remote locations. Her secret ability to perceive echoes from the past has guided her to remarkable finds, but it also makes her question her sanity. When the spirit of a Mayan priestess begins speaking directly to her, Elizabeth's carefully controlled world shifts. Her estranged daughter Diane appears unexpectedly, seeking reconciliation after years of separation. As the three women become entangled in ancient Mayan forces, the past and present blur together. The priestess draws them deeper into a world where spiritual power demands payment. Elizabeth must navigate between her role as a mother trying to rebuild a damaged relationship and her connection to mystical forces that threaten to consume them all. Someone will need to pay the ultimate price.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, archaeology, fantasy, supernatural, paranormal
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: estranged-family, mystical-forces, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Yucatan
Period: Present Day
288 pages · Paperback · Headline Bk. Pub.