First published 1987
Vivian Twostar, a Native American scholar, and Roger Williams, a white historian, are an unlikely pair united by their shared obsession: the lost Aztec codex of Montezuma. When a startling clue surfaces, they embark on a perilous journey through the American Southwest, dodging ruthless treasure hunters and uncovering deadly secrets. As they race to piece together the codex's cryptic messages, Vivian and Roger must confront the tragedies of their pasts and decide the fate of a cultural legacy hanging in the balance.
Genres: american-fiction, historical-fiction, adventure, archaeology
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, unlikely-partners
Setting: American Southwest
Period: 20th-century
521 pages · Paperback · G K Hall & Co