Part of Fargo Adventures, book 5
First published 2013
Sam and Remi Fargo are exploring Mexico when they make an extraordinary find. They discover the skeleton of a man gripping a sealed ancient pot. Inside the pot lies a Mayan book unlike any previously discovered, far larger than expected. This book reveals stunning secrets about Mayan civilization, their lost cities, and humanity itself. The knowledge contained within proves so valuable that ruthless people will kill to obtain it. The Fargos quickly realize they have stumbled into deadly territory. As word of their discovery spreads, dangerous forces mobilize against them. The couple must protect the book and its revelations while staying alive. Bodies begin piling up as various parties fight for control of the ancient text. Sam and Remi find themselves targeted by enemies who view murder as an acceptable price for the Mayan secrets. Their archaeological discovery transforms into a fight for survival.
Genres: adventure, mystery, archaeology, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: adventure, found-family, survival
Setting: Mexico
375 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons