by Brad Taylor
Part of Pike Logan, book 12.5
First published 2018
Pike Logan has coordinates to the Temple of Priests, a legendary Mayan site hidden deep in Guatemala's Maya Biosphere Reserve. The only person who knew its exact location died before sharing the information. Now Pike convinces Jennifer Cahill to join him in searching for the ancient temple her uncle lost his life trying to locate. Their archaeological mission serves as cover for their real work with the Taskforce, a clandestine organization. But Pike and Jennifer face competition in the dense rain forest. A Canadian mining company wants to strip the Biosphere for rare earth metals, regardless of the impact on local communities. When the company realizes that Pike and Jennifer's archaeological discovery could block their mining operation, the treasure hunt becomes a deadly race. The newly formed team must outmaneuver ruthless opponents who will kill to claim their prize first.
Genres: adventure, archaeology, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, treasure-hunt
Setting: Guatemala, Maya Biosphere Reserve, Temple of Priests
Period: 21st Century
114 pages · Kindle Edition · Penguin