In their fifth adventure, Sam and Remi Fargo find a mummy
hidden beneath an ancient lava flow, clutching a sealed
pot. Sealed away for over a nearly five hundred years, the
mummy offers an unprecedented look into the life of the
ancient Mayans. Even more amazing than the man is what they
find inside the pot; an ancient Mayan book. Only four are
known to exist in the world. The knowledge inside the book
is priceless. Sam and Remi must protect the book and the
secrets it reveals from a very ruthless and wealthy woman
who will stop at nothing to possess it.
THE MAYAN SECRETS by Clive Cussler and Thomas Perry
supplies the excitement and adventure we've come to expect
from this writing duo. With exotic locations, heart-
pounding show-downs and the ever fascinating relics of the
past, Cussler and Perry carry on the tradition of thrilling
archeological adventures. For those new to the series and
Cussler's brand of storytelling, the focus is on the
action. There is little character development and there
isn't a lot of time spent on building backstory. The reader
joins Sam and Remi at this particular moment in their life
and while their affection for each other is shown, there
aren't many internal conversations or conflicts to show
growth. This makes for a fast-paced adventure as Sam and
Remi are constantly working toward an external goal, but if
you love a character-driven story where the change comes
from a realized truth, this might not be the book for you.
I happen to love both kinds of stories, so I really enjoyed
THE MAYAN SECRETS.
Cussler and Perry deliver an action filled adventure where
the past and present are connected by the greed and courage
within humanity. THE MAYAN SECRETS isn't simply about an
ancient artifact of a lost civilization. It's the story of
our civilization and our quest for knowledge and power. If
you're a fan of the Fargos or if you're a fan of a good
adventure, reading THE MAYAN SECRETS is a great way to
relax and enjoy a well-deserved break.
Husband–and–wife team Sam and Remi Fargo are in
Mexico, when they come upon a remarkable discovery—the
skeleton of a man clutching an ancient sealed pot, and
within the pot, a Mayan book, larger than anyone has ever
seen. The book contains astonishing information about the
Mayans, about their cities, and about mankind itself. The
secrets are so powerful that some people would do anything
to possess them—as the Fargos are about to find out.
Before their adventure is done, many men and women will die
for that book—and Sam and Remi may just be among them.
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