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Set in the heart of the South American jungle and featuring Declan Carberry, the not-so-handsome hero of Day of Wrath, this page-turner oozes excitement, exotica and Formula One suspense.Archaeologist Leo is on a dig. But this is no ordinary assignment. He’s deep in the heart of the Mexican jungle uncovering another centuries-old Mayan city. Like a surgeon performing a most-intricate operation, Leo and his team skilfully remove each crumb of earth with the utmost precision.In France Declan Carberry is busy trying to solve a string of ritual serial murders. Horrific in the extreme, the questions are who and why? Declan needs to move fast, for time is running out.Delving into the history of the Conquistadors and the May of South America, this vertiginous tale of snaring and netting, old rituals and modern codes, blood-letting amd immortality is Easterman at his dizzying best.
A dual-narrative investigation links a series of ritualistic murders in France to a clandestine archaeological discovery deep within the Mexican jungle. Archaeologist Leo works to uncover a hidden Mayan city, while Declan Carberry faces the pressure of a ticking clock to identify a killer responsible for gruesome crimes. The two threads converge as ancient history and modern violence collide, forcing the characters to confront the legacy of the Conquistadors. The narrative shifts between these disparate locations, building tension through the intersection of ritualistic past and contemporary forensic investigation.
This novel presents a high-octane blend of historical intrigue and contemporary suspense that relies on the established dynamic of its protagonist. The narrative structure suggests a focus on rapid pacing and the juxtaposition of exotic locales with urban crime scenes. Readers likely encounter a dense layering of historical research regarding Mayan culture alongside the mechanics of a police procedural. The work functions as a classic example of the archaeological thriller genre, prioritizing momentum and the uncovering of long-buried secrets over slow-burn character development.
Page Count:
432
Publication Date:
2000-01-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins
ISBN-10:
0002258617
ISBN-13:
9780002258616
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