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The Mayan Secrets
Fargo Adventures #5
Series: Fargo Adventures
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See moreTreasure-hunting husband and wife team Sam and Remi Fargo are in Central America when they come upon a remarkable discovery - the skeleton of a man clutching an ancient sealed pot. Inside the pot is a well-preserved Mayan book, larger than any previously found by archaeologists.
Packed with heart-pounding action and boundless invention, The Mayan Secrets is an exceptional thriller from the grand master of adventure.
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Packed with heart-pounding action and boundless invention, The Mayan Secrets is an exceptional thriller from the grand master of adventure.
Husband and wife team Sam and Remi Fargo are in Mexico when they come upon an astonishing 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, their cities, and about mankind itself. The secrets are so powerful that some would do anything to possess themโas the Fargos are about to find out. Before their adventure is done, many people will die for that book, and Sam and Remi may just be among them...
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The Mayan Secrets by Thomas Perry and Clive Cussler receives praise for its thrilling narrative and fast-paced adventure. Readers appreciate the engaging plot and the authors' ability to craft an exciting and suspenseful story. The combination of historical intrigue and action makes it a compelling read for fans of the genre.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781405909945
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 October 2014
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 287g
Pages: 416
About the Author
Clive Cussler is the author or co-author of a great number of international bestsellers, including the famous Dirk Pitt(R) adventures, such as Arctic Drift; the NUMA(R) Files adventures, most recently Medusa; the Oregon Files, such as The Jungle; the Isaac Bell adventures, which began with The Chase; and the highly successful new series - the Fargo adventures. He lives in Arizona. Thomas Perry is the author of 23 novels including the Jane Whitefield series, Death Benefits and Pursuit. He has co-written The Tombs and The Mayan Secrets with Clive Cussler. He lives in Southern California.
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