MAYAN EQUINOX
Winner San Diego Book Awards Mystery/Thriller
From the Cover: According to several Maya calendars, time will end in December 2012. A greedy man learns that if he performs human sacrifices at ancient Maya sites in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, the location will be revealed of a valuable idol known as the Key which a can be used to extend time. Russell Palmer, a professor of Central American studies, learns of the first sacrifice and rushes to Cancun to prevent further sacrifices and to be the first to find the Key. Wary polcie officers and a confrontation with a haunting incident from his past thwarts his efforts as the frantic race to find the Key leads deep into the tropical jungle.
MAYAN KEY
From the Cover: Russell Palmer's adventure in the Yucatan Peninsula continues as he strives to recover the Mayan Key that can be used to extend time beyond December 2012. But Russell's efforts pit him against corrupt local authorities, brutal opportunists, and superstitious Maya legends. Russell unwillingly draws police officer Gabriela Reynoso into his quest as they race to Belize to uncover and decipher ancient clues. Will Russell survive this triumvirate of doom?