Aztec Mysteries

Set in Mexico City in three time periods (16th century, 2026, 2032), The Time Travelers recounts the rise of the Aztec Empire, the founding of the first Mexico City (Tenochtitlan), its destruction at the hands of Hernan Cortés, and the building of modern Mexico City upon its ashes. But the Aztec bloodline lives on today, holding ancient knowledge known to only a few. The discovery of a magnificent Aztec object buried near Mexico City’s Zócalo and National Cathedral pulls an archaeologist, an odd Jesuit priest, a police detective, and two beautiful divas from two time periods together in...

SOME LEGENDS ARE TOO POWERFUL TO UNCOVER Artifact recovery specialists Sean Wyatt and Tommy Schultz are on the verge of the discovery of a lifetime. Partnered with another friend from the archaeological community, Craig Freeman, they are hot on the trails of one of the most sought after artifacts in history--a lost scroll created by the Greek inventor, Archimedes. In the ancient city of Petra, what they find is not what they expected. The discovery leads to betrayal, leaving Sean and Tommy to be forgotten to the shadows of time. After a miraculous escape, the two must unravel a series of ...

The year is 1521, and Tenochtitlán burns. Wracked by plague and war, the majestic Aztec empire begins to crumble. As their beloved capital city falls to the ruthless Spaniards and hordes of vengeful tribes, the Aztecs make a last-ditch attempt to secretly save their heritage before it’s lost to the sands of time forever. Meanwhile, in the modern day, a string of high-profile robberies lays waste to archaeological sites and museums across Mesoamerica, overshadowed by a brewing nationalistic fervor which threatens to topple already fragile countries.

Husband-and-wife treasure hunters Sam and Remi Fargo run afoul of a dictator who uses false facts about Aztec history to further his claim to power in this #1 New York Times-bestselling series. While scuba diving in Tanzania, Sam and Remi Fargo come upon a relic belonging to a long-lost...

Sometimes the Most Priceless Treasure is Life... Two members of an international archeological team have been murdered, and a third is missing. Summoned to the researchers’ site in Guadalajara, Mexico, Alton and Mallory must race the clock to uncover the sinister plans surrounding the site and protect the researchers from further attack. Along the way, they discover that the dig site’s ancient Aztec ruins aren’t the only source of mystery and surprise.

One Aztec Secret. One Rogue Programmer. One Chance to Save the World. Cryptographer Nicholas Foxe is looking forward to a quiet getaway with his new wife, Nina, in the red rock canyons of Sedona. Still adjusting to married life and the pressure of academic deadlines, Nick welcomes a break—but unease sets in when a mysterious note warns them not to trust anyone. When a fellow guest at their resort vanishes and whispers of a Y2K catastrophe begin to surface, Nick and Nina are pulled into a global conspiracy tied to a forgotten Aztec code. As the clock ticks toward midnight on December 31, ...

What if the ancient builders left us a message and you were the only one who could hear it? Dr. Celeste Marín has built her career on scientific rigor, carefully distancing herself from her grandmother Rosa’s “crazy” stories about pyramids that sing and stones that remember. But when she touches a mercury mirror in the forbidden tunnels beneath Teotihuacán, everything she believed is shattered . The frequency is real. And she can hear it. The signal Celeste perceives isn’t random. It’s part of a network, one connecting Teotihuacán to three other ancient sites across the globe. ...

An archaeological thriller of lost empires, deadly rivals, and the pursuit of power. An unmapped island… A missing codex… A ruthless cartel hungry for Montezuma’s gold… A Russian professor whose ambition knows no limits… When Reed Hascombe and his team set out to trace the secrets of a mysterious Aztec ring, they are thrust into a chase that spans deserts, caves, and hidden tunnels, each clue drawing them deeper into danger. But Reed isn’t the only one searching. A deadly cartel closes in, intent on seizing the gold for themselves, while a power-hungry professor desperately ...

Uncover the dramatic and complex history of a civilization at its peak and the forces that brought it to its knees in Blood on the Lake: How the Aztec Empire Fell from Within. This detailed narrative transports readers to the year 1519, where the magnificent island city of Tenochtitlan stands as a marvel of engineering, featuring grand aqueducts and lush floating gardens. However, beneath the surface of this glittering capital lay a web of resentment and political fragility that would prove just as dangerous as any foreign invader. As a premier entry in Aztec history for kids and teens, ...

Inside, you'll explore rituals, sacrifices, and societal structures that may challenge your beliefs. If you're brave enough to listen, you'll walk away with a deeper understanding and appreciation of Mesoamerica’s vibrant heritage. Learn about the Olmecs, Zapotecs, Mayans, Aztecs, Incas, and others. Discover their spiritual beliefs, religion, architecture, agriculture, medicine, and social systems.

The greatest city in the ancient Americas kept one secret better than any other: who ran it. Around the year 400, a planned metropolis of perhaps 125,000 people stood in the highlands northeast of modern Mexico City — bigger than Rome's rivals, gridded like a modern capital, dominated by pyramids on a scale nothing in Europe could match. Its obsidian moved across Mesoamerica. Its warriors toppled a royal dynasty seven hundred miles away. And yet we do not know what its people called it, what language they spoke, or the name of a single ruler. Even “Teotihuacan” is borrowed — the ...

Book One -Blood of Quetzalcoatl – Crimes Against the State – Shortly after getting a new position as security guard for El Templo Major in Mexico City, Mario Martinez makes a grisly discovery when he finds his sister Angela murdered in an Aztec style ritual. He is immediately summoned by her boyfriend, the powerful new Presidente of Mexico, Benito Juarez who is kidnapped by the El Templo Cult, a modern group who worship the ancient gods, because he is believed to be the returned embodiment of their god Quetzalcoatl. Will Mario find Benito in time to save him, or will the vicious cult ...

Explore the breathtaking archaeological mysteries of a lost Mesoamerican metropolis that left the Aztecs in awe. Perfect for an engaging commute or an evening of immersive armchair travel, this atmospheric historical journey transports you straight to the ancient Basin of Mexico. Experience the...

The Aztec Empire dominated Mesoamerica for a relatively short time — less than 100 years — but it is remembered today more than other ancient cultures in the region which sustained for much longer. Partly that is because this was a relatively recent culture which was widely reported by the first Europeans to make contact with it.

Hidden in the unforgiving earth of West Texas were clues: archaic clues etched upon buried rocks, stacked as artifacts upon other clues, or carved into rock walls. These centuries-old clues, placed to lead Spaniards back to their cache, eventually formed an intricate web that has lured treasure seekers and captured them in its mystery. But the question still remains: Has the Spider Rock treasure ever been found? Steve Wilson first began his research on the treasure in 1960. The story he unraveled is an incredible tale riddled with murder, mystery, and adventure. Wilson left no stone ...

Husband-and-wife treasure hunters Sam and Remi Fargo run afoul of a dictator who uses false facts about Aztec history to further his claim to power in this #1 New York Times-bestselling series. While scuba diving in Tanzania, Sam and Remi Fargo come upon a relic belonging to a long-lost...

A detailed look into ancient advanced technology, science, and medicine--some of which has yet to be reproduced today Explores countless examples of ancient high tech, including robotics, artificial intelligence, aircraft, solar-powered cannons, high-speed drills, illuminated underground...

When Archbishop Salazar is kidnapped by the El Templo Cult, Mario Martinez races against the clock to find him before he is sacrificed to the Aztec gods Mario discovers an intricate tunnel system under Templo Mayor and evidence that the legendary priest is still alive. Can he find Salazar before it's too late? Annette Shelley is a lifelong mystery, horror and science fiction fan who loves spinning tales about the strange and weird.

In 1938, two rival expeditions descend on an ancient temple recently discovered in the jungles of Honduras, one intending to shoot a huge Hollywood production on location there, the other to disassemble the temple and ship it back to New York. A seemingly endless stalemate ensues. Twenty years...

From the moment Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortés first found and confronted them, the Aztecs have fascinated the world, and they continue to hold a unique place both culturally and in pop culture. Nearly 500 years after the Spanish conquered their mighty empire, the Aztecs are often remembered today for their major capital, Tenochtitlan, as well as being fierce conquerors of the Valley of Mexico who often engaged in human sacrifice rituals.