Publisher's Synopsis
"Where the ancient world meets modern day high school, THE ASP OF ASCENSION is a fast-paced thrill ride through the history we often wonder about and the not-so-distant history we sometimes hope to forget." - Rebekah Crane, author of Aspen and Playing Nice "Great fun ... a twisty-turny mystery that blends old-school Nancy Drew appeal with the humor, romance, and edge of the best contemporary YA. A must for lovers of Egyptology, smart and tenacious heroines, and powerful female friendships that withstand any test." - J.C. Lillis, author of How to Repair a Mechanical Heart and We Won't Feel a Thing Collector's Edition Features: Signed bookplate from the author Free eBook version A value-added short story Nefertari "Terry" Hughes has three rules for surviving high school: #1 Don't attract attention. #2 Don't get involved. #3 Don't make trouble. A year after the accident that left her disabled and took her mother's life, sixteen-year-old Terry just wants to keep her head down and survive her new high school. When she catches the eye of cute basketball star Zach, all hopes of flying under the radar are gone. She is thrust even further into the spotlight when Fraser, the editor of the school newspaper, learns her father Mr. Hughes is the renowned archaeologist overseeing the new Egyptian display at the museum, which is rumored to include Cleopatra's sarcophagus. When Fraser stumbles upon the fifty-year-old mystery of a girl who vanished in the museum and Terry's father falls into a mysterious coma, Terry's caught up in a whirlwind of events that leads all the way back to ancient times. Before long, the stakes become too high for Terry to ignore. Tossing aside her rules for survival, she teams up with Fraser and her candy-loving new friend Maude to solve the mystery and save her father - before she loses everything. Rated T - Teen 13 and up: May contain violence, crude humour, suggestive themes and/or strong language.
