Publisher's Synopsis
"#1 Amazon Best Selling Author"
A race against time to unlock the secret of the greatest archaeological mystery of the 21st century... before it destroys them all.
Archaeologist Angela Hunter unearths an ancient codex from a Native American burial mound. But how could an illiterate society have produced such complex writing?
Seven hundred years ago, a thriving civilization suddenly vanished. As Angela deciphers the mysterious codex symbols, she unravels one of archaeology's greatest mysteries.
Despite forces trying to stop her from learning the chronicle's secrets, Angela discovers the horrifying truth. Can she prevent the tragedies of the past from happening again today?
If you enjoy action packed archaeology mysteries and thrillers about ancient civilizations, you'll like this archaeology adventure that takes you on a journey in two timelines: the era of the Aztecs & Cahokia Mound Builders and the present with archaeologist Angela Hunter. Fans of Kathy Reichs and Elizabeth Peters will enjoy the strong female characters in "Chronicle of the Mound Builders." Interview with the Author Q: Where did you come up with the idea for your novel?
A: Living near the mysterious Cahokia Mounds, I always wondered what happened to the Mound Builders who lived there long ago. When I read an article about a newly discovered Mound Builders village right in my hometown, I couldn't wait to explore it. That sparked my idea to write a novel about how the civilization vanished, and center the story around the Aztex codex, a fictitious relic. Q: Have you always been a fan of archaeology? What intrigues you most?
A: I love both fiction and nonfiction books about archaeology. It's fascinating how archaeologists solve mysteries through the clues they find and interpret from digs. The Native American cultures in particular interest me. I love learning what their lives were really like. Q: Without giving too much away, can you describe the book's element of mystery?
A: The basic mystery is what happened to the Cahokia Mound Builders. Their civilization vanished overnight and no one knows why or how. Chronicle follows the people living in that time period as they move toward their destiny, while archaeologist Angela Hunter tries to solve the mystery in modern times by uncovering clues from a relic: the codex. Q: What do you hope readers take away from your novel?
A: I hope readers enjoy the action and adventure while learning about the ancient Aztecs and their culture, such as Aztec sacrifice and the Mexican pyramids, as well as the culture of Cahokia City of the Sun. I hope I've kindled an interest in archaeology, ancient artifacts, and ancient civilizations. Q: How did you learn about archaeology?
A: Dr. Meredith Hawkins of Archaeological Research Center of St. Louis graciously showed me around the Dampier Dig site and provided basic instruction on archaeology. Q: If you could be one of your characters, who would you choose?
A: Definitely Angela Hunter. She's a strong female protagonist: smart, funny, and courageous, but not perfect. Q: What are your favorite genres to read?
A: Archaeology mysteries and thrillers, of course! I also read historical fiction, chick lit, & science fiction. Very eclectic! Q: What genre is Chronicle?
A: Mostly archaeology fiction adventure, with elements of mystery and historical fiction. If you like forbidden archaeology, you'll like this! Categories Archaeology Mysteries and Thrillers
Archaeology Action Adventure
Ancient Civilizations
"For readers who like: ancient Aztecs, relics, ancient artifacts, Aztex codex, Aztec sacrifice, forbidden archaeology, Cahokia Mounds, Cahokia City of the Sun, Mexican pyramids."
