Published: Dec. 17, 2011
Words: 105,417 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781465768063

Short description

The ancient Mayan calendar, accurate for more than 5,000 years, comes to an end on December 21, 2012. Among the Maya, there is disagreement as to what to expect. Some believe the birth of the god-king Kukulcan will occur. When a rebel group awaiting that birth kidnaps a pregnant woman and her husband to force the prophecy, the event triggers a string of happenings that may cause it to come true.

Extended description

The ancient Mayan calendar, accurate for more than 5,000 years, comes to an end on December 21, 2012. Even among the Maya, there is disagreement as to what the end of the era will bring. Some expect the birth of their god-king, Kukulcan. Some expect the end of the world.

Four days before the winter solstice that signals the end of the calendar, events that could go either way are taking place. In the Middle East, the demon Vhorrdak schemes to get a nuclear weapon into the hands of Iran. At the same time, a rebel Mayan group in the Yucatan peninsula awaiting the birth of Kukulcan abducts a pregnant woman and her husband, Rebekah and Jonas Sagiev, in an attempt to make the prophecy come true. They are lead by University of Mexico scholar Manuel Patcanul and his sister Diega. Another portent, the Comet Quetzalcoatl, reaches its zenith over the skies of Cancun, bringing to Mexico a curious assortment of internationals who also seek the birth of a king. Vhorrdak’s man Raz Uris is also.. (Read more) The ancient Mayan calendar, accurate for more than 5,000 years, comes to an end on December 21, 2012. Even among the Maya, there is disagreement as to what the end of the era will bring. Some expect the birth of their god-king, Kukulcan. Some expect the end of the world.

Four days before the winter solstice that signals the end of the calendar, events that could go either way are taking place. In the Middle East, the demon Vhorrdak schemes to get a nuclear weapon into the hands of Iran. At the same time, a rebel Mayan group in the Yucatan peninsula awaiting the birth of Kukulcan abducts a pregnant woman and her husband, Rebekah and Jonas Sagiev, in an attempt to make the prophecy come true. They are lead by University of Mexico scholar Manuel Patcanul and his sister Diega. Another portent, the Comet Quetzalcoatl, reaches its zenith over the skies of Cancun, bringing to Mexico a curious assortment of internationals who also seek the birth of a king. Vhorrdak’s man Raz Uris is also in Mexico seeking the pregnant woman on Vhorrdak’s orders to kill the baby at the moment of birth. Legends claim it is the only time the king will be vulnerable.

Before long, a final Mayan prophecy appears on the wall within the Pyramid of Kukulcan, triggered by Rebekah’s innocent actions. It reveals the location of the long-lost Book of the Thirteen Gods, which contains details for the end of the era. All parties have reasons to want the Book for their own purposes. Since the prophecy states it can only be found ‘by the favored father’s hand,’ Jonas becomes a pawn in both the battle for the birth of the king and the search for the Book.

There is one final catch only Manuel and Diega know--two human sacrifices are required for the final prophecy to come true. With time running out before the solstice and the fate of the world in the balance, Rebekah and Jonas want nothing more than to keep their son’s birth from fulfilling the prophecy. Others will do anything to make the king’s birth a reality--one of them for the prophesied moment of vulnerability when he can kill the king.
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2012, end of time, mayan calendar, perona, chichen itza, 2012 prophecy, mayan prophecy, 2012 mayan prophecy, mayan mythology, 2012 end of world prophecy apocalypse, mayan temple, prophecy new age, mayan pyramid, mayan cycle, 2012 worldend, 2012 end of the world, ek balam, kukulcan, palanque, palenque, pakal, chilam balam, pyramid of kukulcan, skorich, tony perona, paul skorich

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Review by: Mary Hawkes on July 14, 2012 :
Good suspenseful story relating to the Mayan prophecies for 2012. A couple about to have their first child find themselves among a group of people who believe this child is to be the prophesied Mayan king. Fast paced story that kept me up until I finished it.
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Review by: tim dombrosky on July 13, 2012 :
Wonderfully engaging story that is fast paced, intense, and exciting, with lovable and interesting characters! You will be fascinated by the history and settings, and inspired by all the 'everyday' heroes.
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Review by: K.C. Davis on Feb. 14, 2012 :
Great story! Interesting, believable characters, with cultural and historical references seamlessly woven in to create a tale that was both fun to read and intellectually engaging.
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Review by: Sharon Dunlevy on Dec. 25, 2011 :
Great read!!! Engaging characters, fast paced story line and an ending you will never see coming.
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