The King's Gold

By Yxta Maya Murray

Book Overview

One look at the centuries-old document she receives from a mysterious stranger is all it takes to plunge Lola Sanchez--a brilliant bibliophile and owner of the Red Lion bookshop--into the adventure of an already adventurous lifetime. The ancient writings tell of a stolen fortune in Montezuma's gold--and of the thief's transformation from conquistatore to alchemist . . . to werewolf. Riches beyond imagining possibly await the stalwart globe-trotter who can solve the intricate riddles hidden in the artifact's crumbling pages. But a deadly curse is buried there as well. On a dangerous quest through the dark shadows of history, Lola and her dashing companion, Eric, will have to unravel the twisted strands of her own family's fantastical past--and stay a step ahead of the villainous treasure hunters who would eagerly kill for the secrets she possesses and the Aztec gold she seeks.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060891084
• ISBN13: 9780060891084
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.5" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

My New Favorite Adventure Novel

I got this book last Saturday and finished it on Sunday having put it down only to sleep. The plot is very quick, with lots of turns and puzzles, all of which make sense when you look back. The settings are beautifully described historical sites in Europe and South America. But the best part is the characters and their dialogue. The Washington Post just gave it a rave review calling the heroine "Indiana Jane," but it is much, much better than the Indiana Jones series. [...]