Trial in Jade: The Mayan Return

by Margaret Evans

Pieces of jade kept finding Amy Parrish. In the mail. Passed by strangers. Rare, polished jade from Guatemala that were left in secret but intended to unlock one.The California archaeologist soon discovered that together they were the key to deciding which of two competing Mayan bloodlines would lead the way into the coming Sixth World. That Amy's worldwide trips to prepare the world for the new age were tarnished by an ancient manuscript that portended...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1481109103
• ISBN13: 9781481109109
• Release Date: February 2020
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Couldn't put this book down !!!!!!!!!!

A dynamic journey of an intriguing parallel world that will quench and stimulate your curiosity on many levels. Each page is fresh, clever, and I found myself passionately absorbed! I highly recommend this trilogy to anyone interested in mythology, history, mystery, anthropology, thrillers, or just a fascinating page turning read. Will keep my eye out for the 3rd book in the series- can't wait to see how the story turns out!

Wonderful reading!

This book is wonderful reading. I read the first book "Sixth World" and I couldn't wait to read the next one. I enjoyed reading about the Mayan characters and the way their mythology relates to "our" world. I strongly recommend this book! I like action and adventure in my books and this book provided that. However, if you like a little romance, you will find that in the book as well. You can't loose with Trial in Jade.

Very much worth reading

Part two of a trilogy, this story is about the coming of a new Mayan empire in the very near future. In December, 2012, according to Mayan prophecy, big things are supposed to happen. Amy Magee, and her husband, Joe, are well-known archaeologists and Mayan experts living in rural California. In the nearby woods, a buried Mayan pyramid is being uncovered. It will become the centerpiece of the new Mayan capital city. As Bringer of the Sixth World, Amy's task is to travel around the world, leaving packets of seeds in certain places at certain times. One day, she might hand a packet to a street musician in Florence, and the next day, she might leave a packet in the mouth of a stuffed tiger in a shop in Thailand. Along the way, Amy comes into possession of many pieces of jade, which she must fashion into a mask. There are two separate groups vying for the position of King of the Maya. Will Rodriguez, one of the good guys, has to undergo a trial, including ice, bees, grasshoppers and fire, while wearing the jade mask, in a certain cave at a certain time. The bad guys kidnap a little boy named Carlos, who has an important part in everything, and take him to Guatemala. Candis, his mother, enlists the help of Leo Martinelli, Joe's cousin, and a government intelligence agent, to rescue him and get him to the trial on time. Candis and Joe run into each other in a supermarket parking lot, which was not supposed to happen, and Joe has been obsessed with her ever since. This is intended more as a thriller than as an accurate portrayal of Mayan culture. Even if this book just gives a peak through the keyhole at Mayan culture, it works (also as a thriller), and is worth reading (but read part one first).

Trial In Jade

In 2012, the Mayan calendar will end. Some believe it is the end of the world- the apocalypse. Others believe it is the beginning of something entirely different, a new start for the world. Amy Parrish Magee knows that she has a part to play in the drama, whatever that outcome might be. As an expert in all things Mayan, she has always known in her heart that her destiny was complexly intertwined in that culture. However, it is only when an ancient book of knowledge and a single piece of jade are delivered to her that she begins to fully realize the significance of her role and her connection to the future Lord of the Maya in the Sixth World. Trial In Jade is the second book in the Maya Earth Trilogy. Despite not having read the first book of the series, I had no troubles getting completely immersed into the action and drama of the second title. This book seemed pretty self-contained and the characters fully developed. I will definitely be on the lookout for book three in this series.

Gripping from the first page! A must read!!

Trial in Jade, like Evans first book, was totally gripping. Again, I had to clear my weekend to read it because I knew it was futile planning to do anything else until I had reached the end. It is the second book in a trilogy. Evans has the ability to create characters that you can relate to, and like, and a story that is believable yet out there enough to constantly capture your attention. If you like mysteries, this is the book for you! I cannot wait for the third book in the series to come out.