Título: The Death Relic (Payne & Jones)
Autor: Chris Kuzneski
Sinopse: 2013 SUSPENSE/MYSTERY NOVEL OF THE YEAR (Affaire de Coeur magazine)
AN ANCIENT LEGEND:
Vanquished by the Spanish Empire, little remained of the Aztec and Mayan civilizations. From the ashes of their cities, a unified legend emerged: the Christians possessed a mysterious object, an artifact so deadly that it was known in the Americas as "the death relic."
A MYSTERIOUS OBJECT:
Little is known about the death relic, despite its infamy. Not its shape, its size, nor its purpose. Like the lives of the men who carried it, the object was lost long ago. Or was it?
A THRILLING ADVENTURE:
When Maria Pelati's research team disappears in Mexico, she calls Payne and Jones, who offer to find the archaeologists. The duo quickly finds a link between the group's work and its recent disappearance. Following clues left behind, the duo tries to locate her team by solving one of the darkest mysteries of the Aztec and Mayan empires.
Praise for THE DEATH RELIC:
From Booklist—
"Kuzneski's latest Payne and Jones novel is the best yet in the ongoing series. The second half is a nonstop action fest. Readers unfamiliar with Payne and Jones will find this the perfect place to start. Fans of James Rollins and Clive Cussler will dig this one."
From Midwest Book Review—
"Prolific writers with characters who enthrall create a following of readers who look forward to the next adventure with mouths watering as if they were about to eat a tasty morsel. Chris Kuzneski is such an author. Highly recommended!"
From Florida Weekly—
"Chris Kuzneski once again delivers his special blend of humor and suspense in The Death Relic. High-stakes adventure, intriguing history and science, well-rounded characters and spectacular settings all make his novels easy to enjoy. A tense thriller filled with action and laughs."
From Gulf Coast Times—
"International bestselling author Chris Kuzneski delivers a thrilling tale about Mayan ancient mysteries, urban legends, and conspiracy theories that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.... With fast-paced thrills and the signature humor that defines Kuzneski's work, The Death Relic ratchets up the heat and suspense. Nothing is certain, and no one is safe when mysteries that began centuries ago begin to wreak havoc in the modern world."
Contexto da obra
Como livro em inglês, esta obra costuma ganhar também uma camada própria de interesse editorial e linguístico. “The Death Relic (Payne & Jones)”, de Chris Kuzneski, publicado pela editora Berkley Books, em 2013 e com 499 páginas, integra a categoria Livros em Inglês. Por isso, o interesse da obra tende a se ampliar quando o leitor considera também a relação com a língua em que ela circula.
Editora: Berkley Books
Páginas: 499
Ano: 2013-08-06
Edição: Berkley premium edition.
Linguagem: en
ISBN: 042526467X
ISBN13: 9780425264676
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Berkley Books costumam mergulhar o leitor em narrativas intensas, onde o suspense e o conflito moral se entrelaçam com personagens complexos. Muitas histórias apresentam protagonistas envolvidos em investigações criminais, perseguições e mistérios com ritmo ágil e clima tenso, enquanto outras exploram relações pessoais marcadas por paixão, segredos e reviravoltas. O catálogo sugere uma preferência por tramas que equilibram ação e emoção, ora com tons sombrios e dramáticos, ora com pitadas de romance contemporâneo e fantasia sensual. A ambientação varia entre cenários urbanos e locais históricos ou exóticos, criando contrastes que enriquecem a experiência de leitura.
