2012 Maya End Date: A New Beginning [Paperback]

Edward Dayne Curry (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 2009

This is Edward Curry’s second novel with the ancient Maya civilization at the heart of the plot. He takes us into the very heart of Mesoamerica and spins his yarn like a spider web ensnaring the reader. 2012 Maya End Date once again features the fortunes and challenges of Ryan Keshaw and Dr. Allie Lea Shelton. Maya Chief Ahau and his wife Elena are also prominent in the story. Ryan has an uncanny ability to see trouble looming ahead. Is it just his fertile imagination at work? As the days draw closer to 2012, so do the intensity of his dreams. It is with some trepidation that Ryan and Allie Lea are invited as special guests of the Mexican government to once more venture back to the Temple of the Two Jaguars, as it is a hardly a place that brings back fond memories. What I found interesting is that Ed Curry does not use villains in his plot. Sure, there are occasional bandidos, but they are really peripheral characters. Rather, he uses psychological warfare on the reader. I will not give any spoilers in this review, but I will say that 2012 Maya End Date is a book that hurtles you along faster than a Japanese bullet train. Simon Barrett, Senior Editor Blogger News Network www.bloggernews.net

Product Details

• Paperback: 370 pages
• Publisher: Merln & Associates (September 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 098146842X
• ISBN-13: 978-0981468426
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,063,491 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended reading -- especially for those with an interest in the developing prominence of the 2012 prophecies, December 11, 2009

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 2012 Maya End Date: A New Beginning (Paperback)

As the date of December 21, 2012 approaches nearer and nearer, more and more attention is being given to its prophetic implications which first began with the revelations of Mayan prophecies associating it with the end of the Mayan calendar, and then reinforced as being of metaphysical importance by Hopi and Nostradamus prophecy, and even webot-based internet calculations. In "2012 Maya End Date: A New Beginning", author Edward Curry applies the prophetic 2012 end of the world as we know it metaphysical expectations to an imaginative action/adventure novel featuring such memorable and returning characters of Chief Ahau, first wife Elena, as well as their daughter Constanza, helio plane pilots Rick and Greg, a TV anchor, a Mayan fortune teller, and an ancient Maya spiritual leader. The sequel to "Temple Of The Two Jaguars", his latest 368-page novel, "2012 Maya End Date", once again documents Edward Curry's gift for superb storytelling backed up and enhanced by dedicated research to provide an extraordinary context for a truly phenomenal entertainment that leaves his appreciative readers looking forward to his next literary effort. Highly recommended reading -- especially for those with an interest in the developing prominence of the 2012 prophecies.

5.0 out of 5 stars A New Beginning, October 29, 2010

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B. Davis "crazy about books" (Beautiful Northwest USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 2012 Maya End Date: A New Beginning (Paperback)

The year 2012 isn't that far away, so many people are getting a bit nervous with all the rumors going around about the end of the world. Although, no one can be sure what events will take place on December 21, 2012, this book brings a fascinating perspective to the mix of past theories. For anyone who is interested in this type of book, it will certainly give the reader some information which has not been written in past volumes.

4.0 out of 5 stars Mystical, Creative, Scholarly, Adventure, April 3, 2010

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Richard R. Blake (Bridgman, Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 2012 Maya End Date: A New Beginning (Paperback)

Students of Anthropology, Latin American Studies, and the religion of the ancient Mayan will appreciate Edward Curry's diligent research, creative imagination, and gift for story telling. "2012 Maya End Date: A New Beginning" is a sequel to his earlier book "The Temple of the Two Jaguars."

Curry captures the mystery, intrigue, and danger of the complex Maya system with its art, symbolism, and mythology. He combines speculative tradition with a tale of adventure, suspense, and romance. He draws the reader in as they relate to the down to earth likeableness of his protagonists Ryan Keshaw and his wife Dr. Allie Lea Shelton. Ryan's premonitions, Allie Lea's spunkiness, and daughter Lynn's playfulness all add to a suspenseful compelling plot and strong character identification.

References to the plot and introduction of characters carried over from his first book enable the reader to relate to the background even though they have missed the earlier novel. Graphic descriptions of ancient rites are done with a careful boldness. Curry introduces the various aspects of the amazing contribution the Maya have made to civilization. Whatever your thoughts on the concept of the date of December 23, 2012 as being the end date of the Maya civilization and its impact on the world as whole, Curry's alternative takes on an interesting consideration and offers a hope for new enlightenment.

Exploring an ancient culture, their caves, evil spirits, and danger take Ryan and Allie Lea Shelton on a roller coaster ride of death defying adventure. Compelling creative fiction, entertaining, and scholarly.