Effigy [Paperback]

Theresa Danley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2010

A serial killer is on the loose, depositing his victims' hearts amid the Toltec ruins of central Mexico. Meanwhile, a priceless Mesoamerican artifact is stolen from the University of Utah, sweeping archaeologists Anthony Peet and Lori Dewson on a desperate recovery mission south of the border. Accompanied by a reluctant colleague, an enthusiastic young journalist and a Yaqui woman in mourning, the team must decipher clues hidden within the Aztec sunstone, mystical Toltec Pyramids and astronomical calendar rounds to find the priceless effigy of Quetzalcoatl. They suddenly find themselves in a race against the coming solar eclipse, all the while dodging a corrupt Mexican police force still on the hunt for the sadistic murderer-a killer who's chosen one of them for his next human sacrifice.

Product Details

• Paperback: 462 pages
• Publisher: Whiskey Creek Press (2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1603134166
• ISBN-13: 978-1603134163
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,235,706 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Effigy, July 18, 2011

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Fran Orenstein "Sunwriter" (Tampa Bay, FL USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Effigy (Paperback)

Effigy, an exciting archeological thriller, takes the reader on a hair-raising journey from the US Southwest to ancient ruins in Mexico. Complete with a serial killer who mimics ancient Toltec and Aztec sacrifices, the theft of an important archeological relic that could be the key to solving the mystery, and a cast of shady characters, this is an adventure story that leaves you hanging util the very end. Theresa Danley has outdone herself in her accuracy and research into Mesoamerican and Native American history and culture. A must read for lovers of archeology and anthropology, Indian cultures of both North and South America, and a good adventure thriller.

5.0 out of 5 stars More than worth the price of admission, December 12, 2010

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Gary Val Tenuta - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Effigy (Kindle Edition)

I just finished Effigy and loved every minute of it.

I read an interview with the author, Theresa Danley, in which she said she did a ton of research for this book but had never actually been to the places where the story takes place. I can believe she did a lot of research but she did such a convincing job of turning that research into word-pictures that it's really difficult to believe she had never set foot in those places. Seriously, I was convinced beyond any doubt that she had spent a considerable amount of time at the various locales where the story takes place. Really a masterful job. And the story was GREAT! I loved the characters, the situations, the action scenes, the mystery, the suspense, the humor, the dialog... the whole works. As reading experiences go, Effigy was an absolute pleasure and more than worth the price of admission. This was a 5-out-of-5-star book for me.

Gary Val Tenuta
Author of The Ezekiel Code
"2012 is coming...Or is it?"

5.0 out of 5 stars a true page turner!, October 13, 2010

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sjdanley - See all my reviews

This review is from: Effigy (Kindle Edition)

I couldn't put this book down! I loved the short chapters and the character development, which made it very easy to get swept away in the story. This book was very well researched and I applaud the author for supplying such great detail about archaeology. I really enjoyed the author's descriptions of scenery, weather and character facial expressions. =) For a first time author, she did very well! I can't wait for the next one!