The Last Baktun [Paperback]

Lisa Westwood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 20, 2009

When three college students enrolled in a summer archaeological program in Mexico, they never suspected their summer adventures would extend past dusty pottery sherds and margaritas. However, when one of their number starts having visions and seeing signs, they realize their dig has greater implications than course credit. Now, they must work together to appease the ancient Mayan Gods and discover the identity of the only person who can restart the world's calendar -before all hell breaks loose.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The story is action-packed with a very true-to-character contemporary theme and you won't be able to put it down easily. The characters are also so easy to relate. The story is suitable for any family member read. Loved the book. --D. Bergschneider --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Lisa Westwood is a professional archaeologist and university instructor in California. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 326 pages
• Publisher: lulu.com (June 20, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0557078865
• ISBN-13: 978-0557078868
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,519,661 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lisa Westwood is a professional archaeologist in California. The sequel is currently in development. Visit Lisa's website at www.lisawestwood.com!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First Review, July 14, 2009

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D. Bergschneider "Dr. B" (Milwaukee, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Last Baktun (Paperback)

The story is action-packed with a very true-to-character contemporary theme and you won't be able to put it down easily. The characters are also so easy to relate. The story is suitable for any family member read. Loved the book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I have read in a VERY long time!, August 21, 2009

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Mandie Wood "Anthro Nerd" (Chico, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Last Baktun (Paperback)

The Last Baktun was soo hard to put down! The best book I have ever read! Very easy to read and understand! I got a great glimpse at what archaeologists actually do when they are doing fieldwork. The author really painted a clear picture on everything. I felt like I was actually there! I highly recommend this book! You won't be disappointed!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Adventure with Insights into the Mayan Civilization, August 27, 2009

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Michael A. Houser (Camarillo, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Last Baktun (Paperback)

The Last Baktun by Lisa Westwood follows the adventures of a group of college students who participate in a summer archaeological class that takes them to Yucatan, Mexico. It combines mystery and suspense with factual cultural and historical information about the Mayan civilization.

The author tells a fun story that is equal to any current best seller fiction novel, but cleverly incorporates insights into the work of the current day archeologist as well as the advanced level of civilization achieved by the Mayans. Lias's professional background and college level teaching experience, together provide the reader with more than adequate source information. It is most fortunate that she is a good story teller and writer; for not only is the reader treated with great insights into the Mayan civilization and culture, but gets to learn about them through the enjoyable story told in this novel.

While reading this book, I often took the time to search the Internet for photographs of the locations and sites referred to in the story. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading novels! I hope Lisa continues with more of the adventures of the group of students who are featured in this book.