The Moche Warrior (Archaeological Mysteries, No. 3) [Paperback]

Lyn Hamilton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2000

When Toronto antiques dealer Lara McClintoch finds herself in possession of authentic artifacts of the Moche--an ancient people whose civilization predates the Incas--she soon realizes that she is an unwitting link in a chain of blackmarket collectors. Now she must journey to Peru and do battle with an army of grave robbers as ruthless--and deadly--as the Moche warriors themselves...

"Richly woven descriptions...fascinating and vividly presented... [an] artfully crafted plot... a passport to adventure"-- Booklist

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Toronto antiques dealer Lara McClintoch (The Xibalba Murders, Berkley, 1997) latches on to a box lot of Peruvian artifacts at auction purely to spite her ex-husband, also a dealer. The items are labeled as reproductions (albeit exquisite ones), but the interest they subsequently excite deeply disturbs her: during an apparent burglary and arson attempt at her shop, one "reproduction" goes missing and a body is left behind. To uncover the truth, McClintoch follows a paper trail back to Peru, where, through deceit and beguilement, she gets a job on a dig and foils the bad guys. A super story, entrancing prose, and fascinating subject matter make this a surefire winner.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Lyn Hamilton was nominated for the Arthur Ellis Award for Best First Crime Novel for The Xibalba Murders; she is also the author of The Maltese Goddess

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Berkley (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425173089
• ISBN-13: 978-0425173084
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #622,757 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, May 14, 2003

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This review is from: The Moche Warrior (Archaeological Mysteries, No. 3) (Paperback)

THE MOCHE WARRIOR is the third entry in Lyn Hamilton's Lara McClintoch series. I read the first two, THE XIBALBA MURDERS and THE MALTESE GODDESS, several years ago. I was lukewarm on the former, but somewhat disappointed in the latter. Sufficiently disappointed that I had no particular inclination to purchase this third book. Finally, though, time triumphed over memory. Recollections of the reasons for my disenchantment with THE MALTESE GODDESS faded to the point where I decided to give THE MOCHE WARRIOR a shot. I'm glad I did. While I will agree with others who find it a bit incongruous for a character to just take off at the drop of a hat on a lengthy and costly expedition to Mexico and Peru (anyone else ever notice how money is rarely a consideration for fictional characters, whether in movies, TV, or books), it's hard to say how any of us would react if we thought our life was in imminent danger, and credit cards do make it possible to postpone costs. Nevertheless, I found the plot engaging enough to keep me turning the pages despite the improbabilities. To be fair, what work of fiction doesn't have some improbabilities in it? Further, I found the setting interesting (the arid Peruvian coast) and the archeology intriguing. All in all, I enjoyed this book. More than I expected to, in fact. As a result, I already have the next book in the series, and I'm giving THE MOCHE WARRIOR four stars. If you like nice little mysteries, consider giving this one a try.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! You learn by reading it., September 8, 2000

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This review is from: The Moche Warrior (Archaeological Mysteries, No. 3) (Paperback)

I loved this book! It was full of interesting information about Peru and ancient cultures that really fleshed out the story for me. I found myself reading more books about this area of the world.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What Happens When You Try To Spite Your Ex Husband, July 14, 2002

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Martha E. Crites (Seattle, Wa United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Moche Warrior (Archaeological Mysteries, No. 3) (Paperback)

Antique dealer, Lara McClintoch learns that revenge does not pay when she spitefully outbids her ex husband for a box of artifacts then discovers that someone is willing to murder for the contents. This archaeological mystery takes us to Peru where connections to grave robbers, the black market and drug runners place Lara in danger. The plot is tight with an assortment of potential bad guys that kept me guessing at the connections. But though Hamilton's books have exotic settings, her writing doesn't really give me the feeling that I've been there--and I have been to several of the countries she writes about. That said, I enjoyed the book anyway and laughed out loud at her wrap-up with the ex in the ending.