Mystery of the Crystal Skulls [Paperback]

Chris Morton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 7, 1998

The crystal skulls are a mystery as profound as the Pyramids of Egypt, the Nazca Lines of Peru, or Stonehenge. Many indigenous people speak of their remarkable magical and healing properties, but nobody really knows where they came from or what they were used for. Were they left behind after the destruction of a previous world, such as Atlantis? Are they simply ingenious modern fakes or can they really enable us to see deeply into the past and predict the future? Searching for the answers takes the authors on a fantastic odyssey through both the physical and the spiritual world. After hearing stories of an old native American legend that describes the existence of thirteen ancient crystal skulls, that are said to speak or sing and hold important information about the origins, purpose and destiny of mankind. The authors set out on their own quest to find the truth about the skulls. They encounter psychics, UFO hunters, shamans, mystics and medicine men on a journey of discovery that takes them from the British Museum in London to the deserts of the United States, from the science labs of Hewlett Packard to the cold snows of Canada and the tropical jungles of Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. At sacred gatherings of native elders they learn of ancient wisdom kept secret for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. They hear of startling prophecies concerning events that will happen on this Earth in the immediate future, prophecies that question the very survival of the human species on this small island we call home. This is the story of their remarkable discoveries.

Editorial Reviews

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"Read this book!"
(The Bodhi Tree Book Review )

“Reads like an Indiana Jones-style adventure tale. Seldom has a recounting of archaeological research resulted in such a fascinating, fun, but ultimately terrifying read. This well-written book entertains as it educates.”
( Janet Brennan, Fate magazine )

"An expertly written, riveting book that is sure to astound you!"
(Sirona Knight for Magical Blend magazine )

"The researcher soon discovers that it is clear some of the skulls are modern frauds, but it is equally clear that some are not. . . . With so much speculation, myth, legend, and controversy, the serious student of the occult will appreciate this well researched and fact-filled book." (
Lesley Crossingham, New Dawn Magazine )

"If you find yourself captivated by the mysteries and possibilities surrounding the crystal skulls, you absolutely must get a copy of this expertly written, engaging, and sometimes disturbing book." (
Scott Cronenweth, Inner Tapestry, June/July 2008 )

" . . . the only volume which deserves to be read with any confidence as well as enjoyment."
(Marilis Hornidge, The Lincoln County News, Oct 2009 ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Back Cover

The action movie Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull has based its plot on the real crystal skulls, the story of which is documented in this book

• Investigates the Maya and Native American legends that tell of thirteen crystal skulls said to hold vital information about coming Earth changes

• By independent filmmakers Chris Morton and Ceri Louise Thomas, whose A&E documentary on the crystal skulls won high acclaim in the United States and abroad

• Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide

Native American legend tells of thirteen life-size crystal skulls said to contain crucial information about humankind’s true purpose and destiny. The legend prophesied that one day, at a time of great crisis for humanity, all thirteen crystal skulls would be rediscovered and brought together to reveal information vital to the very survival of the human race. To date several skulls have been discovered.

This book is the definitive guide to the facts and legends that inspired the May 2008 movie Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. It explores what these mysterious crystal skulls are, where they came from, and what they may have to offer. The book follows Chris Morton and Ceri Louise Thomas on their journey of discovery from the ancient temples of the Maya to the British Museum, the Smithsonian, and to the crystal laboratories of Hewlett-Packard, where scientific tests on one of the skulls--made from the same quartz crystal used in today’s computers--lead to the conclusion, “This skull shouldn’t even exist.” Their journey also leads to Native shamans and elders who reveal the sacred knowledge and vital information that these skulls hold about coming Earth changes and humanity’s imminent destiny.

Chris Morton and Ceri Louise Thomas will be sharing their expertise in a 2-hour documentary on the crystal skulls, to be aired mid-May 2008 on the SCI FI Channel on NBC/Universal. Morton and Thomas’s A&E documentary on the crystal skulls received high acclaim in the United States and abroad. Independent filmmakers, they now live in Britain, having spent several years in Mexico.
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Thorsons (September 7, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0722534868
• ISBN-13: 978-0722534861
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,732,777 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Mystery Ends In 2012, August 30, 2005

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Benjamin S. Scott IV "Rimmon Ekatta" (Las Vegas, NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Mystery of the Crystal Skulls: Unlocking the Secrets of the Past, Present, and Future (Paperback)

This is an excellent book for those with a peaked interest in the interconnection of all people and our pasts. Or in laymen terms Crystal Skulls. This book takes a very broad examination of a very expansive subject. It does explore the most common beliefs/concepts about the skull, not just popular or scientific. They really combed the world to ask the right people. From Native American shaman to top level scientists working for Hewlett Packard when they conducted scientific tests on the Mitchell-Hedges Skull in 1970.

Excellent bibliography, an excellent beginning to a quality bookcase.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely informative!, September 29, 2003

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This review is from: The Mystery of the Crystal Skulls: Unlocking the Secrets of the Past, Present, and Future (Paperback)

This is a gripping book full of information that reads like a novel. Covering subjects from ancient history to quantum physics there is more information in this one book than I have read in hundreds of others. Startling revelations and theories abound. Highly recommended read!

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A little long but ultimately fascinating, January 29, 2004

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ladybird (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mystery of the Crystal Skulls: Unlocking the Secrets of the Past, Present, and Future (Paperback)

The concepts contained within this book have implications for all of humanity. Definitely worth a read! Not wanting to make this fascinating subject matter appear too new agey, the authors were very careful to include exhaustive historic details and to explore every possible angle. I admit that I skimmed a couple of the longer chapters, but I was absolutely absorbed by the book as a whole. The story of the crystal skulls is absorbing and enlightening---and certainly a must-read in this era of corporate gluttony and environmental disregard. Highly recommended!