The Sixth World (Maya Earth Trilogy) [Paperback]

Margaret Evans (Author)

Book Description

Series: Maya Earth Trilogy | Publication Date: February 12, 2007

"It was the kind of morning in Monterey, California, where the sea stretches out to meet the sky in a serene and endless grasp . . ." When two California archaeologists discover Maya hieroglyphics during a routine expedition in the Central Valley hills,

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A treasure trove...a great book for...a history or archaeology nut...or anyone who admires good fiction." -- Karri Watson for Curled Up With a Good Book (curledup.com), November 28, 2004

Expertly written, flawlessly plotted mystery thriller. If you liked THE DA VINCI CODE, you’ll love THE SIXTH WORLD...Highly recommended. -- Laura Stamps ([e-mail])

About the Author

Margaret Evans is a native of the Washington, D.C., area. She is a graduate of Georgetown University's School of Business Administration and has spent her professional career on the legal side of the managed health care industry. Her lifetime activities

Product Details

• Paperback: 396 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris (February 12, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1413400531
• ISBN-13: 978-1413400533
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,806,965 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting Plot Driven Tale, March 23, 2004

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Elsa R. Anders (Waterford,VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Sixth World (Hardcover)

This book was a page turner. The author has a fast plot driven by intrigue, romance and greed. You are not quite sure how it will all turn out until the end. I read it straight for two days. The romance side was gratifying also. The Mayan prophesies may indeed be realized, I would recommend that you read this if you like Dan Brown or Michael Crighton.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really good modern day thriller, October 30, 2004

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Paul Lappen (Manchester, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Sixth World (Maya Earth Trilogy) (Paperback)

Set in present-day California, Joe Magee is a world-renowned anthropologist and expert on Mayan culture, working for a local museum. He is set to lead an expedition into California's Central Valley to explore the bizarre possibility that Mayan culture may have made it that far north, before they disappeared many centuries ago. Magee is told to include Amy Parrish, another world-renowned Mayan expert, in the expedition. The museum Board is less than convinced that is is a good idea.

She moves into Magee's isolated house in the hills, and the two immerse themselves in Mayan culture. One night, a strange computer virus is found on Joe's laptop, where he keeps his scientific data. The computer seems to turn on by itself, and sends Joe's files to an unknown location. Sean Gables is another museum employee, who is not what he seems. Sometimes, he is legitimately helpful to Joe and Amy, and other times, he acts, well, the word "slimy" comes to mind. Strange things are going on, but neither Joe or Amy can put their finger on it.

Later, a dead body is found in the nearby hills, a Hispanic male with his heart cut out. For most people, this is just a particularly gruesome murder, but for Joe and Amy, it means a lot more. According to Mayan prophecy, the Fifth World is ending, and the Sixth World will be coming in a few years. It is to be preceeded by three human sacrifices. Days later, two more bodies are found with their hearts removed, right on time. Someone is putting up a very large Keep Out sign. Joe has an anonymous benefactor paying him a lot of money to find Mayan culture in those hills. The Sixth World is characterized by a shift in the earth's magnetic pole, causing worldwide catastrophe. At that time, Mayan culture will rise again, and rule the world. During a mini-expedition in the hills with some college students, Joe and Amy make some huge discoveries which prove that the rumors of Mayan culture making it as far north as central California are not just rumors.

This is a really good thriller story. My only criticism is that the first half of the book could have moved a little faster. Stick with the book, and this is a story that will give the reader plenty to think about. Also, keep an eye on the month of December, 2012. According to Mayan prophecy, at that time, big things are supposed to happen.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Will the Sixth World be a better world?, February 17, 2004

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John Padden Racine (Silver Spring, MD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Sixth World (Hardcover)

"The Sixth World" is an interesting story about a secret, present-day Mayan culture existing in California that expects the end of this civilization and the beginning of another. It is told through the lives of two anthropologists who catch on to their trail, and each other (man and woman) meanwhile. I heartily recommend it; the characters are deep, there are several subplots which are well woven that come together in the end, the topic is engaging and obviously well researched, the suspense builds to a wonderful conclusion that still leaves the door open for a sequel.