The Moche Warrior: An Archaeological Mystery Book

"Armchair travelers and mystery buffs will enjoy the smooth blend of history and murder."--Publishers WeeklyLyn Hamilton's first archaeological mystery, The Xibalba Murders, introduced readers to Toronto antiques dealer Lara McClintoch--and received a nomination for the prestigious Arthur Ellis Award for Best First Novel. Set in the fascinating world of rare and beautiful artifacts, the series follows Lara in her travels to the most exotic ends of the earth--where the greatest treasures of all time inspire the darkest crimes in any age. In The Moche Warrior, Lara stumbles upon a box of what she thinks are worthless Peruvian reproductions--only to find that they are authentic Moche artifacts. Among the items is a rare ceremonial ornament depicting a golden man with scepter and shield: the Moche warrior. Dumb luck, yes--good luck, no. Dealing in Moche artifacts is highly illegal. So, when her assistant is brutally attacked and her shop burned, Lara realizes that she is an unwitting link in a chain of black market collectors. Now she must journey to Peru and do battle with an army of grave robbers who are as ruthless--and deadly--as the ancient Moche warriors themselves...Read More