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This title in other editionsOther titles in the Aztec series:Apocalypse 2012 (Aztec)by Gary Jennings
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:In ancient Mexico, the “End-Time Codex”--prophesizing the worlds end in 2012--is entombed. A young Aztec-Mayan slave tells us its story. Gifted in math and astronomy, Coyotl rises to kings counselor in Tula, a golden city of milk and honey ruled by the brilliant god-king, Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered Serpent of lore. Gathering artists, scientists and craftsmen, this legendary ruler builds a city that will awe humanity for one thousand years. But he also faces war, catastrophic drought, betrayal and the rise of an evil death-cult religion. Instituting the infamous “Blood Covenant,” its priests drag thousands of people a year atop temple-pyramids and rip their hearts beating from their chests. To stop them Quetzalcoatl must defy the flames of bloody civil war. A thousand years later scientists discover the End-Time Codex. While struggling to decipher it, they realize their own age mirrors Tulas. Can they crack the 2012 code and save their world from Tulas deadly fate? Synopsis:In ancient Mexico, the End-Time Codex--prophesizing the world's end in 2012--is entombed. A young Aztec-Mayan slave tells its story in this sweeping historical thriller.
Synopsis:Todays world leaders and those of 1,000 years ago face the worlds end.
The Mayan “End-Time Codex” predicts the end of the world in 2012. A young Aztec-Mayan slave tells the story of its creation: gifted in math and astronomy, Coyotl advises the god-king, Quetzalcoatl. Gathering artists, scientists, and architects, this ruler builds the great, golden city of Tula but soon faces war, disastrous drought, death-cult priests who rip the hearts out of thousands of people. . . and an epic catastrophe threatening all humanity. Meanwhile, thousand years later, scientists have rediscovered the End-Time Codex and learned that their own time mirrors Tulas golden age. Can they crack the 2012 code and save their world from Tulas deadly fate? The countdown begins. About the AuthorGary Jennings was known for the rigorous and intensive research behind his books, which often included hazardous travel—exploring every corner of Mexico for his Aztec novels, retracing the numerous wanderings of Marco Polo for The Journeyers, joining nine different circuses for Spangle, and roaming the Balkans for Raptor. Born in Buena Vista, Virginia in 1928, Jennings passed away in 1999 in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, leaving behind a rich legacy of historical fiction and outlines for new novels. Robert Gleason was Gary Jennings editor for a number of years. He lives in New York City. Junius Podrug is an accomplished writer of both fiction and nonfiction. He lives on Cape Cod. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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