The Controversial Mayan Queen: Sak K'uk of Palenque (The Mists of Palenque) (37 page)

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The Visionary Mayan Queen: Yohl Ik'nal of Palenque

Mists of Palenque Series Book I

In misty tropical jungles 1500 years ago, a royal Mayan girl with visionary powers – Yohl Ik’nal – was destined to become the first Mayan woman ruler. Last of her royal lineage, her accession would fulfill her father's ambitions. Yohl Ik'nal put aside personal desires and the comfortable world of palace women to prepare as royal heir. Love for her father steeled her will and sharpened her skills. As she underwent intensive training for rulership, powerful forces allied to overthrow the dynasty and plotted with enemy cities to attack.

As the first Queen of Palenque, she built temples to honor her father and her Gods, protected her city and brought prosperity to the people. Her visionary powers foresaw enemy attack and prevented defeat. In the midst of betrayal and revenge, through court intrigues and power struggles, she guided her people wisely and found a love that sustained her. As a seer, she knew times of turmoil were coming and succession to the throne was far from certain. Could she prepare her headstrong daughter for rulership or help her weak son become a charismatic leader? Her actions could lead to ruin or bring her city to greatness.

Centuries later Francesca, part-Mayan archeologist, helps her team at Palenque excavate the royal burial of a crimson skeleton, possibly the first Mayan queen's tomb ever discovered. She never anticipated how it would impact her life and unravel a web of ancient bonds.

Praise from readers:

"Spellbinding, exciting and beautifully paints a picture (of) the world of the ancient royal Mayan Queens."

- S. Malbeouf

"A page turner . . . draws the reader in with the drama of the era. . . One can smell the incense, feel the tension, share the spirituality, experience the battles, and live the lives of the characters."

- H. and N. Rath

". . . vibrant storytelling, strong dialogue and authentic characters . . . that ring true to the Mayan culture. . . stunning job of keeping this story fast-paced, compelling, emotional and engaging to the very end."

- S. Gallardo

Dreaming the Maya Fifth Sun: A Novel of Maya Wisdom and the 2012 Shift in Consciousness

The lives of two women, one modern and one an ancient Maya priestess, weave together as the end of the Mayan calendar approaches in 2012. ER nurse Jana Sinclair’s recurring dream compels her journey to jungle-shrouded Mayan ruins where she discovers links with ancient priestess Yalucha, who was mandated to hide her people’s esoteric wisdom from the Spaniards. Jana’s reluctant husband is swept into strange experiences and opposes Jana’s quest. Risking everything, Jana follows her inner guidance and returns to Mexico to unravel her dream. In the Maya lands, dark shamanic forces attempt to deter her and threaten her life.

Ten centuries earlier, Yalucha’s life unfolds as a healer at Tikal where she faces heartbreak when her beloved, from an enemy city, is captured. Later in another incarnation at Uxmal, she again encounters him but circumstances thwart their relationship. She journeys to Chichén Itzá to join other priests and priestesses in a ritual profoundly important to future times.

As the calendar counts down to December 21, 2012, Jana answers the call across centuries to re-enact the mystical ritual that will birth the new era, confronting shamanic powers and her husband’s ultimatum – and activates forces for healing that reach into the past as well as the future.

Fans of historical fiction with adventure and romance will love this story of an ancient Maya Priestess and contemporary woman who unravel secret bonds to fulfill the Maya prophecy that can make the difference for the planet's future.

Praise for
Dreaming the Maya Fifth Sun:

“Travel through time and space to ancient Maya realms. . details are accurate, giving insight into Maya magic and mysticism and bringing their message of the new era to come.”

– Aum-Rak Sapper, Maya Priestess and Daykeeper

“Few people have listened to this call and made pilgrimage to ancient Maya centers, but many will follow . . to serve the planet in the Fifth Solar Cycle.”

– Hunbatz Men, Itza Maya Elder, Daykeeper and Shaman

“. . power-house historical novel . .unlocks (Mayan) civilization. . This well documented book is spellbinding, romantic, thought provoking and gives an insightful look into the spiritual side of ancient Mayas...a must read!”

– J. Grimsrud, Maya travel guide

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