{"product_id":"the-controversial-mayan-queen-sak-kuk-of-palenque-mists-of-palenque-book-2-9781613398814","title":"The Controversial Mayan Queen: Sak K'uk of Palenque (Mists of Palenque Book 2)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA MOTHER AND SON FIGHT TO PRESERVE THEIR DYNASTY...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSak K'uk, the daughter of the first ruler of a powerful Mayan city, faces rebellious nobles and spiritual crisis in her city following a devastating enemy attack. The sacred portal to the Gods is desecrated, temples and crops destroyed and the was ruler killed. With her city in chaos and leaderless, Sak K'uk undertakes a perilous Underworld journey to seek help. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter encountering the Underworld Goddess, Sak K'uk rises above the opposition and holds the throne for her young son. She knows that a Mayan prophecy foretold her son's destiny to become ruler. The intense trials of mother and son forge a special bond that proves both a blessing...and a curse. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnter the ancient Mayan world of jungle-draped stone cities with soaring pyramids and broad plazas gleaming in tropical sun. Experience the turbulent court intrigue wrapped in dazzling rituals common to the bizarre Maya Underworld. Follow the story of this strong-willed young ruler, as she and her son battle to restore their city to greatness at any cost. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The author has great skills at world building and crafting a fantasy story that will keep the reader engaged and entertained from cover to cover. Great author voice and writing style...an entertaining mix.\" \u003cem\u003e Writer's Digest \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMartin, Leonide:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeonide (Lennie) Martin\u003c\/b\u003e is a retired California State University professor, former Family Nurse Practitioner, and current author and Maya researcher. Her books bring ancient Maya culture and civilization to life in stories about both real historical Mayas and fictional characters. The ancient Mayas created the most highly advanced civilization in the Western hemisphere, and her work is dedicated to their wisdom, spirituality, scientific and cultural accomplishments through compelling historical novels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Made for Success Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50856038596882,"sku":"9781613398814","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8e5e3090-3a1e-4623-a2d2-cf1ef494855f.jpg?v=1737493457","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-controversial-mayan-queen-sak-kuk-of-palenque-mists-of-palenque-book-2-9781613398814","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}