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The Xibalba Murders (Archaelogical Mystery, Bk 1)
The Xibalba Murders - Archaelogical Mystery, Bk 1
Author: Lyn Hamilton
The murder of a renowned expert in Mayan history lures Lara into the jungles surrounding Merida, Mexico. For in this lush paradise are the temples of the Mayan gods--and the camps of modern-day rebels fighting to save their Mayan heritage. As the body count escalates, Lara must uncover the secrets of the Mayan underworld known as Xibalba--and th...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780425157220
ISBN-10: 0425157229
Publication Date: 4/1/1997
Pages: 290
Rating:
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 73 ratings
Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 2
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reviewed The Xibalba Murders (Archaelogical Mystery, Bk 1) on
Helpful Score: 8
I read exactly half of this book before giving up. The subject content was fairly interesting, however I didn't feel as if Lara was a personable character! The narration was so dry, as was Lara, and I was so disappointed that such an interesting basis for a series would be tarnished by the characters. I considered sticking with it for the historical plot, but I knew that once I reached the end, I still wouldn't have gotten any pleasure from the book.
reviewed The Xibalba Murders (Archaelogical Mystery, Bk 1) on + 74 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
The first in a series this book introduces us to Lara McClintoch who owns a Toronto antiquities store. She travels to the Yucatan after receiving a call from an expert in Mayan history but when she gets there he has disappeared. He turns up dead in his office and Lara begins to retrace his steps to find out what he wanted to tell her and who killed him. There are many interesting bits of information on the Maya and the story reads quickly. I did it in two sittings and am eagerly getting ready to move on the next book in the series when I can get my hands on it. Recommended if you like a different kind of mystery.
dolver avatar reviewed The Xibalba Murders (Archaelogical Mystery, Bk 1) on + 240 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I've enjoyed this one. I'm not really a cozy reader (and I'd put this in a cozy category,) but I enjoyed all the extra info in this book. While solving a murder, I was also learning about the Mayan culture! Bonus!
barbsis avatar reviewed The Xibalba Murders (Archaelogical Mystery, Bk 1) on + 1076 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
BORING! BORING! BORING! Need I say more? Well I will anyway.

This is dry as dirt and it gets so bogged down in explaining the intricasies of the Mayan calendar that you actually lose sight of the storyline. Too much information that really isn't necessary to solving the murder mystery. I had to force myself to continue to read and to finish this book. I should have followed my instincts and put it down after the first 50 pages of tedious writing.
ATraveler avatar reviewed The Xibalba Murders (Archaelogical Mystery, Bk 1) on + 193 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
First in a series; enjoyable mystery; liked the lead female character Lara and the first person view; plan to read more of the series as well as 'hook' my sister and parents on this one.
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