In Serpent and Storm by Marella Sands, enter the world of Sky Knife: A Mayan youth who was cursed with an unlucky name from birth. From a vision given to his mother, Sky Knife is pledged to honor whatever destiny the gods have decreed. Farmer, soldier, merchant--all these roads are closed to him. He isn't even worthy as a sacrifice to the gods. Sometimes, however, the gods have a very wicked sense of humor...and what some sages think of as the worst cosmic luck may in fact be the touch of the gods' own hands. From temple pariah to hero, Sky Knife discovers the magic within him and not only thwarts all the evil plots surrounding his king, but wins the hand of the beautiful and beloved Jade Flute in the process. Enemies vanquished and evil magic dispelled, life is good. And as Sky Knife prepares for the birth of a long-awaited child, it seems like the fates have given him all that he desires. But it appears the gods aren't quite done with Sky Knife just yet. He is to be sent to the distant city-kingdom of Teotihuacan, to bring greetings and to reopen diplomatic ties with these strange people. From missed meetings to strange guides, corrupt counselors to a bizarre court, Sky Knife feels his world shifting dangerously out of balance. And when the Teotihuacan king is killed and bad luck seems to descend upon his kingdom, it is left to Sky Knife to solve the riddle of his death. Or he will be slaughtered in the killer's stead.

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Praise for this book

“Sands relates a unique tale of little known time and culture where human sacrifice is commonplace and the magic and miracles of the gods are manifest in the everyday lives of the people.” —Library Journal

“Her strong sequel to Sky Knife will bring Sands' readers back into the fascinating realm of Mayan culture and folklore...Sands' knowledge of Mayan ritual is impressive, and she spins a good story. A banquet of imaginative characters--Sky Knife's brave battalion of friends include a prostitute, a hustler, and a dwarf--enliven this engaging tale.” —Publishers Weekly




About the Author

Marella Sands has an M.A. in anthropology from Kent State University and has devoted years of study to ancient Mayan culture. From brutal human sacrifice to the daily concerns of a people for whom magic is as common as the air that they breathe, she has created an evocative portrait of a people and a way of life totally unlike our own. Serpent and Storm is her second novel.


Title: Serpent & Storm
Author(s): Marella Sands
ISBN: 9781466889194
Copyright 2015
Release Date: January 06, 2015
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: mobi,ePub | Learn More about our supported formats
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