AN ANCIENT PROPHECY, A DEADLY SECRET, AND ONLY ONE WOMAN WHO CAN SAVE THE WORLD. When archaeologist Dr Laura Shepherd discovers her colleague dead clutching a mysterious crystal skull, she is catapulted into a shadowy world of strange omens, psychic phenomena and cryptic codes. Her quest for the truth leads her to risk her career, her marriage, and even her life. Whe she learns of a terrifying prophecy for the year 2012, she sets off on a dangerous mission, to an ancient Mayan temple buried deep in the rainforest, surrounded by armed guards - determined to unlock the skulls secret, whatever the cost. What the critics said about the authors last book: Excellent...Fascinating - The Mail on Sunday (UK) This book reads like an Indiana Jones adventure tale. Seldom has a recounting of archaeological research resulted in such a fascinating, fun, but ultimately terrifying read. Janet Brennan for Fate Magazine (USA) Chris Morton and Ceri Louise Thomas are independent film-makers and environmental campaigners as well as writers. Their last book has sold over 100,000 copies and been translated into 15 languages.