Renowned archaeologist Nora Kelly and FBI Agent Corrie Swanson return in the latest installment of the bestselling series.
Nora Kelly is called to a construction site in the foothills of Santa Fe, New Mexico, where workers have uncovered a row of ancient skeletons―buried upside down. All work comes to a grinding halt at the site of an exclusive resort, backed by one of Hollywood’s hottest actresses―incurring her anger and retaliation.
Nora discovers the bizarre burials were the work of the Spanish Inquisition, who in 1676 condemned six women as witches, executed them, and buried them head downwards to speed their way to hell. And then she makes a further shocking discovery: a fresh burial in the same place, also inverted…and only two months old. Special Agent Corrie Swanson is called in to investigate. As more new murders and bizarre burials start mounting up, Nora and Corrie find themselves in pursuit of a mass killer―who possesses a terrifying, ancient power defying human understanding.
The series
In the world of archaeology, few discoveries are as perilous as those tied to the past's darkest secrets. This is the world of Nora Kelly, a brilliant archaeologist whose expeditions often take her far beyond academic curiosity into the realm of gripping mystery and untold danger. Her journey begins with the search for the legendary remains of the Donner Party in Old Bones, a mission that plunges her deep into a world of historical intrigue, betrayal, and hidden truths.
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As Nora navigates ancient ruins and untangles the threads of forgotten histories, she finds herself drawn into deadly situations where the line between scientific exploration and life-threatening peril blurs. With each new mystery, she uncovers more than just lost artifacts; she unearths dangerous secrets that others would rather keep buried. The series moves seamlessly from one gripping adventure to the next, from the chilling discoveries in The Scorpion's Tail to the high-stakes action in Diablo Mesa.
Set against stunning backdrops—whether it's the rugged desert of New Mexico or the eerie remnants of ancient civilizations—Nora Kelly immerses readers in a world where the past and present collide. With its sharp focus on historical suspense, dynamic characters, and nail-biting thrills, the series weaves a complex web of danger and discovery. Each book unravels a unique puzzle, leading Nora into deeper, darker territories.
If you're drawn to tales where archaeology meets the unknown, where every dig brings new dangers, and where strong-willed protagonists navigate both physical and intellectual challenges, Nora Kelly will take you on a journey you won’t soon forget.
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