The Aztec Secret (The Sigma Files)

By: Joe Topliffe

Follow Ted Mendez on a breathtaking adventure to uncover an ancient mystery that had remained unsolved for 500 years. A trip to Mexico goes sideways for aspiring journalist Ted when he becomes an accessory to the burglary of an ancient artefact. Held against his will and forced to aid a desperate professor in deciphering clues from a 500-year-old manuscript written by Hern?n Cort?s, he quickly finds himself following in the footsteps of the conquistador to track down a legendary Aztec jewel. A bright young archaeology student, a corrupt government official, a trio of ruthless mercenaries and a policewoman seeking redemption are just a few others whose lives become wrapped up in the hunt for the long-lost treasure. Taken deep into the jungles of Mexico and Guatemala, Ted must face his worst fears and find a way out of an impossible situation. Can he uncover the secrets of the past to preserve his future? A fast-paced treasure hunt with plenty of twists and turns, The Aztec Secret is the second novel by Joe Topliffe.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08B7K5DJS
• ISBN13: 9798648553828
• Release Date: June 2020
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 327 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.8" x 5.0"