A historical fantasy set against the backdrop of the ancient Mayan world, Born in the Wayeb is a riveting tale of magic and intrigue . . . Deep in the jungle, while drums pound and men dance to keep the evil gods of the Underworld at bay for the five days of the Wayeb, a baby is born. Her birth sends a ripple across the land, alerting Satal, the black witch of Mayapán, of the existence of a new rival. Fearful of the taint that clings to Na’om’s fateful birth, the villagers of Pa nimá shun this child of the Wayeb. She lives her life as an outcast, more comfortable hidden in the liana vines with her pet jaguar, Ek’ Balam, than near her neighbors. With the help of her grandmother and the tribe’s shaman, Na’om struggles to understand the fearful dreams and visions that have plagued her since birth. When these dreams turn into living nightmares, will Na’om have the strength to confront the powerful adversary who threatens her life and the lives of those she holds dear?
About the Author: Lee E. Cart
Lee Cart is an award-winning author in the 17th Annual International Latino Book Awards, which celebrates worldwide achievements in Latino literature. She is a freelance writer, editor, book reviewer, and publisher for Ek' Balam Press. She lives in central Maine with her husband and two cats. She enjoys reading, writing, cooking, gardening, and traveling to Mexico, Hawaii, and Ireland. She lived in Guadalajara, Mexico for over seven years as a child and continues to visit Guadalajara and the Yucatan Peninsula on a regular basis. She is the author of Born in the Wayeb: Book One of The Mayan Chronicles, The Cracker Book: Artisanal Crackers for Every Occasion and The Paper Trail: Useful Charts to Organize Your Writing. She is currently working on Rise of the Jaguar Woman: Book Two of The Mayan Chronicles. When she is not writing, Lee can be found curled up some place snug with a good book, a mug of tea, and a piece of very dark chocolate.
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|| REVIEWS: BORN IN THE WAYEB by Lee E. Cart is an excellent fantasy novel for those who want to travel deep into the fascinating world of the Mayans. The cover is interesting and striking, and should attract those readers looking for this type of novel. I like how the author makes plain on the front and back that this is the first of a series. This is important, so readers will be on the lookout for additional books. The back cover copy is intriguing enough to encourage readers looking for this type of novel to purchase. All of the helps – map, glossaries, etc., are great additions. I found them useful as I read through the book. It took me awhile to get into the story, but it was very interesting. The author has taken the time to delve into the setting and knows the characters and background, and I felt really transported into this world. I could get lost in it. As a result, I think readers will definitely be looking for future installments. I think this talented author has a bright future and will develop a loyal reader following.--Judge, 23rd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards.
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Book Author
Lee E. Cart
Publisher
Ek' Balam Press
Language
English
ISBN
978-0990676508
Pages
324
Format
Paperback
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