This is the riveting true story of grave robbers who discovered and plundered Sipan Temple, and Dr. Walter Alva, the resourceful, strong-willed archaeologist who attempts to excavate the remains of the site while under siege by smugglers and collectors. Archaeology buffs as well as adventure novel listeners will delight in this true crime thriller.
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"Couldn't put this one down-- a true account of one archaeologist's race against tomb robbers in Peru to uncover and preserve the remains of a Moche burial. Fascinating! "
— Krista (5 out of 5 stars)
“Kirkpatrick has hit a mother lode.”
— New York Times“Indiana Jones has nothing on this true tale of grave robbers and greed.”
— Washington Post“A stirring drama.”
— Publishers Weekly“Dazzling, guaranteed to enrapture readers.”
— Booklist“Top-drawer nonfiction.”
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Sidney D. Kirkpatrick is an award-winning filmmaker and New York Times bestselling author.
John McDonough, one of AudioFile magazine’s Golden Voices, has narrated dozens of audiobooks, and won eleven Earphones Awards. He is known for his narrations of children’s books, including Robert McCloskey’s Centerburg Tales and Albert Marrin’s Commander-in-Chief Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. Outside of his audiobook work, he has starred in a revival of Captain Kangaroo on the Fox Network.