- The book that inspired the movies -

A GRIPPING ARCHAEOLOGICAL DETECTIVE STORY, AND DARK SUPERNATURAL THRILLER, BASED ON THE FACTS ABOUT THE CRYSTAL SKULLS, AND ON THE ANCIENT MAYAN PROPHECY WHICH PREDICTS THAT 'THE CURRENT WORLD WILL END ON 21st DECEMBER IN THE YEAR 2012'.

Back cover copy:

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.

When 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 skull's secret, whatever the cost.