The Visionary Mayan Queen Yohl Ik'nal of Palenque [Paperback]

Yohl Ik'nal, first Mayan woman ruler, must overcome forces opposing her rule . . . betrayal and revenge, attack by enemy cities, and shamanic powers. Using her visionary ability, she saves her city from destruction, builds temples to honor her father and the Gods, and brings prosperity to her people while finding a love that sustains her.

But she foresees a time of darkness and devastation coming. Danger lurks ahead and she must choose a successor, either her weak son or willful daughter. Can she trust her vision to reveal the will of the Gods? The results of her choice will lead to ruin or bring her city to greatness.

Discover the opulent world of royal court intrigue, exotic ceremonies on towering pyramids, shamanic journeys, calendars and healing sciences of the ancient Mayas. Experience the excitement of sacrificial rituals and strategic battles for dominance in this exquisite city soaring in mountain mists.

The quality of this novel is top notch. What a pleasure to read something that is not predictable like so many books on the market these days. A nice surprise for any reader, but fans of complex world building will be absorbed by this one.Readers Digest

The author has great skills at world building and crafting a fantasy story that will keep the reader engaged and entertained from cover to cover. I was happy to see that this was a series book and look forward to reading more by this author in the near future.Readers Digest

The Visionary Mayan Queen: Yohl Ik'nal of Palenqueis historical fiction set in the ancient Maya city Palenque in the sixth century. From these misty tropical jungles, a royal Mayan girl with visionary powers, becomes the first woman ruler of her city. But while this young ruler learns the craft of leadership, relatives plot with lcÀ