Path of the Jaguar

by Vickie Britton, Loretta Jackson

When Lennea Andrew's traveling companion, Delores, mysteriously vanishes in the bustling Mexico City airport, Lennea has no choice but to trust handsome Joseph Darrigo, who gallantly comes to her aid. The handsome, dark-eyed stranger helps her get through customs and escorts her to Merida, where she is to work with renowned archaeologist Wesley Hern. When Lennea finds a large amount of money in a secret compartment in Delores' luggage, she becomes tangled in a web of intrigue. Where did the money come from? And what of the handsome stranger Lennea has come to trust? Is Joseph Darrigo really who he claims to be, or is he, along with Delores, involved in some illegal scheme?

Genres: Mystery, Romantic Suspense, Romance, Fiction, Clean Romance, Suspense, Contemporary

200 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Vickie Britton writes with her sister Loretta Jackson. They are the authors of over forty novels. Their series include the Jeff McQuede High Country Mystery Series and the Ardis Cole Archaeological Mystery Series. Vickie live in Kansas, but she spent many years in Laramie, Wyoming. Their newest High County mystery novels set in Wyoming are MURDER IN BLACK AND WHITE, WHISPERS OF THE STONES,and STEALER OF HORSES.

Reviews

[Chris Meikle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a fun whodunit. Not the best romance because the end was really cheesy but it was fun to read and was clean. I liked the historical fact that were included.If you're looking for a light fun book then read this.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

A tidy little light mystery. It is not a thrilling page-turner but I felt compelled to keep going just to find out if my suspicions were right. I enjoyed reading it.

[Apollo Hesiod · Rating 5 out of 5]

it was a nice quick read, had a lot of twists in the story, kept you wanting to read...will check out more books from this author

[Tomi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting mystery with some historic data. Chatacters are poorly developed and one dimensional.

[Ellen White · Rating 4 out of 5]

At Mexico City airport Delores disappears, the luggage she was going to get, is still on the carousel. Lennea see’s a stranger, was this who they were to meet, He helps her thru customs, and on to where she is to work. Opening Delores suitcase she finds a lot of money, was that behind her disappearance. History of archeology of the Maya’s, romance with a stranger, mystery to find her friend. Interesting to read, and uncover what was behind it all.

[Stephanie A. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Barely serviceable 1980s mystery from Avalon Romance with bland characters and the most painfully naive cliche of a heroine ever, who is panicky and overwhelmed a lot, not least because she keeps getting lightly kissed by guys out of the blue. Its best quality is its setting and focus on Mayan artifacts, culture and ruins. This does not make up for the clunky writing or generally unexciting plot.

[Kathryn Dionne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Embarking on an archaeological adventure in the Yucatan, Lennea Andrews and Delores Camille's journey takes an unexpected turn when Delores goes missing from the Mexico City airport. Unsure of what to do, Lennea takes the advice of a handsome stranger named Joseph Darrigo and accompanies him to Merida in hopes of finding her friend there. But when Lennea finds a stash of cash in a secret compartment of her friend's luggage, she realizes that maybe her friend's disappearance is due to fowl play.

I enjoyed the story very much. Being an archaeology nut, I enjoyed being taken back to one of my favorite places; Chichen Itza. I did, however, find parts of the story confusing. Sometimes it was hard to tell who was speaking. And I found the character of Lennea at times to be somewhat irritating and not really believable.

On a side note; for those who didn't understand the title because they said there wasn't even a jaguar in the book, I found the metaphor of traveling from darkness to light interwoven throughout the book. Its meaning was not lost on me, and I thought the authors did a nice job with the title.

All in all, I thought it was a fun read and would recommend it.

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Intriguing mystery that I did enjoy from beggining to end but I have to admit my frustration multiple times in the book where the heroine literally stands dumbfounded without asking questions or acts as if nothing happened when she was practically attacked!?
I feel this book is also offered under the wrong genre. While there was some romantic interest I wouldn't classify this book as a romance. The description of the book leads you to believe it's going to be prominent throughout the story and it just isn't. No more then simple, sweet, fleeting kisses.
Overall this was a good read and the author paints a detailed picture of Mayan culture for the reader but I probably would have given it more stars had I actually been in the mood for a mystery and not expecting a romance.

[Suzzette Dawes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wrought in Stone - that was funny! Reminded me a bit of romancing the stone with a more annoying female protagonist (instead of Kathleen Turner).
Story had a good flow and kept me reading. However, at times I wanted to bitch slap the protagonist for her naive-ness and even wished she got hurt instead of Goldie. Then thought well I do know people like her - annoying. one twist was her realizing her idol is a narcissistic ass. I won't give any more spoilers which are all the twists. What I really liked about this story were some of the places and how the author set the scene (I actually looked up a few such as El Castillo which was indeed located in the Yucatan).
Overall, it was a good read.

[John King · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love missing persons mysteries and there were great Yucatan locations in this one. I spent a month in the Yucatan at the home of a government archeologist who showed me around and the authors got it spot on.

[Aimee · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Good romantic suspense. A few instances of mild swearing, but otherwise a clean read. Enjoyed the setting.

[Lillie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good choice for readers who like mystery and romance mixed in with exotic locales and characters--especially those who prefer romance over sensuality.

[Peggy · Rating 5 out of 5]

unexpected turn of events.

Chechen Itza is as beautiful as portrayed in the book. I found the tangle of events very well done. Very good read.

[P.S. Winn · Rating 5 out of 5]

When readers pick up a book by sister writers Vickie Britton and Loretta Jackson, they will always find a great adventure. This time readers are taken into the Mayan area where nt everything is as it seems, something Lennea is going to find out. First, when she gets there she finds her friend Delores is mysteriously absent. Lennea eventually finds Delores and finds herself wrapped up in a mystery and an adventure. This is a quick read that will have readers glued to the pages, another great story.