Cuzco

by Alex Walker

Cuzco, takes Simon and Elijah on a dangerous and harrowing quest to the Andes and the forbidden land of the Incas, fifteen years after the end of the American Civil War. The expedition team is dispatched by President Grant with a mission to search for a priceless treasure and an indescribable entity vital to the national security of the United States. Pursued by a team of ruthless French mercenaries trained to kill, the Americans must find the object of their search before their adversaries do-the fate of the world may depend on it. Their journey exposes the group to incredible challenges, perilous confrontations, and startling discoveries as they journey deep into the sacred lands of the Incas and to the mysterious ancient citadels hidden deep in the land of the mists. The amazing mysteries they discover will change history books. All of this leads to an explosive and unimaginable conclusion. Cuzco is the second book in The Toltec Series.

Genres: Historical Fiction

354 pages, Paperback

First published May 28, 2013

Reviews

[Michael Karpovage · Rating 5 out of 5]

Set in 1870, the daring explorers from Alex Walker's first novel TOLTEC, embark on another epic adventure, this time on orders from President Ulysses S. Grant. Cousins Simon Murphy and Elijah Walker head up an expedition to Cuzco, Peru to search for a secret treasure sacred to the ancient Incas. Their deadly journey takes them high in the mystical mountains of the lost civilization where they unlock the origins of an alternative history. Combining modern scientific, archeological, and astrological theories, Alex Walker creates an entertaining historical fiction adventure. It's pure escapism and downright fun.

[P.C. Windham · Rating 2 out of 5]

The writing is definitely better than it was in Toltec but once again he brought in a character that had no purpose. Their new guide, didn't even do much guiding and once again you forget he is even in the party.

My biggest complaint with this one is his complete lack of knowledge when it comes to geological processes. "Welding" tectonic plates together will not in anyway prevent an earthquake. I was quite enjoying the book until it reached this point and the ridiculousness of it completely jarred me out of the story and I almost put it down without finishing it.

[George · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you read Toltec & loved it, Cuzco is next. What a fun read and I'm not just saying that because I'm introduced as a character in the book.

Post Civil War adventure, non-stop action, sprinkled with historical facts throughout.