Inca Gold

by Norma Tadlock Johnson

While on a trip to Machu Picchu, Patricia Peters finds both danger and romance with the mysterious Adam Mendoza

190 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1984

About the author

Norma Tadlock Johnson's publishing history began with four romance novels co-written with her daughter, Janice Kay Johnson (herself a multi-published author of books in the romance, historical mystery, young adult and picture book categories) as Kay Kirby. These were followed by two romantic suspense novels on her own (Walker and Co). She then switched to writing for middle-grade children, and published the well received Bats on the Bedstead (Houghton Mifflin; Avon Camelot) and The Witch House (Avon Camelot). More recent work includes a non-fiction history of the 10th Mountain Division of World War II titled Soldiers of the Mountains.

Norma graduated from Broadway High School in Seattle, Washington, and has been named to its Hall of Fame. A Cum Laude graduate of Washington State College (now University), she did graduate work at Mexico City College (now University of the Americas). A widow, she now resides in Burlington, Washington. Besides her daughter, Janice, Norma has a son, Karl, and three granddaughters. She has lived primarily in Washington, Oregon, California and Mexico. While residing with her husband on Camano Island, WA, she was active on a local water board, where the startling acrimony experienced among members, along with the perpetual battling of slugs in her garden, inspired her to write Donna Rose and the Slug War. Her hobbies include reading, gardening and swimming.

Series:
* Cedar Harbor Mystery

Reviews

[Kieraanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a silly book. I enjoyed the setting of Machu Pichu and the cool ruins and such. The main character seemed a little flighty but she had red hair so that redeemed her. ;) The ending seemed a little cheesy but I loved the dated references such as when she laughs at the idea of being able to make a phone call from Cuzco to Washington state. Since this was free from a library giveaway I'd say it was worth the read.