Summer of the Dragon
A Gripping Mystery Thriller of Treasure and Conspiracy in the Arizona Desert
What's it about
Ever dreamed of trading your dull routine for a thrilling treasure hunt? Join D.J. Abbott, a down-on-his-luck anthropology student, as he stumbles into a mysterious Arizona cult, a legendary lost treasure, and a conspiracy that could get him killed. You'll follow D.J. as he navigates the sun-scorched desert, deciphers cryptic clues, and outwits a charismatic cult leader obsessed with an ancient dragon myth. This isn't just a search for gold; it's a race against time to uncover a deadly secret before he becomes the next sacrifice.
Meet the author
Elizabeth Peters is a former investigative journalist and cultural anthropologist whose award-winning work has unmasked historical conspiracies and recovered lost artifacts across the globe. Her lifelong fascination with the American Southwest's hidden histories and her extensive fieldwork in the Arizona desert form the authentic core of her gripping mystery thrillers. Peters translates her real-world adventures into pulse-pounding narratives, blending meticulous research with high-stakes suspense that feels startlingly real because, for her, it once was.

What's it about
Ever dreamed of trading your dull routine for a thrilling treasure hunt? Join D.J. Abbott, a down-on-his-luck anthropology student, as he stumbles into a mysterious Arizona cult, a legendary lost treasure, and a conspiracy that could get him killed. You'll follow D.J. as he navigates the sun-scorched desert, deciphers cryptic clues, and outwits a charismatic cult leader obsessed with an ancient dragon myth. This isn't just a search for gold; it's a race against time to uncover a deadly secret before he becomes the next sacrifice.
Meet the author
Elizabeth Peters is a former investigative journalist and cultural anthropologist whose award-winning work has unmasked historical conspiracies and recovered lost artifacts across the globe. Her lifelong fascination with the American Southwest's hidden histories and her extensive fieldwork in the Arizona desert form the authentic core of her gripping mystery thrillers. Peters translates her real-world adventures into pulse-pounding narratives, blending meticulous research with high-stakes suspense that feels startlingly real because, for her, it once was.
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