Deadly Twist

FINALIST: Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize 2021 An ancient Mayan Temple. A dark family secret. A desperate fight for survival. When a mysterious ancient Mayan temple is discovered by a team of explorers deep in the Yucatan jungle, the world is entranced. But Liliana Bennett is shocked by the images sweeping the headlines. She’s seen the temple before, drawn in detail, in her late father’s secret journal. Refusing to believe she's out of her depth, and despite objections from her family and friends, Lily to Mexico, determined to see the temple for herself. To reach the heart of the jungle, she joins forces with Carter Logan, a nature photographer who hasn't called a place home in over a decade. His work gives him the excuse to roam wherever his restless feet take him, ensuring his secrets are buried deep. Lily, Carter, their overweight guide and his crazy pet rooster traipse into the brutal wilderness. But lost and alone, Lily and Carter stumble upon something they should never have seen and her quest for answers becomes a desperate race for their lives. Deadly Twist is a gripping action-adventure romance set deep in Mexico’s Yucatan Jungle. This full-length, standalone novel is full of drama, danger and passion. It features a strong-willed heroine and the rugged-yet-mysterious Australian who steals her heart.