Aztec Revenge - Softcover

Jennings, Gary; Podrug, Junius

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0765356260 ISBN 13: 9780765356260

Publisher: Forge, 2013

Synopsis

Aztec Revenge is another thrilling installemnt in Gary Jenning's New York Times bestselling Aztec series, set in 19th century Mexico.
Juan is a "mestizo," of mixed Spanish and Indio heritage, sure to be doomed to a short, violent life begging on the streets. But Juan has a special gift for handling horses and an ability to defend himself at a time when a man's best friends are his horse and his sword. Only El Mestizo, the half-caste son of the conqueror Cortes, knows that the blood of kings flows in the young beggar.

After killing a man for beating a horse, Juan becomes a highwayman and horse thief before disguising himself as a wealthy caballero. He is wined and dined by the richest and most powerful people in the colony--who don't realize that some of them had once stared down the barrel of Juan's pistola as he took their gold.

Fighting, conniving, and loving in a colorful era of flashing swords and brave hearts, Juan must use all the tricks he learned as a beggar and a bandit to unlock the secret of his own heritage.

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Review:

""Aztec Rage" is the most extraordinary historical novel to appear in years. It will leave you dazed, shaken, delighted, and moved."
--Douglas Preston, New York Times bestselling author of"""Tyrannosaur""""Canyon" ""Aztec Rage" is a major epic, a grand literary canvas of thrills and chills, fire and passion. Even if you think you know Mexico, you will never again look at Mexico the same way. You will look on the Mexican people with new eyes as well, and you will be changed. The final chapter will move you to tears--'I am mejicano!'--will ring in your ears forever."
--Kathleen O'Neal-Gear and Michael Gear, award-winning, "USA Today "bestselling authors of "People of the Moon"

"Big, bold, and Bawdy, "Aztec Rage" is a rip-snorting swashbuckler.... It's fiction of the grand tradition." --Stephen Coonts, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Liars and Thieves"

"This is a book that will change your ideas about Mexican history and the whole history of the Americas. It resonates with original research and vivid drama."
--Thomas Fleming, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Liberty! The American Revolution "on" Aztec Rage"""
""Aztec Rage "is an extraordinary novel for the accuracy of its history, the vivid voice of its narrator, its sense of drama and joy and its explication of love and hate, told by a picaresque hero who is as fast with a woman as with his sword. Backdrop for action and adventure is the Mexican Revolution sparked by Father Hidalgo's "Grito"--the cry of revolt that engulfs Mexico and in time South and Central America and squashes the Spanish empire. Amply anchored in world history and always fun, "Aztec Rage" is a splendid read." --David Nevin, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Dream West"

"The most extraordinary historical novel to appear in years."
--Douglas Preston, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Impact" on "Aztec Rage"

"Big, bold, and bawdy, a rip-snorting swashbuckler.... It's fiction of the grand tradition."
--Stephen Coonts, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Liars and Thieves" on "Aztec Rage"

The most extraordinary historical novel to appear in years. "Douglas Preston, New York Times bestselling author of Impact on Aztec Rage"

Big, bold, and bawdy, a rip-snorting swashbuckler.... It's fiction of the grand tradition. "Stephen Coonts, New York Times bestselling author of Liars and Thieves on Aztec Rage""

"The most extraordinary historical novel to appear in years." --Douglas Preston, New York Times bestselling author of Impact on Aztec Rage

"Big, bold, and bawdy, a rip-snorting swashbuckler.... It's fiction of the grand tradition." --Stephen Coonts, New York Times bestselling author of Liars and Thieves on Aztec Rage

About the Author:

GARY JENNINGS was known for the rigorous and intensive research behind his novels, which often included hazardous travel. He passed away in 1999, leaving behind a rich legacy of historical fiction and outlines for new novels.

JUNIUS PODRUG is an accomplished writer of both fiction and nonfiction. He lives on Cape Cod.

About this edition

• Publisher: Forge
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0765356260
• ISBN 13: 9780765356260
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 388