Format: Small Paperback
Overall Condition: Good – Covers a bit worn around the edges. Yellowing of pages.
Pages: 253
Inscriptions: None
Binding: Good – No Loose Covers/Pages
The Vivero Letter by Desmond Bagley is a gripping thriller that hurtles readers from the quiet countryside of Devon to the perilous jungles of Mexico’s Yucatan. Known for his fast-paced, intelligent adventure novels, Bagley delivers another taut, atmospheric tale filled with danger, betrayal, and the lure of ancient treasure. Categorised under action-adventure and thriller fiction, this standalone novel is one of Bagley’s finest examples of suspenseful storytelling.
The story follows Jeremy Wheale, a man whose ordinary life is shattered when his brother is murdered by a professional hitman. The motive: a family heirloom — a centuries-old gold tray that holds the key to a legendary Mayan treasure. Determined to uncover the truth and bring his brother’s killers to justice, Wheale’s quest takes him deep into the tropical rainforests of Yucatan, where he joins two archaeologists searching for the fabled riches of Uaxuanoc, a lost city of the Mayas. But shadowing them through the dense jungle are ruthless enemies and the Chicleros, a brutal band of mercenaries with blood on their hands and gold in their sights.
A masterclass in exotic adventure fiction, The Vivero Letter is perfect for readers who enjoy fast-moving plots, archaeological mysteries, and action-packed narratives set in treacherous landscapes.
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