Cousins from a Distant Sun - by Tamar Myers (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

An archaeologist is drawn into a mission to save a mysterious community of supernatural beings hiding deep within the Andes in this humorous, offbeat novel.

Archaeologist Ruth Baker is in Peru for a new dig, but discovers more than she bargained for--a secret community of giant supernatural beings hiding in the mountains.

The Wanami were originally kidnapped from Earth by aliens thousands of years ago to work on planet Qoom. Eventually they were shipped back and lived happily alongside the Inca civilization--until they were forced to take refuge in the treasure-filled caves beneath the Inca monuments they helped to build.

Now, a new threat has emerged--and Ruth is the only thing that stands between them and real extinction! Can she persuade the outside world to help ensure their survival, or will the human lust for gold cause her efforts to backfire spectacularly?

A rollicking adventure perfect for fans of quirky, fun science fiction from Riley August and Becky Chambers.

Review Quotes

A hilarious tale with some serious wisdom about how easy it is to create a cult that refuses to believe the truth-- "Kirkus Reviews Starred Review of The Mermaid Mystery"

Another hilarious adventure in this long-running series-- "Kirkus Reviews on Fowl Play"

Another zany but pointed look at the Amish and Mennonite lifestyle grafted onto a modest mystery-- "Kirkus Reviews on Meat Thy Maker"

Biting satire, dark humor, and searing social commentary overlaid with a veneer of Southern charm-- "Booklist on The Mermaid Mystery"

Magdalena is a hoot-- "Booklist on Meat Thy Maker"

Magdalena retains her wry sense of humor . . . Fans of wackier culinary cozies will have fun-- "Publishers Weekly on Mean and Shellfish"

Magdalena's humorous commentary and the details of Amish life have long driven this series, and they continue to provide the appeal here-- "Booklist on Death by Tart Attack"

Of all Magdalena's rollicking adventures, this one contains the best mystery-- "Kirkus Reviews on Death by Tart Attack"

Plenty of humor and twists . . . An entertaining addition to the series-- "Booklist on Mean and Shellfish"