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  1. THE MAYAN RESURRECTION
  2. PROLOGUETHE JOURNAL OF JULIUS GABRIEL
  3. PART 1CONCEPTION
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  7. 4
  8. PART 2BIRTH
  9. 5
  10. PART 3INFANCY
  11. 6THREE YEARS LATER
  12. 7
  13. PART 4CHILDHOOD
  14. 8FOUR YEARS LATER
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  19. PART 5ADOLESCENCE
  20. 13SEVEN YEARS LATER
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  22. 15
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  24. 17
  25. 18
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  27. 20
  28. PART 6ADULTHOOD
  29. 21SIX YEARS LATER
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  34. 26
  35. 27
  36. 28
  37. 29
  38. 30
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  43. 35
  44. PART 7AFTERLIFE
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  52. EPILOGUE
  53. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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The bodyguard turns to his Caucasian companion. ‘Get us outta here, Salt, before the wicked witch figures out we just stole her broom.’

The cab turns into traffic, accelerating into the night.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

As a writer, I have found the experience of penning the novels of the Domain [Mayan] series to be both mentally exhausting and creatively exhilarating … exhilarating in that the research often required to flesh out the story line has been as fascinating as it is frightening, exhausting in that the backdrop takes place in humanity’s past and future—an uncertain future, to be sure. One small futuristic detail can have a domino effect on dozens more, and at times, I felt as if I were consuming an iceberg from the tip down—the more I thought I had digested, the more it seemed was waiting for me below. Fortunately, I have come to know a growing circle of talented readers whose own intelligence and experience far surpass mine, and their contributions to keeping my work ‘in line’ from a scientific perspective were invaluable.

And so, my heartfelt thanks to the Resurrection [The Mayan Resurrection] team: ‘Interstellar Bill’ Parkyn (science and mythology), Dr. Lowell Krawitz (meteorology), Dr. David Mohr (rocket science), Bill McDonald of Argonaut-Grey Wolf Productions/website: www.AlienUFOart.com (paranormal science and mythology, as well as the MAJESTIC documents), Professor Barry Perlman (physics), Professor Stephen Davis (chemistry), Barbara Esmedina (research), Konstantin Leskov and Pat Weiler (science), Bill Raby (story editor), Rabbi Richard Agler, and Kevin Williams, whose afterlife studies and website (www.near-death.com) provided valuable insight into neardeath experiences and the spiritual realm.

As always, many thanks to my literary manager and editor, Ken Atchity, AEI creative executive, Brian Fagan, and the rest of the team at Atchity Editorial/Entertainment International for their hard work and perseverance, as well as Danny Baror of Baror International. Appreciation to Tom Doherty and the great people at TOR/FORGE Books, especially editors Bob Gleason and Greg Cox, as well as Heather Drucker in publicity. Special thanks to Ed Stackler at Stackler Editorial, who is always there when I need him, and copy editors Bob and Sara Schwager.

My appreciation to Matt Herrmann for his amazing original cover design and to Leisa Cotner Cobbs for the www.SteveAlten.com website, enhancing the reading experience for my fans, and for her enthusiasm and tireless efforts in the Adopt-An-Author Program (www.AdoptAnAuthor.com).

To my wife and soul mate, Kim, for all her support, and, as always, to my readers. Thank you for your correspondence and contributions. Your comments are always a welcome treat, your input means so much, and you remain this author’s greatest asset.

—Steve Alten

Read on for an extract from the forthcoming
third book in the Mayan series:

THE
MAYAN DESTINY

Coming March 2012

One hero remains.
His fate awaits him.

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