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Sacred Ground

Alex Archer (2010)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages319 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.85/5 (408)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Heroine archetypes

Scientist

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Synopsis

In a land of subzero temperatures and snow-covered vistas, survival is a challenge. But for the Araktak—an isolated and mysterious Inuit people—this harsh tundra is their heritage. Until now. A large mining company has purchased the land, and the sacred Araktak burial site with it. But more than diamond deposits await them under the dark, icy earth....Contracted by the mining company, archaeologist Annja Creed is to oversee the proper relocation of the burial site. Her job is to ensure that each ancient relic and all human remains are carefully removed. But the sacred ground harbors a terrible secret. One that a powerful group of men intend to unleash on an unsuspecting world—unless Annja can find a way to stop them.

Is Sacred Ground appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Contains action violence typical of adventure thrillers, with combat scenes and peril. Features themes of cultural exploitation and desecration of Indigenous burial sites that may warrant discussion.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include colonization, desecration of sacred sites, and cultural exploitation.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the fast-paced archaeological mystery with ancient secrets and a race against time to stop dangerous forces.

Tags

Archaeological ThrillerAction-AdventureContemporary FantasyMystery