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Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
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Synopsis
When archaeologist Annja Creed is hired to find the lost city of Promise in Brazil, she is more than intrigued. Legends abound of a magical place where slaves were rumored to have discovered the secret to eternal youth and life. But strangers are not welcome in Promise. Annja soon learns that the residents have gone to extreme lengths to guard their precious secret. Making her way from the steamy port of Belem to the brutal slums of Northeast Brazil, Annja faces unexpected peril, from poisoned arrows to Amazonian anacondas. As she navigates through a land where spirituality collides with the material world, Annja must distinguish between what is real and what is imagined for fear of making a wrong move. Because anyone or anything could be her enemy. And she's getting too close...
Is Secret of the Slaves appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This archaeological adventure features significant violence including poisoned arrows, dangerous wildlife encounters (anacondas), and peril in Brazilian slums. No sexual content or strong language make it relatively clean within its action-heavy framework.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include captivity, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love action-packed archaeological adventures with deadly traps, exotic locations, and secrets worth killing for will race through this thriller.