Azreya, Aztec Priestess, Aztec Mythology
I teamed up with a local artist, Matt Maes, to bring you a 248 page, full-color illustrated novel. It contains 10 full-page color illustrations plus a map and images of the hand-drawn sketches used to create the illustrations. Art lovers and budding artists rejoice.
In addition it contains a glossary of Aztec terms I used in the book. We did extensive research to bring you a real Aztec experience with Azreya, Aztec Priestess. I only deviated on one point, books. The Aztec had no written language, only a spoken language, the Nahuatl language. But I’m geeking out. On to the good stuff. Here’s more about Azreya, Aztec Priestess, An Illustrated Mythology Legend.
For years, Azreya accepts her place as one cursed by the gods, but with foresight of an impending slaughter, she dares to attempt to reverse the Aztec people’s fate.
At the age of three, Azreya is placed in the care of a shaman, Nukpana, who promises to protect her. Servitude to the man who vowed to keep her dark side from emerging seemed a small price to pay until a special client visits. Azreya’s inner compass clashes with Nukpana’s wishes and her rage boils over.
With the demon just under the surface, she has no choice but to flee, only to find her own family refuses to take her in. Still unable to stand by and witness her people’s demise, Azreya pursues a quest to enlighten them. She faces many challenges—not the least of which is the monster hiding under her own skin.
Can Azreya control her inner beast and convince her people to break from age-old patterns, or will the Aztecs be vanquished by the enemy?
Journey back in time to unlock the secrets of the Aztec.
Azreya, Aztec Priestess is good for middle grade readers through adults.
PLUS, FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH ONE OF MY RELEASES… we’ll have an exclusive special edition hardcover author & illustrator signed book with painted edges available soon. You can see the full cover image below. Sign up here to let us know you’re interested. We are estimating the cost at $45 (including shipping in the US) for a signed, hardcover edition, with full-color glossy interior pages and painted page edges. Showing interest does not commit you to buying. We just want to estimate how many books to produce.