Dance of the Owl Woman

The stakes only get higher for Patya in this heart-stopping sequel to Call of the Owl Woman, which features a tenacious heroine and vivid villains who will mesmerize fans of the magical and keep armchair travelers at the edge of their seats.In sixth-century Peru, Patya's world is being torn apart by crisis, drought, and personal tragedy, yet she transforms from a shy teenager who doubts she'll ever be loved into a mystical young leader willing to risk her life for what she believes. After facing down vicious high priest Achiq to defend her little brother, Patya herself becomes the focus of Achiq's vengeance: He convinces the community that she is responsible for a devastating fire actually set by his followers and turns people against her. Determined to prove her innocence, Patya sets out to find her grandmother's allies. Drawing strength from her ancestral roots and the earth itself, she gradually discovers new strength and awakens to her own powerand begins to fulfill her grandmother's dream of rekindling an ancient sisterhood. Despite danger, fear, and self-doubt, Patya summons the courage to step into a destiny larger than herself. Everything in her says it's the right thing to do, but can she do it without losing her new lovea love she never dreamed was possible before now?