The 8th Mayan Prophecy

by R.G. Peterson

Nerdy outcast teen, Nick Jensen, believes he is at the center of an ancient prophecy, or does it speak of another? The world’s survival depends on it. There are eight Mayan prophecies. Seven have come to pass. December 21, 2012, the end of the Mayan Long Count Calendar, signaled the advent of the eighth and final prophecy. Nick Jensen, a nerdy but adventurous teenager, discovers on his thirteenth birthday that he may be at the center of the incredible true stories behind the ancient prophecies. The morning Nick becomes a teenager, he wakes to find his world has he can see into the near future and is able to shift his human form. But he doesn’t know why or how. Nick, and his best friends, Grace Wind-Walker and AJ Janikowski, embark on a quest to unearth the reasons behind his mysterious newfound powers. Their journey takes them from Lake Michigan’s Eastern shores to the ancient Mayan World and the Sacred World Tree – the gateway that leads to Minoan Crete and the First Civilization. It soon becomes clear that their ability to interpret the prophecy’s true meaning is key to teens’ survival.

307 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 6, 2014

About the author

I grew up Wisconsin, which I use as the local for most of my novels. I worked as a teacher, coach and athletic director before becoming a video coordinator for 24 years in the NBA. That experience allowed me to travel to every major city in the US and some foreign countries, including a six-year stint when lived in Canada. My experience there was one of the most positive in my life, due to the kind people and the city of Toronto. I have three grown-up children and five grandkids. Some of my other work experience is at Disney World, where I was a photographer. I earned my master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from UW-M. One of my favorite things about being a writer is doing research for all of my books. I live in Menasha, WI and moved there to be closer to my granddaughter.

Reviews

[Keith Bornmann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good story

I enjoyed this book. It was easy to read, clean of sexual content and had very little profanity.

The main character begins seeing glimpses of the future. At school one day, a girl that he’s been crushing on falls through a hole in the ice. He dives in to save her and turns into a dolphin. Things only get crazier from there.

[Linda Devereoux · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Advemture

Good YA adventure. Good adventure build. Good character development. Can’t wait to read book 2.
3 teenagers set out to discover the meaning of the prophecy. They learn about the prophecy but also themselves as the book unfolds. History , myths, and lots of action.

[Dorothy Lloyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice story

There are lots of different slants to old myths and stories here. Good characters, well written, very engaging. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

[George · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

All the elements of mystery, fun and adventure. Well written and entertaining. Would recommend this book to any one interested interested in good story tells.

[Eileen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely amazing book. I can't wait to read the others. I, literally, couldn't put the book down and finished it in one day.