Duncanville, TX Author Publishes Thrilling New Novel

Key of Cortes, a new book by L. Sparklingwater, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

The world was supposed to end on December 21, 2012. The Mayan Calendar, an ancient system for tracking the paths of the stars, inexplicably ran out on that precise date. The world might not have ended – but not all was well in Mexico on December 22nd. Long before her adventures in You May Have the Universe, Laura Alexander was on the scene and, as she would soon discover, trouble had a way of finding her.

A twist of fate puts Laura at the center of a hotly contested treasure hunt and the target of government agents, organized crime, and agents from the Vatican. Danger and betrayal become commonplace for the plucky, attractive cub reporter. Could the key she is protecting really be the fabled Key of Cortes, the secret to unlocking a mystery door to a hidden trove of unimaginable wealth?

About the Author
L. Sparklingwater is a pen name. The lifetime educator, poet, and novelist knows that national and international security depend upon the good will in personal and political relations as well as in literary, musical, artistic, and social media communication. She currently resides in a suburb of Dallas, Texas. She is also the author of You May Have the Universe.

Key of Cortes is a 646-page paperback with a retail price of $69.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-9223-8. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com.