CHAPTER 1Tomb, Trap, and Trigger

Location: Southwest Guatemala

85 miles SW of Guatemala City

Coordinates: 14° 02' N / 90° 42' W

Weather Conditions: 94 degrees Fahrenheit, Humidity 40%

Day 2: King Ixtua Tomb Excavation, 4:42 PM

Evan leaned against a large stone at the base of the pyramid and sprayed more insect repellent on his left arm. The smell was horrible, but unlike the sunscreen, at least it worked. Evan wasn't sure which was more burned, his nose or his ears. He couldn't wait to get inside the pyramid and the shade it offered. The pyramid and the base camp were completely covered by the jungle and not visible from above, but the sunlight still managed to find its way through the leaves and branches and heat the air.

"A slight problem ...

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