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The Falling Woman

by Pat Murphy
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Description

An archaeologist sees the ghosts of ancient Mayans when she uncovers their relics in Mexico. When she discovers she can also communicate with two of them—a mother and her estranged daughter—she provides a link that brings the ancient pair closer together.

What it’s like

ThemeMythpunkSupernatural HorrorThe UncannyMysticalThe HauntingTransformation & Becoming
HorrorCreepy

Awards

1 win
WinnerNebula Award for Best Novel1988FinalistMythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature1988

Details

First published
November 1986
Pages
287
Reading time
About 6 hours
Format
Novel
Audience
Adult
Publisher
Orb Books
Language
English
ISBN
9780312854065
Series
Standalone

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