D'amato creates a fantastic near-future and recreates the lost Maya civilizations. As 2012 nears, the end of the Maya calendar, a large-scale disaster strikes. The disaster, followed by the end of civilization, are both predicted in a Maya codex. Jed DeLanda, a Maya descendant and expert in the future-fortelling Game, becomes involved with a conglomeration of groups interested in stopping the end-time. In short order, DeLanda finds the rich and powerful powers-that-be have the ability to send a copy of his mind back in time, with the hope that he can find out what the final disaster is and avert it in time. While the premise of the book is fantastic, De Landa's first-person internal running commentary is hilarious and snarky and gives a realistic tone to the book. D'amato brings a world of warring clans, secret societies, warrior culture and lost civilizations to colorful and believable life. Looks long, reads fast. Where are the promised sequels, Brian? Where?! Downloaded this book in audio format from library. All I can say Is wow. My mind is still warp. I can say after reading (hearing) this book. It was very slow to start and at times I thought it was taking to long to get to the point. I don't recall the exact moment I was sucked into the story but I was and it was one hell of a ride. I think I listened to the book over a year ago and couldn't wait for the sequel. After several attempts to get my library to order it, I will finally breakdown and by the book.
What do You think about In The Courts Of The Sun (2009)?
Good for Maya culture + game theory; sometimes difficult to fathom the oddball plot transitions.
—Highlandlover
Be prepared to think - the very best 2012 book out there - volume 2 due out this summer
—Samantha
i didn't finish it. i really disliked this book from the beginning.
—zurdo
