Embella, Inc. Releases “Nine Lords of the Night”
March 27, 2008
AUSTIN, TEXAS — The recent book release of “Nine Lords of the Night” by E.C. Gibson, is sure to appeal to thriller fans and archaeological aficionados alike…especially those with a penchant for details. Author, E.C. Gibson, masterfully moves the reader through a web of mysterious activities surrounding a murder at an Ivy League college, the inner world of the antiquities trade, and an imminent political uprising positioned to strike a blow to Mexico’s ruling class.
This riveting journey by a group of archaeologists is set against the background of the Zapatista uprising in Chiapas, Mexico in the early 90s. Betrayals, disappearances, murders, and a labyrinth-like conspiracy reaching from academia to Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico, gradually unravel as the protagonists apply their professional skills to solving larger mysteries.
This is non-fiction writer E.C. Gibson’s, debut into fiction writing. Gibson, a Harvard trained Ph.D. in anthropology, has directed archaeological research projects in Central America, France, Polynesia, and North America and authored over fifty scientific papers; blogs, book reviews, technical monographs and papers presented at scientific society meetings. “Gibson’s first-hand knowledge of archaeological digs and the political climate of Mexico and Central America bring depth and credibility to the characters,” stated David E. Warner, CEO of Embella, Inc. “Gibson is a master storyteller,” added Warner. “He balances the creative interpretation of events with factual details that archeological buffs will really appreciate,” concluded Warner.
“Nine Lords of the Night” is available in paperback through Embella, Inc. at www.ninelords.com/ and www.amazon.com/ websites. “Nine Lords of the Night”; E.C. Gibson; Paperback; 416 pages; ISBN 0-1890184160; 6” x 9”; $24.95; Fiction; Publication Date: April, 2008.
Reviews:
“The characters are intelligent and interesting. The plot is possible and complex. The dialogue is actually speakable and the scenes are from real places accurately portrayed. The bad guys are very real – they are modeled after the bad guys that are every archaeologist’s real nemesis in professional life. These are the evil doers who will sacrifice anything for a trinket or a chance to get rich – or famous. I have met them and I know the names of several. Most of them think they have every right to do what they do. After all, what are a few laws, or even a few lives, where “art” is at stake?” Karen Anne Pyburn, Professor of Anthropology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
An “archaeology thriller that follows the adventures of several young Harvard doctoral students through a thicket of intrigue that takes them from the ivy-covered environs of Harvard to Florida to Belize, Guatemala and Chiapas State in Mexico. Against a background of the Zapatista rebellion in Chiapas in 1993 and 1994, the young archaeologists face a brutal band of antiquities smugglers whose tentacles stretch back to the hallowed ground of Harvard Yard. He artfully weaves throughout the story the brooding presence of the ancient gods of the Mayan peoples, particularly the Nine Lords of the Night, who rule Xibalba, the Mayan underworld.
Gibson is a Ph.D. anthropologist from Harvard with excavation experience in Central America, France, Polynesia and North America. His technical expertise in archaeology is evident throughout the story…. His descriptions of various locales are vivid and true to life, whether it is Cambridge, Massachusetts, or its working class and student affordable sister city, Somerville, or more exotic environs like Belize or archaeological sites like Yaxchilan in Chiapas State or Tikal in Guatemala.” Bill Gresens, Chair, Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center, At the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse.
“Exciting, interesting, a good read for the true mystery lover! The next John Grisham? Written in the tradition of J. A. Jance, learning (about Maya civilization and archaeology) served up in a good thriller. Those in academia will enjoy the inside look at teaching and tenure.” Brenda S. Nichols, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, Lamar University.
About E. C. Gibson
E. C. Gibson grew up on Air Force bases in Tennessee, Maine, Oklahoma, and Arizona. He was educated at the University of Oregon, University of Kentucky, University of Bordeaux, and Harvard University where he obtained his Ph.D. in anthropology. He has directed archaeological research projects in Central America, France, Polynesia, and North America (Massachusetts, Kentucky, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington). He has authored over fifty scientific papers; blogs, book reviews, technical monographs and papers presented at scientific society meetings. The Nine Lords of the Night is his fictional novel.
About Embella, Inc.
Embella, Inc. is a communications company representing emerging fiction and non-fiction authors who are looking to get their books into the hands of readers and reviewers. Embella offers a variety of services to authors, from non-traditional marketing, manuscript development, book tours, and book publishing. Embella provides expertise in marketing, branding, product positioning, collateral, Web site development, advertising, publishing, and press review package design. For more information, contact David E. Warner at 866-505-3400.
