The Jaguar Princess

This historical novel set in the Aztec Empire blends “mysticism, shape-changing” and “a deep sense of time and place” for a truly “unusual fantasy” (Publishers Weekly). Mixcati’s people are descended from the Olmec Jaguar Gods and she is fated for great things—both wonderful and dangerous. She can, unexpectedly and without warning, turn into a living, wild jaguar, just as her ancestors have done since time immemorial. Once stolen into slavery, she must struggle to survive and to learn to fulfill her destiny in an Aztec culture that understands her strength, fears her power, and wants her dead. She must face destruction at their hands—or come into her true power as the Jaguar Princess.

The Jaguar Princess Rules is the print compilation of the three books in the ebook series.In Never Pick On a Jaguar Princess, fifteen year-old Juli Perry is new at Onca Lake High School. She just wants to make a friend or two but the Track Pack has other ideas. So does someone--or something--else. The school bullies quickly discover that picking on a jaguar princess is dangerous...even when she doesn't know what she is.In Never Ambush a Jaguar Princess, ambushing a jaguar princess is no easy task. But one--or more--shapeshifters in Onca Lake are willing to take it on. Will Juli survive? If she does, paybacks could prove permanent...even deadly.In Never Break the Heart of a Jaguar Princess, Juli hasn't been this happy in a long time. She's dating the guy of her dreams and he's teaching her to embrace her jaguar side. She's making more friends than she's ever had before. But not everything is perfect, and she can't blame her latest problems on the Track Pack. Actually, those bullies are suffering too--and it might be Juli's fault. And when her heart is broken...well, things are going to get a lot rougher for everyone involved.

The Jaguar Princess is an original screenplay written by Jeff Valdez. DUKEScomics had the honor and privilege to adapt it into this Comic Book Issue #1. Set in a Mayan world and underworld, what rises from underneath the surface is a feat only for Balam - The Jaguar Princess. In this issue, we begin in the life of Harvard student Sofia who is on a well-deserved break, jumping off cliffs into cenotes in luscious Cancun. Her vacation is interrupted by an evil God forcing her friends to reveal their true identities and uncovering Sofia's familial link to her Mayan past. Follow us along The Jaguar Princess journey featuring Sofia, a fierce Latina with Mayan royal blood destined to become Balam, The Jaguar Princess. The fate of the world depends on her defeating evil with the help of her best friends who Sofia comes to realize are not who she thought they were. for more, visit DUKEScomics.com. -CONSTANTER!

Budding archaeologist Chanla Pex, descendant of a Maya king, finds an ancient Mayan bark-book. While seeking treasure from its riddle, she clashes with a looter. She curses him to death by crocodile and discovers powers she didn't know she had.

It was the supernatural being, Jaguar Sun, who rises every day in the east and prowled west, falling into the darkness. Jaguar Sun fights the Lords of the Underworld all night by the use of his strengths and cunningness. Jaguar Sun wins and rises each day in the East like a shining beacon of hope defending wild life and dominating both day and night. Legends tell the tale of baby girl born to the shape shifting king on the eighth day of the eight month on the eight planet orbiting the sun at eight in the morning. This extraordinary girl was born on Planet Neptune to King Leon and Queen Tigress. Now endowed with all of the supernatural powers of Jaguar Sun i.e. super strength, speed, agility, intellect, psychic abilities and telepathy, Natalia has to use her powers to protect Planet Earth. Sent to Earth 400 years ago, princess Natalia defends those who can't defend themselves from the beast that live among them.

Jack and Betty Haldean's weekend in the country is disrupted by sudden, violent death in this intricately-plotted 1920s mystery. "The surprising revelations just keep coming. This is a real treat for those who enjoy Agatha Christie village murders" - Publishers Weekly Starred Review "There's something in those woods that shouldn't be there . . ." Enjoying a weekend in the country with his cousin Isabelle, Jack Haldean is intrigued to learn that the neighbouring estate of Birchen Bower has been bought by wealthy Canadian businessman Tom Jago. Determined to restore the place to its former glory, Jago has invited the local villagers to a fete to celebrate the grand re-opening of the 17th century family chapel. But the afternoon's entertainment is cut short by the discovery of a body, mauled to death as if by a wild animal. Previously owned by the eccentric Cayden family, Birchen Bower has a long and colourful history, and is rumoured to be haunted. Is there any truth to the ancient family legend of the Jaguar Princess . . . and could she have claimed another victim? And what's happened to Jago's employee, Derek Martin and his wife, who have disappeared without trace . . . along with Mrs Jago's diamonds? Refusing to believe the wild tales of man-eating beasts prowling the grounds, Jack sets out to uncover the truth. But then a second badly-ravaged body is discovered . . . Could the rumours be true after all?

For almost forty years, Jane Dolinger traveled the world and wrote about her adventures, from the Amazon jungle to the sands of the Sahara. She produced eight books and more than a thousand articles between 1955 and 1995, and she also earned a reputation as a glamorous celebrity and model. Jane Dolinger was an anomaly in her time, a dynamic and attractive woman with an impressive literary talent, a woman who lived and documented a most unconventional and inspirational life. Sometimes controversial but always outstanding, Jane was a pioneer among women and writers. Here for the first time, her life and work are studied in a thoroughly researched yet entertaining literary biography.