Ghost of a Gringo — Mary Madsen Hallock

In GHOST OF A GRINGO Mary Madsen Hallock captures the native soul of southern Mexico. That's saying a lot. Her mysteries turn on that point where the runaway missiles of modern international society pierce the rich fabric of Zapotec Indian life. She invests her Zapotec characters with a deep and detailed knowledge of their culture, ways of thought, and dignity, and contrasts them with the often bankrupt minds of 21st century tourists and schemers. Bridging this gap is the indomitable Milly, an octogenarian wonder we all should be so lucky as to have for a wise and mischievous aunt.

GHOST OF A GRINGO sets murder most foul amongst the fabulous archaeological excavations of The Valley of Oaxaca. Milly's friendship with an elderly Zapotec guard at the ruins of Yagul brings them both through exciting adventures as they dig for answers among the tombs.