The Maltese Goddess (Archaeological Mysteries, No. 2)

Great read.

I came across this book while waiting for my flight in an airport bookstore - and immediately grabbed it and purchased it - and am glad and grateful that I did. I read it all on my flight back home.... to Malta! It made me re-discover and appreciate my own country's heritage and ancient treasures. What I enjoyed most in the book is the speech of the Goddess during the visit to the pre-historic temple of Mnajdra. It is a truly special place, located on top of a cliff providing a breath-taking view of the majestic mediterranean sea, with cool clean fresh air, and the aromatic smell of the wild plants. It is now my favourite spot and go there as often as I can, to re-connect with my spirit and feel the magic of the place. Historians still argue today about the age of the temples. Most of them state a fixed 3000 BC, however there are other experts who have studied the rocks, and dated them back to Antideluvian times - ie: before the great flood which is said to have happened some 10,500-9,500 BC. Other readers have expressed their desire to go to Malta in their reviews below. I encourage you all to do so, and visit Mnajdra. It is the 'real pearl' of the island. Unfortunately there has been episodes where the temple suffered vandalism and other harmful events. So please remember, take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footsteps! And enjoy!

Mr. Galea, a very good customer of Lara, buys some antiques in her shop, but needs here to put everything in his maltese house for an important party. Paying her well for that, she can't refuse to fly to Malta and arrange that. But what a surprise when he arrives dead at destination inside a piece of furniture. Lara is suspected of the murder, so she has to investigate to find out the real one.Still with an archeological link, still a good story, but still not at the level of the first of her. You will see the real Lyn Hamilton again in the next book, THE CELTIC RIDDLE, but why not read all of them in the chronological order, it is much better !