A LETTER.
A DISAPPEARNCE.
A PAST THAT REFUSES TO STAY BURIED.
“Hulen’s complex mystery offers multiple twists and turns. An imaginative and engaging Mexico-set thriller.” —Kirkus Reviews
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“An imaginative tale sprinkled with a bit of magic and leaving enough unanswered questions to keep readers pondering the possible consequence long after the last page has been turned.”
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What if the opportunity to rewrite history was standing right in front of you?
In 2181 BC, Khara, daughter of Pharaoh Pepy II, stands on the brink of becoming Egypt’s first woman pharaoh—until betrayal shatters her world. Her coronation day ends in bloodshed, forcing her into exile through time itself. Cast into the vast deserts between the U.S. and Mexico, Khara believes she’s fallen into the Underworld—until she meets Victoria Barron, a modern-day attorney with a guarded heart and an unflagging sense of purpose.
Their quest takes them through cursed lands, forgotten legends, and the shadowy edges of history—testing the strength of friendship, the weight of destiny, and the cost of sacrifice. As an opens a portal back to Khara’s time, the question lingers:
Can the past be saved without losing the future?
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S.L. Hulen
The S. is for Sylvia.
S.L. Hulen grew up along the U.S.–Mexican border, where history and mystery shaped her imagination. A lifelong explorer of the past, she blends archaeology, danger, and cultural intrigue into fast-paced thrillers featuring strong, resilient women. After a successful corporate career, she now writes full time from Phoenix, Arizona, alongside her husband and their opinionated tabby cat, Toby. Hulen’s work invites readers into hidden worlds where the past refuses to stay buried.