Bolt

María Elena Vargas, Ph.D., is an archaeologist with a penchant for attracting trouble. Fortunately, she also has a sixth sense that helps get her out of sticky situations. While directing the archaeological field school at the Taylor Ranch, Elena discovers a mysterious circular feature filled with burned and splintered human bones. Inexplicable difficulties ensue when the bones are uncovered. The colorful scenery and unspoiled beauty of the Arizona mountains appear to hide something evil and vindictive underground.

One such difficulty is a spate of pot hunting at local sites. The Phoenix FBI recruits Elena as a consultant to help them understand a pot-hunting scheme that may be linked to the Sinaloa cartel and responsible for the local vandalism. Strong-willed Elena takes it upon herself to investigate. Romance and more trouble ensue, culminating in a standoff on a hilltop in a lightning storm.

Throughout the book, tales about the ancient Native Americans who lived at the pueblo on the Taylor Ranch are interwoven with the stories of the modern-day archaeologists. These stories explain the mystery of the huge circular feature and why it is filled with desecrated human remains.