The Adventures of Spirit Traveler: The Ericksons blends breathtaking adventure with the mysticism of ancient cultures, taking readers from perilous jungles to spiritual dimensions where history, myth, and the supernatural intertwine.
Dr. Talula Erickson, a Cherokee and Choctaw archaeologist, and her husband Dr. Leif Erickson, a charismatic Norwegian explorer, are chosen to lead an expedition to uncover the sophisticated water systems of Machu Picchu. But the true purpose of their mission lies in uncovering the Eye of the Serpent, an ancient artifact believed to hold the power to reveal all the Incan history—and perhaps reshape it.
When their expedition takes them deep into the Peruvian jungle, Talula’s ancestral connection to earth medicine and Leif’s Norse heritage are tested. They start to have dreams of their not yet born child, Olivia, who comes to them from the future, helping and intercepting danger. Olivia’s powerful abilities to Spirit Travel guide the couple to the artifact’s resting place, where they encounter Jaguar priests, witches from another era, who are skilled shapeshifters with the intent to find and use the emerald stone to alter history. Captured and bound, Talula finds resolve through visions of her Choctaw grandmother, Inola Crow, urging her to embrace her strength and destiny.
Talula’s only sister Christine Blackwood lives a more excentric life in London and collects handbound books – oracles that allow her to access the ghosts of her ancestors, who materialize in physical form. She teams up with her deceased grandfather Sam Crow, Uncle Thomas and Margaret Queen of Scotland to aid the archeologists in their plight.
Their perilous journey uncovers not only the physical dangers of the jungle but also the weight of their own past. Through a series of flashbacks, Talula and Leif confront their shared and individual histories: a near-fatal encounter in Egypt, the childhood trauma of colonial displacement, and the resilience instilled by their ancestors. At the heart of their story is Talula’s growing awareness of her responsibility to the Eye of the Serpent and the indigenous people of Peru.
The elders of the Inca community hold council as the battle of the century ensues under the ancient city of Cusco. The Ericksons and their faithful guide John Miles experience another world filled with supernatural forces, shapeshifters, witches and human deceit. The Adventures of Spirit Traveler: The Ericksons is a story of courage, cultural heritage, and the quest to balance history’s preservation at all costs.
Perfect for fans of Indiana Jones and Outlander, this tale of adventure and mysticism will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in the Spirit Traveler series.
