In 1519, Hernán Cortés leads an expedition of six hundred men into the New World. They reach the city of Tenochtitlán, where the horrors of human sacrifice are a daily occurrence. When relationships with their hosts turn sour, Cortés and his army become trapped in the city, and suddenly find themselves at the mercy of two million Aztec warriors, all intent on ripping the Spaniards' still-beating hearts from their chests.
Novella - 45,700 words.
Contains strong scenes of horror.
Contains strong, infrequent bad language.
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For those with an interest in South American history, this is an enjoyable work based on tales of conquest and ancient civilisation. I read it in big chunks and really enjoyed it.
*** Please note that this novella is also available as part of the 'Sunburn and Ruin' ebook, together with 3 other novellas, for £1.99 ($2.99 US)***
