—Winner of the Claymore Award "I don't remember when I last read such a captivating novel." Robert J Vandevoort "Hulen's complex mystery offers multiple twists and turns. An imaginative and engaging Mexico-set thriller." —Kirkus Reviews." "Fans of smart-fast-paced suspense and mystery will find themselves turning pages late into the night. I know I did." —Sonja Dewing, Founder Women's Thriller Writers Association. A LETTER When a mysterious letter arrives, immigration attorney Victoria Barrón is pulled back to Mexico—a land she vowed never to revisit—twenty-five years after tragedy left her an orphan. The letter hints at a dying relative in the colonial city of Zacatecas, and despite old wounds, Victoria can’t ignore the call. A DISAPPEARNCE But what begins as a family reunion quickly unravels into a dangerous game. Her grandmother, Antonella Duarte, vanishes under suspicious circumstances, and a cryptic ransom demands an ancient Aztec artifact for her return. With her estranged cousin, Eduardo, by her side, Victoria dives into a treacherous hunt through forgotten crypts, cursed relics, and the secrets of their bloodline. But they’re not alone in the search—Grupo Royal, descendants of Aztec royalty, are willing to kill for the artifact and the power it protects. A PAST THAT REFUSES TO DIE As the stakes rise and allies fall, Victoria finds herself entangled in a legacy far older—and deadlier—than she ever imagined. Every clue uncovers a deeper deception, forcing her to question who she can trust… and how far she’s willing to go to save the only family she has left. Misled is a gripping archaeological thriller where loyalty is fragile, history is a weapon, and the truth is more dangerous than any lie.