Demon of the Air
Demon of the Air by Simon Levack is a historical fiction novel published by Pocket Books in 2005, featuring 429 pages in English. Set in the vibrant city of Tenochtitlan during the height of the Aztec Empire, the story follows Yaotl, a trusted slave of the Chief Minister, as he navigates the complexities of ritual sacrifice and political intrigue. The narrative begins with a sacrificial ceremony that takes an unexpected turn, leading Yaotl into a web of mystery and danger.
As the plot unfolds, readers will find Yaotl grappling with the implications of a sacrificial victim’s escape and the subsequent appearance of more bodies. The story delves into themes of power, fear, and the supernatural, as Yaotl seeks answers amidst the chaos surrounding Emperor Montezuma and the enigmatic sorcerers. This edition invites readers to explore the rich historical backdrop of the Aztec civilization while unraveling a gripping mystery that intertwines personal and political stakes.
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Mexico-Tenochtitlan, in the year Twelve-House: the vast, teeming city of the Aztecs at the height of its glory. As the novel opens, the Chief Minister’s trusted slave Yaotl is escorting a sacrificial victim up the steps of the Great Pyramid to celebrate the Festival of the Raising of Banners. Used to the bloodstained rites of the War-God’s priests, Yaotl is unperturbed at the ritual slaughter of the so-called Flowery Death. When the victim runs amok and leaps to his death before he can be sacrificed, Yaotl’s only worry is how to explain it to his master. But when more bodies start to appear and the Emperor Montezuma starts asking questions about the sorcerers who have vanished from his impregnable prison, Yaotl realises he needs answers soon. The secrets he uncovers will unlock nightmares from his own youth and threaten the future of everything he knows.
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