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Relics (Faye Longchamp Mysteries, No. 2) Paperback – January 1, 2007

by Mary Anna Evans (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars 420 ratings

"A fascinating look at contemporary archaeology but also a twisted story of greed and its effects." —Dallas Morning News

Faye Longchamp, back in school to pursue her dream of becoming an archaeologist, has been asked to run a project for which she is barely qualified, under the direction of a man who doesn't seem to like her much. Her assignment: to uncover the origins of a mysterious ethnic group. The Sujosa have lived in Alabama's most remote hills for centuries and have shown impressive immunity to many diseases...including AIDS.

Late one night, Faye awakes to find the house in flames. She saves herself and one of her housemates. But her friend Carmen, the project historian, never had a chance. Within days, an 18-year-old boy jumps from a cell phone tower that, when completed, would connect the outside world to the Sujosa community. Are these events somehow related?

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  1. Book 2 of 13
    Faye Longchamp Archaeological Mysteries
  2. Print length
    296 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Poisoned Pen Pr
  5. Publication date
    January 1, 2007
  6. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.75 x 8 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1590583620
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1590583623
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About the Author

Mary Anna Evans is the author of the Faye Longchamp archaeological mysteries, which have received recognition including the Benjamin Franklin Award, the Mississippi Author Award, and three Florida Book Awards bronze medals. She is an assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma, where she teaches fiction and nonfiction writing.

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Winner of the 2018 Sisters in Crime (SinC) Academic Research Grant

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Poisoned Pen Pr; First Thus edition (January 1, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1590583620
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1590583623
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.75 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 420 ratings

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I'm the author of the upcoming historical suspense novel THE PHYSICISTS' DAUGHTER and the award-winning Faye Longchamp archaeological mysteries. My thriller, WOUNDED EARTH, is available in print, ebook, and audiobook editions.

I'm a university professor of writing, and I'm also a chemical engineer by training and license, with a degree in engineering physics thrown in for spice. This background came in handy while writing THE PHYSICISTS' DAUGHTER, which features Justine Byrne, who works at a Rosie-the-Riveter-type job during World War II. I like to describe Justine like this: "The Nazis are no match for the physicists' daughter." As for the protagonist of my archaeological mysteries, I'd say, "Faye Longchamp digs up trouble." If you like strong, smart, independent female protagonists, I think you might like Justine and Faye.

My other fiction includes several short stories, available separately as ebooks, and as a collection in both ebook and print form, called JEWEL BOX: SHORT WORKS BY MARY ANNA EVANS. YOUR NOVEL, DAY BY DAY: A FICTION WRITER'S COMPANION is available for novelists in both ebook and print form.

I am a co-editor with Dr. JC Bernthal of an upcoming book on the bestselling novelist of all time, the BLOOMSBURY HANDBOOK TO AGATHA CHRISTIE. It is very much a labor of love to the Queen of Mystery.

I enjoy reading, writing, teaching, gardening, spending time with my family, cooking, and playing my 7-and-a-half-foot-long monster of a grand piano. For more information on my work, visit www.maryannaevans.com.

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Customers enjoy this well-plotted mystery book with its fast-paced narrative and interesting characters. The writing style receives positive feedback, and customers appreciate the scientific approach to solving crimes. One customer notes how the book led them to library research, while another mentions it provides a better understanding of the region.

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38 customers mention "Plot"38 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the plot of the book, describing it as a well-written mystery with intriguing backbones and twisting storylines.

"...With an archeological setting and a scientific approach to solving crimes what more could you want...." Read more

"...can really write a tight well plotted mystery that is an original mystery. I did not know who the murderer was until the end...." Read more

"This book was both fascinating in its historical context and suspenseful in the mystery it entailed. I love this series and its author so much." Read more

"...It did not disappoint. Once again, the plot was tight and on point. The characters were believable and enjoyable...." Read more

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Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, with one customer noting it is suitable for both male and female audiences.

"...I did not know who the murderer was until the end. This is a very good series that I will continue with...." Read more

"...Really good read." Read more

"I so enjoyed Artifacts that I immediately downloaded Relics. It did not disappoint. Once again, the plot was tight and on point...." Read more

"...I highly recommend Relics, along with all the books in this fantastic series!" Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer highlighting the unique personalities of the residents.

"...The character development is superb." Read more

"...Once again, the plot was tight and on point. The characters were believable and enjoyable...." Read more

"...A truly unforgettable heroine and a great storyline. I highly recommend Relics, along with all the books in this fantastic series!" Read more

"...of a small rural southern town including its charm, personalities of the residents and very real financial and social pressures folks who live there..." Read more

8 customers mention "Writing style"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it well-crafted, with one customer noting that the setting is particularly well-developed.

"...I love this series and its author so much." Read more

"This is a fun read. I loved the character as well. The setting was well written and I felt like I was there...." Read more

"...These are well written, fast paced, interesting books without the vulgarity that is so prevelent in other books today...." Read more

"...line, but as I got deeper into the mystery, it proved to be as well written and enjoyable as "Artifacts."..." Read more

6 customers mention "Knowledge"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's scientific approach to solving crimes, with one customer noting how it led them to library research and improved their understanding of the region.

"...With an archeological setting and a scientific approach to solving crimes what more could you want...." Read more

"...I like how Evans weaves together historical facts, scientific knowledge and great characters into mysteries that I can't put down...." Read more

"...It led me to library research that gave me a better understanding of the region...." Read more

"...Each of these books is gripping and informative in the process...." Read more

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Customers find the pacing of the book fast and impressive.

"...These are well written, fast paced, interesting books without the vulgarity that is so prevelent in other books today...." Read more

"...I like the way 's Evans writes. It is a good, fast read and I look forward to discovering the other books in the series...." Read more

"RELICS: A Faye Longchamp Mystery # 2 is Absolutely Impressive. Spellbounding! Can't put it down. I am hooked ! Sold. Bring on # 3...." Read more

"...Interesting settings, interesting plots, believable and likeable characters -- this series has been a joy to read...." Read more

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Why Aren't You Reading this book RIGHT NOW?!
For the life of me I can't understand why Evans isn't riding high on bestseller lists. Her storytelling is just superb, and can be compared easily with King or Preston and Childs. With an eye toward the social mix of African Americans, Native Indians and Caucasians, and especially those of mixed heritage, her books educate on how archaeology informs us of early beginnings of a race, and how that knowledge effects us today. "Relics" is a one-sitting book; block out a day, and I mean ALL day, as this author gives us big, fat 600 page mysteries, as you will not be putting it down once you start. Favorite character throughout the books? Creek sidekick Joe Wolf Mantooth, who is on a long learning curve personally and spiritually. Can't wait to see the resolution of Joe, but will be so sad when this series is finished. Fabulous book. On to the next!
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  • J. Bean
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing mystery thriller
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2024
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    Everything that you could want from a mystery thriller, even romance. With an archeological setting and a scientific approach to solving crimes what more could you want.

    Mary Anna Evans writing talents are so skilled she blessed the reader with no foul language, no sexual overtones and no graphic violence. The character development is superb.
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  • Lynn T.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well Written Tight Mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2017
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    Relics is the 2nd book in the Faye Longchamp series. Faye has a assignment or a job to travel to Alabama to do an archeology study on the Sujosa people who live in this remote area. They have been found to have immunity to Aids and some other diseases. No one knows where the Sujosa people came from They have a distinctive look with their turquoise colored eyes and a light streak in their hair on the back of their head.

    Faye arrives from her Pan Handle island home in Florida to the remote area. . With her is her assistant Joe who is a native American with complete loyalty to her. He watches over her. There is also a team of academics who are assigned to this project. Soon after she arrives, the building where she is sleeping burns up. A co-worker dies in the fire. Faye barely makes it out with taking out an injured co-worker with her. The fire appears to be arson.

    Soon another death occurs. It looks like secrets are being guarded. Mary Anna Evans (the author) can really write a tight well plotted mystery that is an original mystery. I did not know who the murderer was until the end. This is a very good series that I will continue with. If you like a well written plotted mystery with an archeology subplot, you should like this series.

    I read that Mary Anna Evans has been compared to Tony Hillerman. I have never read a Tony Hillerman book so I don't know if I agree or not. While I was reading the book, Faye Longchamp reminded me somewhat of Anna Pigeon. They have different vocations but they are small strong independent women who take on whatever is needed. They go to different locations in their series also.
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  • smhunter
    5.0 out of 5 stars The 2nd book as good as the 1st
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024
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    I really suspected someone else would get murdered but no, it was someone I liked. But the second murder baffled me since I couldn't find a connection. I was surprised with the laws that had been broken, but understood Faye's silence. Really good read.
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  • Lisa Shower
    5.0 out of 5 stars A really fine read!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2024
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    This book was both fascinating in its historical context and suspenseful in the mystery it entailed. I love this series and its author so much.
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  • DeeDee Brown
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Faye Book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2012
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    I so enjoyed Artifacts that I immediately downloaded Relics. It did not disappoint. Once again, the plot was tight and on point. The characters were believable and enjoyable. The revelation to the mystery was a complete surprise to me.
    The only downside to this book was the number of editing errors; spelling, punctuation, etc.
    The story, however, was top notch.
    I look forward to reading Effigies.
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  • Donald F. Kaminski
    3.0 out of 5 stars It's OK
    Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2016
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    The first book of this series was much, much better. The story here was slow and the protagonist seems to have lost her edge. While she operated on the edge of legality and was willing to circumvent statutes in her first story, Faye Longchamp, developed as an interesting character. In this second book, she has become rather boring. The plot was pretty good, but the story moved slowly -- too slow, for me. Whereas, I might consider a third book before putting the hammer down, it will be awhile as there are many more stories that can be read before pursuing Faye again.
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  • Mariam E.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Relics is a Great Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2017
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    I absolutely love this series for the great main characters, settings, and mysterious plot twists! When Faye Longchamp, the heroine, goes to Alabama on a dig, she brings along her hunky Cherokee assistant, Joe, and it's not long before she's dealing with a murder of a team member and the mysterious Sujosa people. The Sujosa people have piercing aquamarine eyes and are resistant to disease but no one knows their true origins. This installment was one of my favorites due to the deep the setting in the Deep South of Alabama, and of the backstory of the Sujosa people, a native group of people who've rarely been exposed to the outside world. I found myself entertained, intrigued, and doing my own research into the that area of the US and the people that live there. I feel that about every book and have enjoyed visiting the different locations in the series. A truly unforgettable heroine and a great storyline. I highly recommend Relics, along with all the books in this fantastic series!
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  • Andrea W
    5.0 out of 5 stars ) I love this series
    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2017
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    I have read the entire Faye Longchamp series and am now rereading in anticipation of the publication of the next one in the series, "Burials". (already available to preorder!) I love this series! I like how Evans weaves together historical facts, scientific knowledge and great characters into mysteries that I can't put down. In this particular book, she does a great job of capturing the feeling of a small rural southern town including its charm, personalities of the residents and very real financial and social pressures folks who live there face. If you haven't started the series, start with Artifacts, the first one and happy reading!
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