Cousins From a Distant Sun
by Tamar Myers

An archaeologist is drawn into a mission to save a mysterious community of supernatural beings hiding deep within the Andes in this humorous, offbeat novel.

Archaeologist Ruth Baker is in Peru for a new dig, but discovers more than she bargained for—a secret community of giant supernatural beings hiding in the mountains.

The Wanami were originally kidnapped from Earth by aliens thousands of years ago to work on planet Qoom. Eventually they were shipped back and lived happily alongside the Inca civilization—until they were forced to take refuge in the treasure-filled caves beneath the Inca monuments they helped to build.

Now, a new threat has emerged—and Ruth is the only thing that stands between them and real extinction! Can she persuade the outside world to help ensure their survival, or will the human lust for gold cause her efforts to backfire spectacularly?

A rollicking adventure perfect for fans of quirky, fun science fiction from Riley August and Becky Chambers.

Reviews

“A hilarious tale with some serious wisdom about how easy it is to create a cult that refuses to believe the truth”

Kirkus Reviews Starred Review of The Mermaid Mystery

“Biting satire, dark humor, and searing social commentary overlaid with a veneer of Southern charm”

Booklist on The Mermaid Mystery

“Another hilarious adventure in this long-running series”

Kirkus Reviews on Fowl Play

“Magdalena is a hoot”

Booklist on Meat Thy Maker

“Another zany but pointed look at the Amish and Mennonite lifestyle grafted onto a modest mystery”

Kirkus Reviews on Meat Thy Maker

“Of all Magdalena’s rollicking adventures, this one contains the best mystery”

Kirkus Reviews on Death by Tart Attack

“Magdalena’s humorous commentary and the details of Amish life have long driven this series, and they continue to provide the appeal here”

Booklist on Death by Tart Attack

“Plenty of humor and twists . . . An entertaining addition to the series”

Booklist on Mean and Shellfish

“Magdalena retains her wry sense of humor . . . Fans of wackier culinary cozies will have fun”

Publishers Weekly on Mean and Shellfish

Tamar Myers

Tamar Myers was born in what was then the Belgian Congo in 1948, where her parents were American-Mennonite missionaries to a tribe of headhunters. She moved to the USA at the age of fifteen. On her mother’s side, Tamar is descended from one of the first Amish families to settle in America in 1738. She is the author of more than forty mysteries and many short stories.

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Editions

Cousins From a Distant Sun by Tamar Myers is available in the following formats

Hardback97814483169225th May 2026144 X 222mm208$29.99
Hardback97814483169225th May 2026144 X 222mm208£21.99
Ebook97814483169395th May 2026N/A208£12.99
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