thoroughly embraces the rich history, occult lore and complex issues of race, ethnicity, class and culture.' -PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred review 'Fast-paced. atmospheric page-turner.' -BOOKLIST'Entertaining and unique.straddles the line between ghost story and realistic fictionso well.' -VOYA, Praise for RUINED ' haunting love letter to New Orleans. thoroughly embraces the rich history,occult lore and complex issues of race, ethnicity, class and culture.' -PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred review'Fast-paced. Praise for RUINED' haunting love letter to New Orleans. Acclaimed author Paula Morris brings the ancient world to vivid life in this unstoppable tale of friendship, love, and the power of the past. As tensions mount and secret identities are revealed, Laura must rely on her own inner strength to face up to what may be a fight for her life. Only she and her group of friends can truly unravel the mystery behind what is happening.

Laura soon realizes she is at the center of a brewing battle - a battle between the gods and goddesses, one that will shake modern-day Rome to its core. A dark-eyed boy with wings on his heels appears and gives her a message. Earthquakes rumble and a cloud of ash forms in the sky. Suddenly, statues of Cupid and ancient works of art come to life before her eyes.

That is, until the magic seems to turn very dark. Laura Martin is visiting Rome on a class trip, and she's entranced by the majestic Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon. From master of suspense Paula Morris comes a tale of gods and goddesses, thrilling romance, and mystery set in present-day Rome.

The eternal city by paula morris