The Joshua Files
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The Joshua Files is a thriller book series aimed at pre-teens/teenagers written by British author M. G. Harris
. The mythology of the series includes a fictional prophecy of the ancient Maya
of a catastrophic event that will occur in December 2012 (see 2012 in fiction
).
It follows the story of young Joshua Garcia (Josh) as he travels in the Mayan ruins
following the work of his archaeologist father Andres Garcia. He is accompanied by his three friends: 15-year-old Tyler Marks, a fellow capoeira
fighter; 16-year-old Ixchel, his forced wife-to-be; and his 18-year-old cousin, Benicio. The first book, Invisible City, was published in February 2008. The second, Ice Shock, was published in March 2009, the third, Zero Moment, in Feb 2010, and the fourth, Dark Parallel, in April 2011. The fifth and final book is due to be released in 2012.
in his martial arts
class, he is asked promptly to leave for home, where he receives the news of his father's death in a plane crash in Mexico
. Joshua refuses to believe this story and finds some extremely strange and baffling facts about his father's death. He comes up with his own conspiracy theory — abduction by aliens. Later the investigators say that Andres (his father, an archaeologist) had been murdered by the husband of a woman, with whom he supposedly had 'affairs'. Joshua reads his dad's emails and finds out that his father was involved in the search for an ancient Maya script
called Ix codex. He sets up a blog to write about his conspiracy theories where he meets Ollie, or Olivia Dotrice (also known as TopShopPrincess) and Tyler Thomson at a bookstore.He also meets his long lost sister but she is killed in a swamp. The story revolves around their investigation of Andres' murder and search for the Ix Codex and the lost cities of Ek Naab and Chechan Naab.
M. G. Harris
M. G. Harris is the author of the successful book series, The Joshua Files.- Early life:M. G. Harris was born in Mexico City but moved to Manchester very early in her childhood. Before becoming a writer, she worked as a scientist and ran an Internet business...
. The mythology of the series includes a fictional prophecy of the ancient Maya
2012 phenomenon
The 2012 phenomenon comprises a range of eschatological beliefs that cataclysmic or transformative events will occur on December 21, 2012. This date is regarded as the end-date of a 5,125-year-long cycle in the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar...
of a catastrophic event that will occur in December 2012 (see 2012 in fiction
2012 in fiction
This is a list of references to the year 2012. Several publications and media references reflect a popular prediction that the end of the world may occur in the year of 2012.-Literature:* "Angel Fire East" by Terry Brooks is set in Christmas of 2012...
).
It follows the story of young Joshua Garcia (Josh) as he travels in the Mayan ruins
Maya civilization
The Maya is a Mesoamerican civilization, noted for the only known fully developed written language of the pre-Columbian Americas, as well as for its art, architecture, and mathematical and astronomical systems. Initially established during the Pre-Classic period The Maya is a Mesoamerican...
following the work of his archaeologist father Andres Garcia. He is accompanied by his three friends: 15-year-old Tyler Marks, a fellow capoeira
Capoeira
Capoeira is a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, sports, and music. It was created in Brazil mainly by descendants of African slaves with Brazilian native influences, probably beginning in the 16th century...
fighter; 16-year-old Ixchel, his forced wife-to-be; and his 18-year-old cousin, Benicio. The first book, Invisible City, was published in February 2008. The second, Ice Shock, was published in March 2009, the third, Zero Moment, in Feb 2010, and the fourth, Dark Parallel, in April 2011. The fifth and final book is due to be released in 2012.
Invisible City
Joshua, the main character of the story is a 13-year-old boy. One day, while practicing CapoeiraCapoeira
Capoeira is a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, sports, and music. It was created in Brazil mainly by descendants of African slaves with Brazilian native influences, probably beginning in the 16th century...
in his martial arts
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
class, he is asked promptly to leave for home, where he receives the news of his father's death in a plane crash in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. Joshua refuses to believe this story and finds some extremely strange and baffling facts about his father's death. He comes up with his own conspiracy theory — abduction by aliens. Later the investigators say that Andres (his father, an archaeologist) had been murdered by the husband of a woman, with whom he supposedly had 'affairs'. Joshua reads his dad's emails and finds out that his father was involved in the search for an ancient Maya script
Maya script
The Maya script, also known as Maya glyphs or Maya hieroglyphs, is the writing system of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization of Mesoamerica, presently the only Mesoamerican writing system that has been substantially deciphered...
called Ix codex. He sets up a blog to write about his conspiracy theories where he meets Ollie, or Olivia Dotrice (also known as TopShopPrincess) and Tyler Thomson at a bookstore.He also meets his long lost sister but she is killed in a swamp. The story revolves around their investigation of Andres' murder and search for the Ix Codex and the lost cities of Ek Naab and Chechan Naab.