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A Parody Turned Novel
The Eye of Osiris follows a Mexican American woman working at a law firm whose boss turns up dead, and her being accused of murder, while an ancient Egyptian curse is the real cause. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
As regaled in my introduction to this book series, it was a way of survival while working in a toxic environment. I’m a workaholic and I need to be busy. I had run out of work while my creepy, abusive boss was out of town. So my fingers started moving vigorously typing a story about how he got murdered! Yes, it was like a parody that turned into a novel. That is definitely a happy ending to a bad job. (No, he did not die – only in my mind.) And, it still makes me giggle.
I found Moriah Maizon to be an intriguing character. What was your inspiration for this character?
This was my first book; inspired by my circumstances of that time in my life. In many ways, Moriah is a reflection of me. Although Moriah is in many ways much more serious than I ever hope to be. However, I did go through some life changing events reflected in Moriah’s story, such as losing a brother. I have a great deal of passion about life and through this character, I was able to express it.
There is one huge difference, I was born in El Paso, Texas where almost every Mexican American speaks both English and Spanish. I was very surprised at how little many Mexican Americans in Northern California didn’t speak Spanish and how little they knew about our wonderful culture. Of course, as time went by I realized how much racism there was against us and why many did not want to open that can of worms.
Speaking of worms, I am very lucky to be living in Mexico today where I can speak any language I wish without fear of unlawful detainment by the American Nazi-like Gestapo now known as Ice Agents. Why, you might ask, would I compare these armed soldiers to worms? Because they are people who oppress by means of unfair opposition (gangs) and threats of violence. In the end, they will crawl away, just like a worm, in shame.
Can you tell us where the book goes and where we’ll see the characters in the next book?
In the next book, Osiris the Second Coming, Moriah is married to Luis Mendoza who is now an attorney. They have a son, Thomas and their life is perfect. Then, the evil cult starts up all over again in San Francisco. The city is under siege and the Osiris cult is on a new mission to get to her and her family. Through Luis’s family who has an extensive library and knowledge of all things ancient, they search for the key. When the Heliacal rising of Sirius arrives, Moriah is ready for the trip into an unknown world and another dimension.
In Osiris 333, she returns to San Francisco along with her son and best friend Veronica; while Luis and family continue with their research. Still, the cult is in hot pursuit and on the trail of Moriah, their long, lost, reincarnated princess. They take refuge in Florida. A major clue is found by a couple in San Francisco after purchasing a home in the Sunset District. Their find is a unique Mayan Codex written in three languages. From that, they travel to Chichen Itza.
The Osiris Trilogy Mystery series is an adventure about cultural history, challenges, family, friendship, and the glue that holds it all together, love.
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Disturbing the dead is never a good idea. Stealing from the dead is even worse. Importing ill-gotten goods from the sands of Egypt; that is definitely the road to hell. Unsuspecting beneficiaries of a sacred Egyptian papyrus had no idea this gift was the result of an unholy theft.The curse started with donor, Jim Patton, partner at a law firm located in the Pyramid Building in San Francisco. When news of the sacred papyrus gets out, the Eye of Osiris cutl emerges on a mission.
Moriah Maizon, his legal assistant, was next. She suddenly finds herself in jail for Jim Patton’s gruesome murder. And that, was just the beginning.
The Osiris Mystery Trilogy Series is about a Mexican American family on a mission to stop an Egyptian curse.
The Eye of Osiris
The story begins with Moriah Maizon, a Mexican American woman working at a San Francisco law firm, and quickly spirals into a tale that blends murder, ancient mysteries, and cultural connections across time and continents. What starts as the death of her corrupt, overbearing boss turns into a ritualistic investigation tied to Egyptian mythology, Mayan history, and the underbelly of city life. The book weaves personal struggles, family legacies, and even cosmic links between Egypt and Mesoamerica. It has a strong sense of place, drawing San Francisco in vivid strokes while hinting at broader, universal mysteries.
I found myself caught up in the drama of Moriah’s world and the strange forces circling her life. The characters are sharp, almost cinematic, and I could clearly see them moving through their offices, their apartments, and the foggy streets of San Francisco. I especially liked how the author made the setting itself feel alive, almost like another character in the story.
What really stayed with me, though, was the blend of myth and reality. The way the narrative ties Egyptian scarabs and pyramids to Mayan codices and Mexican ancestry felt both imaginative and believable. At times I found myself smiling at the boldness of the connections, and other times I felt a shiver at how real they seemed. It made me think about heritage, about how much of our personal story is tied to ancient ones. And the emotional pull of Moriah’s relationship with her family, especially her late parents and her younger brother, grounded the wilder elements in something tender and human.
I’d recommend The Eye of Osiris to readers who enjoy mysteries with a twist of history and myth. It’s not just for fans of thrillers but also for anyone who likes stories that mix culture, identity, and a touch of the supernatural. It’s the kind of book that rewards patience and curiosity, the kind you read with a cup of coffee and a willingness to be swept somewhere unexpected.
Pages: 234 | ASIN : B0D6P73NKT
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