The quest for treasures forged in history and hidden in the realms of ancient civilizations never tires as a great plot. Add in the suspense of the paranormal experience, and you've got a fabulous bestseller. Samantha Graves follows in the footsteps of bestselling author Heather Graham, who is known to mix the paranormal into the suspense thrillers that keep her readers coming back for more.

In Out of Time, Simon Bonner is in a class of his own as an incomparable tomb raider out to save the life of his ex-wife and uncover an amazing treasure linked to one of Mexico’s oldest civilizations. In order to accomplish his goal within the allotted time frame, Simon must enlist the help of museum curator Jillian Talbot, who proves to be more than meets the eye as unusual circumstances bring out truths about her life and her specialty.

With the clock ticking and a psychopathic, money-hungry, revenge-killing tomb raider following their every move, Simon and Jillian read the clues and follow the hints given them by the ghost of a powerful religious leader tied to the lost civilization. As the quest takes them deeper into the unknown of Mexico’s foundations, Simon and Jillian delve into regions of the heart that neither are prepared to enter, especially with each other.

Out of Time is entertaining and well written. Most of it is easy to follow and stays within the boundaries of the believable, although the hint of the paranormal lurks throughout the plot. For readers who like the works of Heather Graham, Anne Rice, Maggie Shayne, or even Dan Brown, the tie between ancient civilizations, modern-day thrillers and the paranormal is a sure bet for a good read and solid entertainment.