Curses! by Aaron J. Elkins

Amidst the sun-baked ruins of Mexico, a team of archaeologists stumbles upon a mystery that intertwines the past with the present. The Skeleton Detective, with his keen eye and unique expertise, is summoned to decipher not only the secrets held within the earth but also the enigmatic forces at play around him. As layers of history unfold, a riddle from an ancient time beckons him to unravel it.

With unexpected challenges and sinister undertones lurking beneath the surface, he navigates a world where history is both a guide and a perilous trap. The quest leads to confrontations that test his intellect and courage, revealing that some curses are rooted in truths better left buried. Each clue brings him closer to a revelation that could change everything he knows about the past—and ultimately, his own fate.