When Wealth, Revolution, and Injustice Collide
Some journeys begin with a simple desire to help others, but sometimes that journey leads straight into danger. Son of the Maya by John H. McKoy takes readers across Washington, Miami, and the jungles of Guatemala as two men with very different ideas about social change become connected through an unexpected crisis. Roberto Prettyman, a successful American businessman and philanthropist, finds himself caught in a situation far beyond anything he could have anticipated.
As the story unfolds, readers are pulled into a world of kidnapping, political tension, revolution, and difficult questions about justice. Roberto and the Guatemalan revolutionary Felix Gigante stand on opposite sides of the struggle, yet both carry their own beliefs about what must change. With danger growing and loyalties constantly being tested, Son of the Maya offers a gripping adventure where every decision can have serious consequences. The novel also explores social change and political issues through its characters and dialogue.
A Life Shaped by Travel and Service
John “Skip” McKoy has traveled extensively throughout Central America, Africa, Asia, and Europe and is fluent in Spanish. His experience includes two years as a community organizer in Guatemala, giving him firsthand exposure to the region and its people. Professionally, he has led major public, private, and nonprofit organizations in the United States. He was born in Philadelphia and has lived in Boston, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., where he currently resides with his wife, Andrea Gay.
His international experiences and professional background have helped shape his approach to storytelling, bringing together political issues, cultural experiences, and characters facing difficult choices. Son of the Maya is his second novel.
Son of the Maya
An Adventure Where Every Choice Matters
A dangerous story of revolution, rescue, and unexpected alliances is coming soon. Stay tuned for Son of the Maya and prepare to enter a world where survival and social change collide.
