Kim McMahill

When I caught the international travel bug decades ago, I spent quite a bit of time in Mexico and occasionally ventured into Belize. I was, and still am, fascinated with Mayan ruins and never pass up an opportunity to visit these amazing archeological sites. I have visited Tulum, Cobá, Chichén Itzá, and Ek Balam in Mexico, and several sites in Belize. Each is unique and special in many ways, and two have found their way into my stories. In Marked in Mexico a burnt-out lawyer, who happens to be the daughter of a powerful U.S. Senator, an ex-army Ranger, a couple of college students, and an obnoxious businessman are kidnapped at the Sacred Well while visiting Chichén Itzá. The Sacred Well is a large cenote about 65 yards in diameter, which is set-off from the rest of the ruins. Legend has it that the well was used for human sacrifice, which is quite believable as the skeletons of about 50 people have been found in the well. What better place for the action to explode in an adventure-sus...

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Fall is in full swing. The garden is cleaned out for the season, days are getting short, mornings are cool and crisp, and the tree leaves are turning colors, painting the landscape in beautiful hues of red, orange, and yellow. College sports are here, which is always an exciting time. My favorite sport is volleyball (more on that wandering below). And, the holidays will be coming fast. WRITING A Recipe for Revenge , the fifth novel in the Risky Research series, just went under contract. I don’t have a release date yet, but I’m guessing late 2027. I’m very excited to have a new novel coming out in the foreseeable future. All of the other novels in the series are free to read with Kindle Unlimited, and the two short prequels are always free to download from your favorite online book seller. Now’s the time to get up to speed before the next novel in the series is released. Here’s a bit about the series. What if a powerful organization secretly controlled the multibillion-dollar diet...

People often ask how much of the content in my adventure novels is based on real life. Well, it depends on the story. Other than a visit many years ago to the Sphinx and the Giza pyramids in Egypt, there is very little in Shrouded in Secrets that resembles places I’ve been or things I’ve done, so it required a lot of research. The story is an over-the-top action-adventure romantic thriller that takes readers on a high-stakes race around the globe to stop a group of deadly terrorists searching for thirteen mythical relics capable of epic destruction. It was a challenging book to write and involved a cork board, note cards, photos, maps, timelines, and lots of pushpins. Almost all of my other stories contain settings from places I’ve been and/or embellished adventures I’ve experienced. I thought it might be fun to share a little bit about how much reality is included in each of my novels, so please check back often for more behind-the-scenes information. https://www.amazon.com/Shroude...

In 2026 the fall or autumnal equinox arrives in the Northern Hemisphere on Tuesday, September 22. The autumnal equinox is an astronomical event that marks the start of fall. This occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the sun crosses the equator while traveling from north to south. After the sun crosses the equator, days become shorter than nights. This shortening of days continues until the winter solstice, after which the days start to grow longer once again.  Most of us probably don’t think much about why fall is occurring, but rather focus on what it brings. The brilliant orange, yellow, and red colors of leaves on trees and shrubs are highly anticipated. Life seems to slow down as we enjoy cooler temperatures, the enticing aroma of cinnamon in apple cider, and celebrating quintessential fall holidays of Halloween and Thanksgiving. Whatever your favorite fall activities, enjoy!

FREE to Read! Now included in Kindle Unlimited, Refuge from the World (The Beartooth Chronicles, Book 1).  When nature turns against them, survival means facing the cold—and the darkest dangers of humanity. Taut with suspense and driven by unbreakable bonds, The Beartooth Chronicles are powerful stories of survival, love, and the fight to create a future worth living for. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1HL6RK/

In 2026, the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees eight times. All Nati onal Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone* (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply) . Five have already passed. The next free day will be on September 17, 2026 in celebration of Constitution Day. The remaining dates are listed below. For more information visit https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm   October 27 : Theodore Roosevelt's birthday November 11:  Veterans Day *Beginning in 2026, free entrance on these days will be for US citizens and residents only. Nonresidents will pay the regular entrance fee and any applicable nonresident fees.