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Hi. I'm Marissa Sanlier. Up until a few days ago, I was a twenty-year-old girl living with my great, great... maybe a few more greats... aunt in Pennsylvania. She died... mysteriously... and left me everything. Her fortune, her corporation, and this huge estate.But she also left me a note. That note led me to secrets that dated back thousands... tens of thousands of years and laid to rest the question of where we came from, why we were here, and who made us this way.I stumbled onto an ancestry of assassins dedicated to seeing the innocents remain free, and ensuring the plots of secret societies hidden in the shadows never come to pass. Secret societies that always existed, clouded in conspiracy theories, but whose history dates back to the birth of mankind! My great aunt trained me from a toddler to one day take her place... unknown to me... and I was now supposed to simply accept her role as guardian? The choice is clear. I could fade into a privileged lifestyle, ignore the genetic enhancements passed on to me by dead parents, and watch the world fall slowly into chaos, slavery, and total subjugation by those working in the shadows. Or I could take up the mantle of my ancestors and become...The Hawk!

In the last age, Fanir, the oldest and wisest of the Knowledge Dragons, sealed himself and his last clutch of eggs within the protective casing of Diamond Glass. All other Dragons mysteriously vanished at that moment, plunging the land into turmoil and despair. The once-mighty Dragons slipped into the fabric of myth and legend, their tales woven into the very essence of the realm. However, the time approached when they would return and reclaim their rightful place as protectors and enlighteners of the land.Cassandra, a Glassblower's apprentice from a village deep in the marshes, is unexpectedly thrust into the world of Energy Wielders and Legendary Dragons. As she begins to understand her unique ability to sense the ebb and flow of the world's energies, her path converges with that of Adriana and Bolkin, emissaries from the fabled Azurite Tower. Along the way she discovers she is one of five powerful Energy Wielders who must come together to fulfill the prophecies. On the journey, Cassie discovers and makes friends with a Little Dragon, the first to be seen in over 1000 years. This convergence marks the beginning of her journey, not just to pave the way for the Return of the Dragons but also to discover her true self.Together with her friends, Cassie embarks on a perilous quest to find the Dragon Prophecies, which hold the key to the Dragon's return. Their adventure is fraught with danger as they navigate treacherous paths, evade malevolent forces, and survive sinister energy attacks. Undeterred, the companions ventured into the streets of a forsaken city, its corridors haunted by the tortured souls of ages past. As whispers of ghosts echo through the derelict corridors, their resolve is tested when a vile curse afflicts one of their own. United in their quest, the devoted heroes devise a plan to lift the curse and liberate the spirits of the trapped. In the darkness of the forsaken city, they unearthed the coveted Dragon Prophecies, a beacon of hope for a world shrouded in despair.

The stories in Gettin' High take place mainly in New York City and Puerto Rico, though three are set in rural Michigan where the author grew up. They transpire during the turbulent decade of the 1960s. As the title suggests, many characters smoke weed and experience its eerie and pleasurable effects. That is one current running through several stories, though not a major theme. Rather, the thematic anchor is the search for love and meaning in a changing, transient world.The characters are generally involved with music, as performers or students, and what it means to become a professional musician. Music as a means to communicate truly with another person is also an important facet of the plot lines in the stories, whether this is on a river tour or on a formal concert stage, and the characters strive to find the essence of their art in various ways. Of course, music goes beyond words, and this musical quest is what propels many of the characters' lives and loves. Also, the real-life business of music is another salient aspect for character development.Three of the stories are set in the rural landscape of the author's youth. Here the theme of the demise of the family farm is set forth against the backdrop of the long transition from an agrarian to an urban life style which has taken place throughout the 20th century. All of the stories in Gettin' High were written many years ago while the author himself was working as a professional musician in the Puerto Rico Symphony. As such, they may seem somewhat dated, since this was a time before iphones, the internet, TikTok and social media. People actually needed to communicate more directly with one another, in a more intimate fashion. And this is reflected in the plots and dialogue of the stories. The roles of men and women were also, for better or worse, more rigidly defined. And this perspective undoubtedly finds its way into the portrayal of the characters as they seek to explore new boundaries and experiences--from the farm to the concert stage to smoking weed--a long trajectory set against the backdrop of the Vietnam war.Though these stories were mostly written over 50 years ago, the author believes that they are still relevant in today's world. The subject of abortion figures in A Love Story as well as interracial love. Also, a forgotten incident of child abuse rears its head in The Hermit as well as performance anxiety in The Recital. The racism still lingering in the South of the early 1960s, and which America is still struggling to truly confront, plays a role in Milly-A Fantasy. And undoubtedly, the transformative potential of music has not diminished over the years--whether it be jazz, the folk music of the 1960s, today's Hip-Hop and Rap or the classical music of the formal, concert stage. Humanity still seems to thrive on music's inherent message of hope and its curative power. Finally, it is the author's hope that, at the very least, readers will find something of themselves in the characters of these tales as they seek out life's ephemeral joys, happiness and fulfillment in today's challenging world.

Perhaps Harrison Hamblin should have known when that body hit the Land Rover's hood. With a huge, unexpected thump. As it slid hesitantly off the hood, next hitting the road's feeble rock barrier, and tumbling into the ravine.Maybe he should have known what his colleague, the Navajo genius Michael ThreeHats, explained. "As my brothers the Apache's would have done. A warning. Turn around, leave our land, or meet our challenges." Harry was naively eager to meet this latest test. So he has accepted the challenge of carrying unknown, probably contraband freight to his old stamping ground, Dar es Sabir (Door of patience). And putting up with the irritable band of Tuaregs who seem be trailing him constantly.And other tests and challenges: Encountering excitable Tuaregs, odd, half-starved pygmies, Jean d'Argent his former manservant, now a successful entrepreneur, a past love and old friends and acquaintances in Dar es Sabir, now a newly declared city-state renamed the Republic of Independent People. The RIP is the fabrication of Wahid, the former revolutionary who conquered Sabir on the third try. And Harry even admired him as a kind of Robin Hood before this revolution.But things had changed. Wahid had become tyrannical, potential foes were "counting dunes," (a euphemism for summary execution), and his father's rumored lost treasure was foremost on his mind. Driving all his decisions. Bad ones.Harry has acquired the name, passport and identity of a German arms dealer who was coincidentally his bunk-mate as he sailed to Algeria.We also soon learn that Wahid is a practicing pedophile, that the reputedly honest judge has compromised his own integrity, and that the beautiful Amina (protagonist for three years in Harry's dreams), has married Wahid but has failed to bear him children. In the background lurks Alain, evil twin to Antoine, the former police chief.

This is a book of Rock-solid hope in the Truth. People of the Twenty-first Century, this is the letter that is written to you, this is your book.Though not God-breathed like all of the Bible, it respects, reflects, and draws directly from God's Word in a Scripture-saturated, but contemporary, conversational style. Your "executive summary" on this verse-by-verse commentary:People in every century, in every generation since the First Century AD have treated the letter "to the seven churches which are in Asia" as their own, as if it arrived with today's mail; the general, incorrect assumption has always been, and continues to be that Revelation is about our own time and place.However, the title and opening verses of "The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants - things which must shortly take place" tell all readers since the seventh decade of the First Century that this circular letter to those historic churches and inspired book of the Bible was written to them, and not to us!Furthermore, since God's words will not return to Him void, without accomplishing their purpose, the believers in those churches understood the ultra-timely message; to them, Revelation was not a book of unfathomable mystery!Finally, from the chain-of-command described in Revelation 1:1-3, we also see that the testimony of this Apocalypse - this Revealing - is that of Jesus Christ Himself, The Way, The Truth, and The Life.Christ is our infallible Guide to The Father and eternal fellowship with Him. So if we stay within the guardrails that God has established and on the path that makes all the difference, hope becomes reality!

The Wind in the Whisper is a collection of introspective and insightful poems that will leave readers with feelings of presence, gratitude, reflection, and self-discovery. All who feel an introspective calling know the beauty and wonder that can be found in their existence in this life and beyond. Here, we celebrate the human condition with its struggles and personal fulfillment.This unique and inspiring book of poetry is structured around the five phases of life and nature, each depicting the 'Sacredness of Life'. These phases - Awakening, Existence, Fruition, Synthesis, and Attainment, guide the reader on a journey of self-discovery and reflection. The poems, written in free verse, convey a profound, uncomplicated truth, resonating inside the reader's heart.Kevin Mullaney, a writer-poet, delves into the subjects of life and death, its labor and love. His works of stained-glass art, created in harmony with these soulful poems, add a unique dimension to the mindful journey they invite you on.Previous books include:Earth & Sky, Heart & SoulA Divine AppointmentThe Poet's Perfume

A story of sisters Elaine and Lou Richard's; twins bonded not only through family, but a career of secrecy and deception - working as agents for The Agency. Despite a desperate attempt to temporarily break away from their busy lives, they ultimately find themselves embarking on a mission in which they've never faced before. Follow the Richard's, as they pursue a psychotic serial killer along the beaches of California and Washington State. If this wasn't enough, they're also in a race against time to find a missing college student, and a fellow agent gone rogue. A riveting thriller - filled with suspense, mystery and romance.

Olivia loves her doll Sandy, but is having a hard time at the children's home she is living. She discovers a magical park, but something happens to Sandy. It's a magical tale of losing everything, but making it back home again.

If you've ever wondered how dandelions learn to grant wishes, this book is for you.If you love magic, adventure and helping others, then you can learn to grant wishes too.Discover the secret to granting wishes from the fairies.

Paul had been the perfect husband, and there was no way another man could ever measure up. Margaret accepted that she would spend the rest of her days a single woman. She couldn't imagine ever falling in love again.But it's been nearly two years since Paul passed, so when Margaret's well-meaning best friends put her profile on Geezers Go Out, a floodgate opens. She meets one man, a second, then a third, resulting in three boyfriends - at the same time!Her youthful spirit leads her to the first meek gentleman who turns into a tiger in bed. Then a pretentious yet charming yogi half her age followed by a rugged former detective with a heart of gold. But there's a problem. She becomes smitten with all three!Little does Margaret know that son Dwight and two frenemies judge her from the sidelines. They can't help but interfere, because in their minds Margaret's making an unforgivable mistake. Her dating not only means she's 'cheating' on Dwight's dead father; his inheritance is at risk by one boyfriend who he imagines is a male gold digger! To protect his mother, Dwight treats her like an old lady, but 'old' is not at all how she sees herself. And baby, she's just getting started!Over the weeks that follow, Margaret juggles three men while trying to keep up appearances. It becomes difficult to keep the boyfriends from finding out about each other. When one suitor unexpectedly shows up at her house while she's entertaining another, this causes a cringe-worthy moment of panic. Another suitor takes her out for a romantic lunch, and she makes excuses for a hasty exit when she sees her son at the same restaurant.As the conflict rises and Margaret struggles to choose between the three, she's forced to confront her own desires. Which one does she truly want in her life? A tough choice is on the horizon, but just when she thinks her mind is settled, a shocking trio of twists throw her life into chaos once more.

Getting stuck in life happens. Whether you have a vision for your future or feel aimless- everyone gets stuck sometimes. And it can happen more than once. Living authentically presents problems and sometimes we create them without knowing. If you don't know why you can't let go or move ahead, you'll stay stuck. You'll remain on the not-so-merry-go-round of stuck-ness waiting for answers.To move forward you have to ask the right questions. Not! Another Self-Help Book is truly not another self-help book. Written as a conversation you wish you had or didn't realize you needed to have, you'll engage in topics everyone needs to explore and make sense of. Talks we'd have if we would slow down the busy-ness of life.Getting stuck and staying stuck has become a way of life for an increasing number of individuals and families. The rising numbers of anxiety, depression, and hopelessness shine a light on this problem. We treat the symptoms but fail to address the core issues.How much longer can we carry on this way?A common mindset lurks beneath these problems, a pervasive and powerful belief system influencing every aspect of our lives. Like fish in water, we move and breathe in this mindset without knowing spaces exist above the surface. If you follow the scripts of this mindset, you end up chasing what you think is important only to find it isn't the "thing" once you get there.The chase begins again.Each chapter of Not! Another Self Help Book guides you through this cultural mindset to the core of growth and development-and a different way of being in the world. The concepts and tools help you to ask the right questions. Questions that open the doors and lead through confusion and uncertainty. When you ask the right questions, you will discover the answers you've been waiting for. From the inside out, you develop a mindset that works for you and not against you. You create a vision of your future from the heart of what matters most to you, and those who matter most.Not! Another Self-Help Book provides the substance and direction to get unstuck and confidently move forward. The foundation you build holds even if you get stuck again on your journey. Whenever you need to, you can rely on these life-affirming ideas and get back on track. And you may not ever need...another self-help book.

May 4, 1969. Four young women. Four dreams.And then everything changes...Ellen yearns to leave her rural Vermont town to pursue higher education, in defiance of her parents' expectations that she marry and stay close to home. A chance encounter with a stranger leads her across the country to a life she could not have anticipated.Radcliffe student Laurie has no definite plans after graduation, other than to travel the world before embarking on a career as a healer. Her aimlessness drives her to make an unfortunate choice and she must learn to live with the fallout.Diane, a factory worker in Cambridge, is saving to make a home for herself and her younger disabled sister, to escape their troubled family. But she cannot protect her sister from betrayal by a family friend.Sophisticated New Yorker Nina wants to be the very best alternative press journalist. While covering the Boston Black Panther Party, she befriends its handsome Minister of Information, and her attempt to help the cause lands them both directly into a trap set by J. Edgar Hoover and his henchmen.To Sisterhood! covers the formative and turbulent period in the lives of these four friends through August, 1972 - a time when chaos in the streets echoed the chaos within families divided by the Vietnam War, changing social mores, and expectations for women of all ages.

Channeled messages on masculinity, healing the male wound, love and relationships from Jeshua by Pamela Kribbe.

Consuming Revenge is a blend of suspense, romance, and faith that thrills the mind and touches the heart. Join Police Officer Lane and newspaper reporter Danielle as they navigate danger, intrigue, and love against the backdrop of revenge.

Hina's life takes a pivotal turn after one disastrously awkward job interview. Rather than bowing to defeat, she channels her frustration into an unexpected venture: launching a lingerie business. "The Girl with 1000 Interviews" is not just about the quirky business of fashion; it's a journey of resilience and audacity.Hina sets an unusual goal for herself: to endure 1000 job interviews. This quest, stemming from her initial failure, becomes the backbone of a narrative rich in humor and personal growth. As she tackles each new challenge, Hina discovers that the world of entrepreneurship is as unpredictable as it is thrilling.Throughout her adventure, Hina encounters a colorful cast of characters who challenge her perceptions and push her boundaries. From deceptive competitors to unexpected allies, her path is strewn with encounters that test her resolve and sharpen her business acumen. Each interview and interaction weaves a larger story of a woman learning to stand firm in the face of adversity.As the stakes grow, so does Hina's determination. The business world's harsh realities clash with her vibrant creativity, leading to conflicts that draw her unwittingly into deeper waters. What begins as a light-hearted expedition through the realms of fashion and business gradually reveals itself as a more complex narrative, blending elements of thriller and mystery."The Girl with 1000 Interviews" explores themes of self-discovery, the relentless pursuit of goals, and the transformation of personal setbacks into opportunities for growth. Hina's story is a testament to the power of persistence and the unexpected doors that can open when life's plans go awry.This novel is a unique blend of wit, suspense, and heartfelt drama. It invites readers into a world where everyday challenges are met with extraordinary responses and where a simple job interview can lead to a life-changing journey.

A THIRST IN BABYLON is a fact-based novel relating the events leading up to the St. Francis Dam disaster in 1928, near Los Angeles. It follows the life of William Mulholland, chief engineer of the Los Angeles Water Company, who spent most of his fifty years with the company searching for new sources of water to accommodate the needs of a rapidly growing population in a city that he had grown to love. Several of those years were spent in the construction of an aqueduct that would traverse 240 miles of desert, and tunnel through a mountain range, to reach its final destination in Los Angeles. Historians would laud the construction of the aqueduct as the greatest achievement of its kind - second only to the building of the Panama Canal.The St. Francis was not the first dam Mulholland constructed in the development of reservoirs in the Los Angeles area, but it would be the last. The dam was constructed to contain water to be used in the event of a drought. There would be enough water to accommodate the needs of Los Angeles throughout the dry period.When full, the St. Francis Dam would hold back 12 billion gallons of water. Sadly, two years after the structure was completed, at a time of night when most of the unsuspecting community was sleeping, the dam collapsed, unleashing a gigantic flood of water, a hundred feet high, that would travel fifty miles, the Pacific Ocean. It is also the story of those who courageously responded to the disaster, taking part in the rescue and recovery of the flood victims. Many of their stories are related in this account of the disaster. The story describes the actions of the unsung heroes - those who tended to the bodies of those who did not survive the tragedy.The St. Francis Dam collapse has been recognized as the greatest man-made disaster in California history. At least four hundred known people were killed in the flood, though many victims are still missing.

Have you ever wondered what is meant by "God is love"? Ever wondered if He truly cares about you? We read, "The Lord is my Shepherd." What does this mean?The author of this book, herself a shepherd, is learning daily as she cares for her small flock what it means to belong to the One who claimed, "I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep." John 10:11This book will take you on a journey with one who has walked with the Shepherd and experienced His tender care. "Life Lessons From This Shepherd's Heart" will give you a fresh view of God.Come and wander through the gate and meet this Great Shepherd, Jesus!

Here are faith building stories from 45 years of ministry experience, traveling in over 30 countries, most of which are hostile to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We have seen God blind the eyes of border guards from finding Bibles and Christian literature destined for underground and house church Christians. Being directed by His Spirit when confronted with danger that could find us jailed, or worse.In addition to these experiences, we have been invited to conduct healing festivals where sick, blind, deaf and many other infirmities are healed by our God who answers prayer on behalf of others. These crusades take place in areas that are so remote, the people who live there have not seen a white person. Yet they come in the hopes their lives will be touched, they experience healing and their lives are changed. Imagine what it is like to see a little girl raised from the dead. Even though it may be illegal to convert others to Christianity, when the people see the miracles and hear about Jesus Christ who is the healer, the people want to commit their lives to Him.Our team also provides leadership training to tribal leaders who do not have access to Bible schools or colleges. Some of these tribal leaders will walk for days through dangerous jungles to meet with us and enjoy practical Bible training.This book talks about experiences like this which have built the faith of the author and will strengthen yours also.

From humble beginnings in rural America, I grew up in the forest near a wild river destined to work on important engineering projects that would affect the lives of millions of people.Finding the loves of my life and the critical decisions which sometimes ended those relationships and changed my future.The stories of the many people who helped to propel me toward my goal and their contributions that would eventually bring me in a full circle and return home again to where it all began.

A book of poems, all of which were written in 2023/4, in a variety of styles and approaches. All of them are short (no more than one page).The content is varied, but perhaps the best way to describe their overall style or flavour might be to say that they concern themselves with many of the themes of traditional Romanticism: nature, madness, love, nostalgia, childhood, memory, loss, melancholia, dreams, the supernatural, beauty. Many have a philosophical tone.About a fifth of the poems are ekphrastic: that is, they are reactions to other works of art, especially paintings and songs. For example, there are poems based on paintings by Van Gogh, Matisse, Velasquez, Hopper, (among many others), and songs by Nico, the Beach Boys, Neu and Popol Vuh (again among others).Since the author is now 70 and most of the poems are written in a fairly traditional style, they might appeal most to fellow Boomers. Many of the poems deal with coming to terms with getting old, looking back at one's life, and preparing to face death. This sounds grim, but the mood of the poems varies a lot.As well as the poems, the book also has two other sections featuring short stories and essays.The eight short stories follow the modern trend of being really short by past standards, often around 1000-1500 words. There is no flash fiction, though. With two exceptions, they are basically realistic in style and are mostly about relationships.The eleven essays focus on Art (predominantly painting and poetry), exploring the following range of topics in terms of their relationship to Art: authenticity, materiality, the canon, success and failure, rhyme, originality, ekphrasis, science, logic, beauty, and mystification.

This is a book of twenty nine mostly unrelated stories that range from wilderness adventures, mental health issues, personal essays and life in northern Minnesota. Fantasy happens periodically. You will meet a blue rat/cat, preacher magician and a former heavyweight boxing champion in the Classy Lumberjack Bar and Lounge. A teenage boy will see unexpected strength in his father during a canoe trip.A fisherman becomes afraid of his comforting fantasies. A black bear from Ely, Minnesota flies to Arizona. A van driver takes odd passengers to rehab and medical appointments in Duluth. A young male schizophrenic panhandler stays positive. An obnoxious cigarette smoker mysteriously vanishes on a Lake Superior dinner cruise. A Charles Russell painting travels a zig zag path.

Over the past several years, since the mid-2010s, America and Americans have gone through astonishing, unprecedented political, geopolitical, societal, and cultural changes. BLM, Antifa, transgenders, diversity equity inclusion, Trump derangement syndrome, rigged elections, an "insurrection," COVID crackdowns, vaccine mandates, assaults on free speech, political persecutions and prosecutions, mainstream media propaganda, the merger of state and corporate power, and reckless involvement in foreign wars that threaten to launch World War III.These events raise serious doubts about the sanity of the U.S. and Western elites who are driving the changes, and they point to the precipitous decline of America and its "Empire of Lies," as Vladimir Putin has labeled it.Chicago-based freelance educational writer and political commentator A.J. Smuskiewicz has carefully observed it all. He has evaluated, re-evaluated, and documented his evolving perspectives on the national and international chaos in this collection of essays, compiled from his published works during the momentous period of 2014 to 2024. The essays offer his unique, distinctly personal insights on the profound issues of the day (and some not-so-profound issues), with an unusual, highly individualistic mix of Right and Left ideas, of conservative, libertarian, and revolutionary radical views.Smuskiewicz compiled this collection as America was in the midst of another wild and weird election season-with one candidate facing possible imprisonment, a second candidate apparently struggling with dementia, and a third candidate posing a threat to both. Where could America and the world be headed? These essays will help to give you the background knowledge and frame of reference you need to understand and deal with whatever the hell is going to happen in this Empire of Lies.

Suzanne, a young lady in her 20s, is a vicious serial killer out to doom and gloom any man who crosses her path. She justifies her actions by telling herself she will no longer tolerate the pain in which these men cause her. She buys them certificates that are stars named after them, then after she kills them, she keeps the certificates in her scrapbook as a trophy. She sees it as less bad men for good women to deal with.Malone and Clark are detectives who are partners assigned to the case. They've discovered she's female, but they have no idea who she is. As they chase after her they get a little closer each day. Every time they start to lose hope in catching her a new lead comes in.Whom do the three of them meet along their journeys? Some leading to new places! Malone even dips his toes in the dating scene after he was cheated out of his first relationship twelve years before, he thought would be a forever one.As the story unfolds there's an attachable reality to reading Suzanne and her story. It makes this tale of twists of a different type. Dare to journey your eyes across the pages to see if Malone and Clark catch Suzanne? Where they try? How they'll do it?

Discover the transformative power of resilience, diversity, and unconditional love. Join the central character on a quest for authenticity and belonging, as she navigates the complexities of identity and forges her own path to greatness.

ONE NIGHT AT A METAL scrap company Wes and Dirk killed a Mafioso, by accident they would say. That event will haunt their lives for more than thirty years.Wes and Dirk, both born in August 1945, were like many in their generation affected by the radiocaesium from the two atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan that month. The bombs' radioactive contamination turned them and hundreds of thousands of others into the idealist activists of the 1960s and 1970s who fought for civil rights and against the Vietnam War.Dirk, who tells the story of their lives, takes the reader on a decades-long, coast-to-coast trip, through protests, riots, and strikes. He and Wes become truckdrivers and help to organize a rebellion in the Teamsters, dealing with trucking company bosses, corrupt union officials, the FBI, and the Mafia. We learn of their love affairs, their marriages, and their infidelities. The country changes, the old movements die, age, yet the fight still goes on. What, Dirk asks, has been the meaning of it all?

"Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10, NASB

Pooches and Kiddies is both the sequel to Good With Dogs and Cats and a stand-alone novel chronicling a momentous year in the life of Healing Weintraub and his colorful family and friends: human, canine, and feline.Assisting Healing in helping dogs and cats resolve their difficulties with humans are Healing's wife Jahera and her mother Maahiah, Healing's daughter Tova, Healing's mother Naomi, Healing's sister Jean, and Tova's children, Raaz and Oz, delightful four-year-old twins.Comedy and drama abound in the little town of Mercy on the far north coast of California where Healing and the other members of the Weintraub clan explore the mysteries of life, love, music, poetry, friendship, death, and rebirth.

In 1879 Marcus Irons is the young deputy marshal of the small town of Madera Verde in Arizona Territory. He is deadly with a gun, expert with his fists, likes whiskey, poker, and women, and exudes a physically intimidating air of authority.Earlier, during the Civil War, an attack by Apaches forced a party of the subversive Knights of the Golden Circle to bury a strongbox of gold coins in the ruins of an ancient pueblo in northeast Arizona Territory. Beautiful Ophelia Grayson has just learned of the treasure, and she hires Irons to help her and her crew try to find it.Archibald Hardwick, the erudite editor of the local newspaper, joins the search, eager for a good story.It's a three-day ride up the long, steep escarpment leading from the Verde Valley to the Colorado Plateau and its scattered ruins of pueblos, and they must traverse the challenging Mogollon [MO-gee-yon] Rim to get there. The journey and the search for the gold are beset by deadly threats and startling revelations. For that matter, can Charlie Number Two, the Navajo scouting for buffalo soldiers, even find the desired pueblo?Marcus Irons will be lucky to simply survive the quest!