Prophecy Rock

Will Lansa #1

by Rob MacGregor

Will Lansa, raised by his white mother in Aspen, is spending the summer on the Hopi reservation with his father, the tribal police chief. The chief is investigating the murder of a man found near a sacred place. Some suspect it's the work of a powaqu, a powerful witch. Will's own investigation finds him caught up in ancient prophecies and mystical visions that suddenly place his life in jeopardy.

Genres: Mystery, Young Adult, Teen

208 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1995

About the author

Rob MacGregor is author of 19 novels, 14 non-fiction books, and has teamed with George Lucas and Peter Benchley. He is a winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award for mystery writing, and has been on the New York Times best-seller’s list. He writes both adult and young adult mysteries, adventure, and science fiction/fantasy. He’s best known for his seven Indiana Jones novels. He co-authored The Fog with Bruce Gernon, and with his wife, Trish, co-authored three books on synchronicity. His latest book is Aliens in the Backyard: UFO Encounters, Abductions, and Synchronicity. In his spare time, Rob teaches yoga and meditation.

Reviews

[Marseydoats · Rating 2 out of 5]

The information about the Hopi culture was interesting, but the story was kind of flat.

[jenean c. gilstrap · Rating 5 out of 5]

With Rob MacGregor and Prophesy Rock, the reader will not only experience an intriguing story, one of human relationships at the deepest level, but will also experience a journey into the world of the Hopi Indian...the cultural traditions as well as the mythology of this ancient people. Mysticism...visions...prophesies...yesteryear and today, they are all there. The author’s extensive research into this magnificent group of people is obvious throughout this spellbinding novel. His sense of plot and place and time are unmatched in all his writings and this novel is no exception - as is his talent of characterization, all of which leaves the reader feeling/knowing intimately that they, too, are a part of Prophesy Rock...its history and its mysteries and its people. Do yourself a favor...and grab a copy...now.

[Jess Faraday · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was really impressed by the author's ability to describe that particular part of Arizona, given that he doesn't live there. He also seemed to have some insights into life at Hopi and some of the internal conflicts of the people there. It was also a good mystery peopled by interesting, sympathetic characters. It ended a little abruptly, but I enjoyed it a lot.

[Renee Butler · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. It was a great light read and well-researched. I have spent lots of time on different reservations and this book really set well.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read