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Cherokee Mists: The Complete Set
THE PROMISED ONE
The Promised One is a magnificent retelling of a Cherokee legend. It brings to life an ancient people and a time of magic in a warm and intimate storyteller’s voice.
A young Shaman of the Galayi people has had a powerful and frightening vision: it is of the Eagle Feather Cape, the gift of the Thunderbird, which is worn by the Seer of the People to see the future and gain the guidance of the gods. The cape is torn and bloody, and it will no longer bring visions to the Seer of the People.
But the Shaman's vision also tells her of the cure: a child will be born to the People, a hero who will restore the cape and return the goodwill of the gods to the People.
Dahzi may be that hero, if he can survive the hatred of his grandfather. He was born after his mother’s death, as she fled from her father’s anger. But Dahzi carries the hope of all of his People, along with the power to become a great Chief. He will be tested--by his family, by his people, and by the Gods.
(Originally published as 'Zadayi Red.')
SHADOWS IN THE CAVE
Let go of everything . . . fall into a young man's thrilling quest to reach back in time, save his family, and return healing magic to his tribe. A dynamic combination of an ancient quest and Native American Spiritualism.
The Promised One is a magnificent retelling of a Cherokee legend. It brings to life an ancient people and a time of magic in a warm and intimate storyteller’s voice.
A young Shaman of the Galayi people has had a powerful and frightening vision: it is of the Eagle Feather Cape, the gift of the Thunderbird, which is worn by the Seer of the People to see the future and gain the guidance of the gods. The cape is torn and bloody, and it will no longer bring visions to the Seer of the People.
But the Shaman's vision also tells her of the cure: a child will be born to the People, a hero who will restore the cape and return the goodwill of the gods to the People.
Dahzi may be that hero, if he can survive the hatred of his grandfather. He was born after his mother’s death, as she fled from her father’s anger. But Dahzi carries the hope of all of his People, along with the power to become a great Chief. He will be tested--by his family, by his people, and by the Gods.
(Originally published as 'Zadayi Red.')
SHADOWS IN THE CAVE
Let go of everything . . . fall into a young man's thrilling quest to reach back in time, save his family, and return healing magic to his tribe. A dynamic combination of an ancient quest and Native American Spiritualism.
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October 9, 2017
If you enjoy delving into the mists of myth and mystery, humanity and history, stories and legends, fantasy and truth--this book combo is for you. I'd blame the writers for loss of sleep (what can I say, I got sucked in, couldn't put it down, and it became early morning several nights in a row...) but in truth this was a very delightful kind of giving up shut-eye for a mind full of images and a story that stays with ya even when you aren't actually reading it. It is a full-bodied story that can be enjoyed just as is, but also carries in it messages of the crises and dilemmas, solutions and beliefs that had sustained and plagued humanity throughout history.
Love it.
Well written, well-imagined, well-researched, well- done!
Love it.
Well written, well-imagined, well-researched, well- done!
February 5, 2018
Pre History Cherokee Tale
This is a fascinating fictional tale that is in keeping with the Cherokee oral history. It is utilizes their creation beliefs and historical fact. It is a good story and keeps the reader engaged. There is plenty of magic mixed in with war and strife. Not for the faint hearted.
This is a fascinating fictional tale that is in keeping with the Cherokee oral history. It is utilizes their creation beliefs and historical fact. It is a good story and keeps the reader engaged. There is plenty of magic mixed in with war and strife. Not for the faint hearted.
October 31, 2017
These books appeared on a free ebook site, so I snapped them up. For some reason, this was a very slow read for me, and I normally devour stories of the Native American cultures, whether fiction or nonfiction. It is quite worthy of the time.
I almost quit after the first chapter or so of the first book. At first, I felt the author was spending too much time in the asides. It would have been more effective, for example, to show through action and dialog that the elder was called grandmother though no relation. Much of the awkwardness could have been eliminated with some careful rewording; rather than a separate sentence that tells the reader each tribe has a red chief and a white chief, those characters could have been illustrated. Still, the awkwardness lasted only a short time, and the stories proved themselves varied and imaginative.
I almost quit after the first chapter or so of the first book. At first, I felt the author was spending too much time in the asides. It would have been more effective, for example, to show through action and dialog that the elder was called grandmother though no relation. Much of the awkwardness could have been eliminated with some careful rewording; rather than a separate sentence that tells the reader each tribe has a red chief and a white chief, those characters could have been illustrated. Still, the awkwardness lasted only a short time, and the stories proved themselves varied and imaginative.
June 22, 2017
Avid reader
This book is absolutely fantastic. It held my interest from the beginning to the very end. I wish there had been more in this series. Thanks for writing such an amazing book.
This book is absolutely fantastic. It held my interest from the beginning to the very end. I wish there had been more in this series. Thanks for writing such an amazing book.
July 1, 2017
Moving and imaginative but useless foul language
The characters were lively and believable, as well as the culture and traditions brought to life. I was disappointed by the unnecessary use of modern foul language and lapse Into current jive at times. Otherwise well done.
The characters were lively and believable, as well as the culture and traditions brought to life. I was disappointed by the unnecessary use of modern foul language and lapse Into current jive at times. Otherwise well done.
July 23, 2017
First book was marvelous, 2nd book fell flat
I enjoyed the first book tremendously. It had a point to the story, a clear goal. The secod book seemed to be devoid of a clear goal and wandered hither and thither without a clear goal at all.
I enjoyed the first book tremendously. It had a point to the story, a clear goal. The secod book seemed to be devoid of a clear goal and wandered hither and thither without a clear goal at all.
December 21, 2017
Two very good tales of Indian life with magic woven in.
I really like the fact the author included the historical stories told about the tribes. This is two different books but some of the original characters are in the second book.
I really like the fact the author included the historical stories told about the tribes. This is two different books but some of the original characters are in the second book.
February 26, 2021
Fantastic collection
This book was so written, it made me feel like O was sitting around a camp fire listening to an old folklore story. I absolutely loved it and I know others will feel the same.
This book was so written, it made me feel like O was sitting around a camp fire listening to an old folklore story. I absolutely loved it and I know others will feel the same.
June 22, 2017
Great book
Kept me wanting to go back to reading the minute I had any free time. It was very well written
Kept me wanting to go back to reading the minute I had any free time. It was very well written
February 5, 2018
Interesting read
A bit long but I really enjoyed both books. I would recommend these books. Enjoyed the story line. A good read.
A bit long but I really enjoyed both books. I would recommend these books. Enjoyed the story line. A good read.
April 2, 2018
A different type of book. Enjoyed the 2 book series set.
September 14, 2019
Well written
it to slow for descriptive at this time in my life. I always hate to put down a possibly good author that put a lot of time and energy into his book.
it to slow for descriptive at this time in my life. I always hate to put down a possibly good author that put a lot of time and energy into his book.
June 22, 2017
This set of stories captured me from the very beginning. The characters were so very real you could empathize with them through their trials, cheer with their accomplishments, and cry with their loss. Even when you did have to put the book down the story did not leave you. It echoed within you until you could once again return to the lands and learned what happened next.
The story arc and the characters were well thought out, including the one you hated and hoped they got what they deserved. For me, these are important benchmarks in a good book. How in depth are the characters? Do you care about them or are you indifferent? Do you feel that you are a part of the story or just an outsider looking in? Do the characters even grow or do they stay flat to you?
In my opinion, Blevins hit all these points and more with these books. I look forward to reading more of her books in the future.
The story arc and the characters were well thought out, including the one you hated and hoped they got what they deserved. For me, these are important benchmarks in a good book. How in depth are the characters? Do you care about them or are you indifferent? Do you feel that you are a part of the story or just an outsider looking in? Do the characters even grow or do they stay flat to you?
In my opinion, Blevins hit all these points and more with these books. I look forward to reading more of her books in the future.
January 20, 2018
Really great read! Loved it.
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