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Relics: The Dark Autumn - Second Edition
Talihina is a small town nestled in the mountains of southeastern Oklahoma, in the heart of the Choctaw Nation. Like most small towns, life in Talihina moves at a slower pace than in big cities. The citizens peacefully go about their daily lives at a steady pace. With few strangers in Talihina, there are not many secrets. Most people carry on relationships with the same friends and neighbors they’ve known their whole lives. Talihina has very little excitement, except for the autumn and spring months when the vacationers from out-of-state flock in, especially from the nearby Texas and Arkansas borders, to enjoy the seasonal changes.The Talimena Scenic Drive is one of the favorite attractions for tourist groups. Stretching from eight miles north of Talihina and running 52 miles east to Mena, Arkansas offers majestic autumn colors, spring flowers, and mountain vistas. Something abruptly broke the pleasant routine in autumn of 2014 when a group of outlaw bikers was brutally murdered at the very doorstep of the Talimena Scenic Highway. The small Talihina Police Department is the first to respond to the horrific crime scene at Choctaw Vista. The violence of the crime that occurred just outside of his community appalled the local Chief of Police, Samuel Redstone, a veteran of the war in Iraq. With the crime occurring just out of his jurisdiction, Sam can only watch and hope the violence doesn’t spread to Talihina. His hopes are dashed, however, when two members of the motorcycle gang decide to avenge their dead brothers at a popular eating establishment in the heart of the small town. The quick and measured response of two of these off-duty officers quickly becomes a topic of the national news media looking for a follow-up story concerning the violent deaths at Choctaw Vista. The small community suddenly finds itself the center of attention on the evening news.Adding to this, strange occurrences were suddenly happening around the community; missing pets, student protestors being assaulted by a strange creature at night while camping at a local lake. Tales spread about mythical creatures roaming the mountains just outside of town. Sam Redstone suddenly finds himself with dilemmas, both professional and personal. Just as Sam embarks on dating a beautiful Oklahoma Highway Patrol officer, suddenly, his old flame moves back into the community with her new husband, who was a lawyer of questionable ethics and enough money to force his will on many people in the small town.Now overwhelmed with mysterious events and his own romantic confusion, Sam is slow to see the unnatural nature of the threats to his community. His father, a full-blood Choctaw elder, is aware of his people's old ways and old enemies. He tries to warn his son of the existence of a race of beings known as “Okla Chito.” Sam remains convinced his battle is against nothing more than average everyday human criminal activity.Because Sam was oblivious to the real threat, he wasn’t ready to comprehend what he was really dealing with. Not until he witnesses an unimaginable creature taking one of his officers. Next, the federal government and the military have suddenly invaded the local area, causing more complications. Sam realizes the only way to bring peace back to his community and his own life is to join his father in a life and death battle with the mysterious creatures preying on the citizens of Talihina.The creatures are known by many names, Sasquatch, Bigfoot, Skunk Ape, Skookum, and others. Sam comes to know them by the terms used by an antagonist government agent named Paul Eastman. If he is to restore tranquility and safety to the citizens of Talihina, he must defeat Eastman and his minions, as well as the monstrous beasts he comes to know as “Relics.”
490 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 11, 2021
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November 14, 2021
A great story with lots of twists and an unexpected ending.
Suspense comes in many forms and I was intrigued by the subject of this book. This story of the Relics has been well researched and written with a new twist. There are motorcycle gangs, law enforcement, military heroes, Native American heroes, lots of action scenes, and even a couple of romances. The characters have depth and are unique, some with funny names.
The author is an Air Force veteran and it shows in his writing. There's action from start to finish and he knows his vehicles, helicopters and weapons. The descriptions of the landscape and the fight scenes were so vivid I felt like I was right in the action.
The story takes place in a real place and the author has written a good description of small town life. The ending was an unexpected twist that I didn't see coming, (my favorite type of ending). I'm excited it is the start of a series and can't wait to read the next one. There's something for everybody in this book.
Suspense comes in many forms and I was intrigued by the subject of this book. This story of the Relics has been well researched and written with a new twist. There are motorcycle gangs, law enforcement, military heroes, Native American heroes, lots of action scenes, and even a couple of romances. The characters have depth and are unique, some with funny names.
The author is an Air Force veteran and it shows in his writing. There's action from start to finish and he knows his vehicles, helicopters and weapons. The descriptions of the landscape and the fight scenes were so vivid I felt like I was right in the action.
The story takes place in a real place and the author has written a good description of small town life. The ending was an unexpected twist that I didn't see coming, (my favorite type of ending). I'm excited it is the start of a series and can't wait to read the next one. There's something for everybody in this book.
January 10, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.
It didn’t even feel like fiction. I felt as though I was living in the moment from start to finish. Can’t wait for the sequel!
It didn’t even feel like fiction. I felt as though I was living in the moment from start to finish. Can’t wait for the sequel!
March 2, 2022
WOW! That was an adventure. Fast-moving book, with lots of action, twists, and turns. A whole new perspective on the paranormal genre. Very good book.
June 29, 2022
Excellent and interesting read
Totally enjoyed the storyline in this read. However, one big drawback was the typos that infested it! While it happens that a mistake would happen and might not be noticeable except where there was so many of them. Extra words that didn't belong and didn't make any sense at all! Also very difficult to follow "conversations" as there would be a combined paragraph where at least two folks were talking! Very confusing! If you can read over these errors then you will enjoy this book. Need better proof readers that aren't having a bad day!!
Totally enjoyed the storyline in this read. However, one big drawback was the typos that infested it! While it happens that a mistake would happen and might not be noticeable except where there was so many of them. Extra words that didn't belong and didn't make any sense at all! Also very difficult to follow "conversations" as there would be a combined paragraph where at least two folks were talking! Very confusing! If you can read over these errors then you will enjoy this book. Need better proof readers that aren't having a bad day!!
July 26, 2022
Excellent Read
The author managed to write a believable thriller and added a few twists and turns to really make it interesting. Be prepared to have your beliefs altered and perhaps make believers out of skeptics. Is the government actually covering up the existence of Bigfoot? I can honestly say that it wouldn’t surprise me In the least. There are way too many disappearances of campers and hikers for peace of mind. I used to enjoy going camping but I won’t ever go into the woods again. Here is hoping the next book in the series is as good as the first!
The author managed to write a believable thriller and added a few twists and turns to really make it interesting. Be prepared to have your beliefs altered and perhaps make believers out of skeptics. Is the government actually covering up the existence of Bigfoot? I can honestly say that it wouldn’t surprise me In the least. There are way too many disappearances of campers and hikers for peace of mind. I used to enjoy going camping but I won’t ever go into the woods again. Here is hoping the next book in the series is as good as the first!
July 7, 2022
Relics
I liked the premise of the story I liked the Native American folklore and Biblical tie-in. It was interesting and I read it pretty relentlessly until I finished.
There were a lot of grammatical errors as well as some confusing errors with character dialogue switching but I can overlook that because of the storyline.
I liked the premise of the story I liked the Native American folklore and Biblical tie-in. It was interesting and I read it pretty relentlessly until I finished.
There were a lot of grammatical errors as well as some confusing errors with character dialogue switching but I can overlook that because of the storyline.
July 7, 2022
outstanding
I have read Hundreds of stories and books about Sasquatch. This is by far the best written the Best described the best content I have ever read. Someone had knowledge before they put this book together. I can’t say enough about this I’ve only ever given a five star rating one other time.
I have read Hundreds of stories and books about Sasquatch. This is by far the best written the Best described the best content I have ever read. Someone had knowledge before they put this book together. I can’t say enough about this I’ve only ever given a five star rating one other time.
April 2, 2023
Great storytelling
The story writing is interesting enough that I would like to read the others in the series. Unfortunately, though, this book is in desperate need of editing. Evidently, it was dictated and immediately put into print, having never been read. Sentence structure, spelling, quotes are atrocious and often distracting. It is a shame.
The story writing is interesting enough that I would like to read the others in the series. Unfortunately, though, this book is in desperate need of editing. Evidently, it was dictated and immediately put into print, having never been read. Sentence structure, spelling, quotes are atrocious and often distracting. It is a shame.
May 6, 2022
A thrilling page turner
I forced myself to read slowly because it was so exciting and it didn't want it to end. I am waiting on pins and needles for the next book in the planned trilogy. I hope it's out SOON!!!
I forced myself to read slowly because it was so exciting and it didn't want it to end. I am waiting on pins and needles for the next book in the planned trilogy. I hope it's out SOON!!!
July 5, 2022
Intense
Great storytelling, but many misspelled words and grammatical errors. Wonderful characters and imaginative details including many epic battles. Really like the spiritual additions.
Great storytelling, but many misspelled words and grammatical errors. Wonderful characters and imaginative details including many epic battles. Really like the spiritual additions.
August 11, 2022
Thrilling page turner!
I could not put this book down. I have never had Bigfoot considered in such a way or read any story like this.This is definitely a new twist. I am anxious to read the second book in this series. “Relics” kept me entertained for hours.
I could not put this book down. I have never had Bigfoot considered in such a way or read any story like this.This is definitely a new twist. I am anxious to read the second book in this series. “Relics” kept me entertained for hours.
August 14, 2022
Great book
I loved this book. It was scary and thrilling at the same time. I am glad that Sam and his father found their happy endings in the end. I can't wait for the next one. Thank you for sharing your story.
I loved this book. It was scary and thrilling at the same time. I am glad that Sam and his father found their happy endings in the end. I can't wait for the next one. Thank you for sharing your story.
March 15, 2023
Loved the story but …
I grew exceedingly tired of having to read sentences multiple times trying to figure out what the author was saying. There are many missing words and basic words misspelled. These issues made a good storyline difficult to read.
I grew exceedingly tired of having to read sentences multiple times trying to figure out what the author was saying. There are many missing words and basic words misspelled. These issues made a good storyline difficult to read.
March 18, 2023
Book 2 and 3 next…
Very likable characters and decent plot. However the proof reader / typesetter need to be fired for missing numerous punctuation and repeat word mistakes. And for Gods sake its ROGUE not the color Rouge!
Very likable characters and decent plot. However the proof reader / typesetter need to be fired for missing numerous punctuation and repeat word mistakes. And for Gods sake its ROGUE not the color Rouge!
July 30, 2022
Not sure if it was the Kindle conversion but this book had so many typos and missing/incorrect words that it was hard to finish. Plus it was extremely drawn out anyway. Sorry.
September 13, 2022
Tedious
Tedious to read and the editing could have been done by an elementary school student. Too much pointless banter Hard to decipher who was supposed to be speaking
Tedious to read and the editing could have been done by an elementary school student. Too much pointless banter Hard to decipher who was supposed to be speaking
July 27, 2025
Amazing!!!
It's obvious the amount
of research that must have been for this author to produce such an incredibly thrilling story.
It's obvious the amount
of research that must have been for this author to produce such an incredibly thrilling story.
March 18, 2023
Fun book all around! Interesting characters and plot.
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