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Return to Dead Horse Canyon: Grandfather Spirits (Dead Horse Canyon Saga Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Marcha Fox (Author), Pete Risingsun (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

THE DEAD HORSE CANYON SAGA CONTINUES. . .

READERS' FAVORITE 5-STAR REVIEW

"I went into 'Return to Dead Horse Canyon' not having read the first book and while it does read comfortably as a stand-alone, after just a couple of chapters I actually went back to read 'The Curse of Dead Horse Canyon' before restarting book two. It was an excellent decision. The building of the Cheyenne history is critical to the story and had I not understood Sara’s complete motivation and Charlie’s fully fleshed-out roots, I’d have missed out on so much more than just a good read. My gosh, the depth of ethnology packed into both novels is meticulously researched and beautifully detailed. Co-authors Marcha Fox and Pete Risingsun are a dream team with this saga and I’m really looking forward to the third and final installment of their trilogy." -- Asher Syed

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When Charlie Littlewolf and Sara Reynolds discover why her husband, Bryan, was murdered, their lives change forever. While Charlie swore to avenge his white brother's death, the path to do so remains unclear.

His job with Lone Star Operations allows him to use his college education and earn a generous income. However, it conflicts with everything he knows to be right. Is violating the Earth wrong or not? Little does he realize that his work will ultimately return him to the Northern Cheyenne reservation where his true destiny will manifest in ways he never imagined.

Sara is determined to fulfill Bryan's last request to expose the government corruption coupled with the lethal forces that stole his life. Releasing the scandalous Top Secret data via WikiLeaks infuriates those with much to lose, who place a high price on her demise. When her response gets too personal, the next attempt to silence her forever comes close to home.

While miles apart, each struggles with life-threatening situations as a result of their dedication to Bryan's legacy. Their lives remain entangled through a series of fateful decisions and circumstances that define a future fraught with unknowns for them both.

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    Dead Horse Canyon Saga
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  5. Publication date
    November 21, 2021
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5-Star Review from Readers' Favorite provided by Asher Syed
 "Return to Dead Horse Canyon: Grandfather Spirits" by Marcha Fox and Pete Risingsun is a conspiracy suspense novel and the second book in the Dead Horse Canyon Saga, preceded by the series' critically acclaimed and award-winning first book, "The Curse of Dead Horse Canyon: Cheyenne Spirits."
Two characters drive this saga, a widow named Sara Reynolds whose husband Bryan was murdered, and she very nearly along with him, after discovering corruption at a massive scale; and Charlie Littlewolf, Bryan's dearest friend, whose connection to the history of the land, his Cheyenne roots and the spirits that reside in both is far deeper than believed.
The mission to avenge Bryan's murder and get the truth about the government's project out to the public is the driving force behind all of Sara's actions, no matter how dangerous they are. Charlie shares in this but is also confronted with a battle of conscience, memories, physical and emotional trauma, and the wise words of family, both now and in the past, to reconcile who he has become and who he is meant to be. "Until you have seen death, you cannot comprehend life. Experience provides the path to understanding which leads to wisdom."
I went into "Return to Dead Horse Canyon" not having read the first book and while it does read comfortably as a stand-alone, after just a couple of chapters I actually went back to read "The Curse of Dead Horse Canyon" before restarting book two. It was an excellent decision. The building of the Cheyenne history is critical to the story and had I not understood Sara's complete motivation and Charlie's fully fleshed-out roots, I'd have missed out on so much more than just a good read.
Sara's plight is noble and even as she is met with roadblocks at every turn, she is not dissuaded. The peril she faces is amplified and pushed to maximum pacing when she pulls a Snowden-esque rabbit from her hard drive. However, it's Charlie that is most compelling to me.
My gosh, the depth of ethnology packed into both novels is meticulously researched and beautifully detailed. There are moments of lessons hard learned and realized, a standout being a conversation at his grandfather's deathbed and another is when Charlie is finally able to harness a previously dormant and profoundly spiritual faculty. Co-authors Marcha Fox and Pete Risingsun are a dream team with this saga and I'm really looking forward to the third and final installment of their trilogy.

About the Author

Pete Risingsun is an enrolled member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. He is recognized as a Ceremonial Man who is well-versed in his tribe's ceremonies and traditions of the Creator's circle of life. His experience includes serving as a spirit helper to medicine men in ceremonial sweat lodges, where traditional procedures are meticulously followed.Born in 1950, he was the eighth child of ten, and raised on a small ranch east of Busby, Montana. He's a proud fifth generation descendant of Chief Iron Shirt, his great-great-grandfather, who was a lodge keeper and powerful medicine man. After graduating high school in 1968 he attended Montana State University for four years. He was offered a position with Exxon as an employee relations director overseas. He turned it down, instead completing a three-year apprenticeship in plant operations and working in that capacity for one additional year in Billings, Montana. When he was offered a job as adult education director for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe back home in Lame Deer, he accepted, grateful to see Billings and the refinery fade away in the rear-view mirror. Upon returning to the reservation, Pete bred championship American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) horses and raised black angus cattle. He served as a Tribal Council member for six years and was the first Northern Cheyenne elected as a Rosebud County Commissioner, a position he held from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2012.He's the proud father of one daughter, Echo Raine, who blessed him with two grandchildren, Sierra Star and Skyler Seven. Pete is currently retired, but stays busy co-writing the remaining volumes in The Curse of Dead Horse Canyon series as well as making and selling sweetgrass braids, a sacred plant used in various ceremonies.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09MDNNTST
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kalliope Rising Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 21, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 8.4 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 490 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1733418638
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Dead Horse Canyon Saga
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

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Marcha Fox

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Marcha Fox writes in a variety of genres from cross-cultural thrillers to hard science fiction and astrology. While raising six children she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from Utah State University which resulted in a 21+ year career at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. When she retired she turned to writing full-time, which had always been her dream.

Her most recent literary work is the cross-cultural trilogy, "The Dead Horse Canyon Saga," coauthored with Pete Risingsun. A masterful blend of modern day conspiracy thriller with Cheyenne history and cultural practices, the first two books collected a total of ten awards with the grand finale released in January 2025.

Other fiction work includes "The Star Trails Tetralogy," a multi-volume STEM-friendly science fiction series designed for youth with an interest in science. The series is also available as audiobooks narrated by T.W. Ashworth.

Much to the horror of her physics professors, she's a practicing professional astrologer with clients around the globe. She has written two full-length books on that subject, one for beginners and one about eclipses.

She has a passion for feline fur babies and lives in an 1898 farmhouse on three acres in rural New York State, having previously lived in California, Utah, and Texas.

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  • Anna Priscilla
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good, but...
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2023
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    I enjoyed reading these books, but was dismayed that Amazon doesn't have book #3 which was released last year. This drives me nuts! I recently read another series which was not continued on Amazon. I don't know what the hell is going on, but I wouldn't read any further series without checking to ensure the complete series is available.
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  • sprootie
    5.0 out of 5 stars spiritual thriller
    Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2023
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    for those who like mysteries with complex plots, surprise twists, believable characters and dialogue plus
    the inspirational journey infused with the wisdom of the elders, this more than satisfies ....
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  • Joan H
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Story Continues...
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2022
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    Return to Deadhorse Canyon is the second book of this trilogy. The action picks up where the first book left off.

    Sara Reynolds is determined to carry out her husband’s wishes to expose corrupt government officials. After she goes on television, her life is in more danger. Someone doesn’t want the truth told.

    Charlie Littlewolf also wants to avenge his friend’s death. He takes a job with an oil drilling firm, even though he feels they are violating the earth. An accident leaves him severely injured, and he returns to his Cheyenne family in order to heal and learn the ways of his people.

    Like the first book, I enjoyed the parts that told of Native American customs. The action is also well-paced throughout most of the book. I did feel it bogged down a bit on the scenes with Sara’s astrologer.

    The only other issue I found was the use of regional dialect by two characters from Texas. I’ve lived here all my life and never heard the term “y’all” used when speaking to one person. It was confusing to me.

    Other than those two items, this was an enjoyable read. I don’t normally like serial fiction—preferring books of a series have a satisfactory conclusion—but I look forward to the conclusion in book three. There’s also an interesting twist at the end of this one that further entices me to read more.
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  • NANAMAR
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is as gripping as the 1st book, a must have!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2021
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    I loved the continuation of this wonderful story. You can get so immersed in trials & tribulations that the characters go through that you feel as they do. Charlie has a life changing accident & returns to his family reservation to reaffirm his ancestral beliefs. Sara has survived 2 car crashes and now but is poisoned by the original 'goof up' hitman, her life hanging on by a thread. Another dastardly hitman waiting in the end to see what more he can get out of this situation..oh boy. A read in order series to get the whole benefit, grateful I bought both books at same time. I'm anxiously awaiting the 3rd book 'Revenge' coming out early next year, so grab it when the notice comes out!!
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  • D.L. Finn
    4.0 out of 5 stars I can't wait to see what happens next!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2022
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    “Return to Dead Horse Canyon: Grandfather Spirits” picks up where the first book left off. I loved “The Curse of Dead Horse Canyon: Cheyenne Spirits” and eagerly dove into this story. Sara is back, still trying to carry on her husband’s last request to bring those corrupt in the government, and outside of it, to justice. She releases some information uncovered in the first book and puts her life in even more danger. Her father spends some time and money trying to protect and help her. While Charlie is working for a big corporation that violates the earth or everything his family believes in. I felt uncomfortable about his situation, but even though he made wrong decisions, they were all a part of his journey. It drew me deep into the story when it focused on Charlie, especially after his accident. Although, I was equally invested when a character from the first book went after Sara. I missed the interaction between Charlie and Sara in “Grandfather Spirits,” but I liked the individual journeys they went on. Charlie going home was my favorite part. All the small details and history held my attention, and the second half of the book was impossible to put down. I can’t wait to read the third story in the series and see what happens next.
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  • Ena Stanley
    5.0 out of 5 stars A real page turner!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2021
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    I truly am mesmerized by this trilogy. I have just completed this second book and I intend to re-read the first book followed by a second read of this book while I’m waiting for the third book to come out.
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  • JeLF
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great characters!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2021
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    When I read, I see the story from the character/s point of view and despite the situation, it was a pleasure to see the story unfurl from their eyes.
    Hope there is a 3rd book coming in this series!
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  • Dr. Mari Vawn Tinney
    5.0 out of 5 stars This Book is the Real Deal
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2022
    Because I was born and raised in Montana near some Indian reservations, have participated in a sweat lodge ceremony, and had an American Indian minor in college, I can vouch that this book is the real deal. I liked reading about how the merging of the worlds of computer technology, Indian sweat lodges and beliefs, and U.S. government deceptions (that we recognize in current national news), could influence so many surprising courses of action. Readers can expect surprising realistic details from those disparate worlds to solve this murder mystery based in Colorado and Montana. The constant suspenseful intrigue brought me to a very satisfying ending that I did not expect. I am eagerly awaiting to read Book 3.
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