The Secret People
Inspired by the works of Carlos Castaneda . . .
Searching for her missing father, Lesley Whitney enters a life and death struggle, thrust into the realm of Navajo Sorcerers and the Inorganic Beings.
When Dr. Lesley Whitney receives the call from Sheriff Branshee that her famous father, archaeologist Arthur Whitney, is missing while exploring Native American sites in the Four Corners, Lesley inadvertently becomes involved in finding clues to his disappearance. Her search for the truth forces Lesley to confront her past and her soured relationship with her father, as well as her current relationship with her lover, Jonathan. With the help of archaeologist, Alan Hall, and the Navajo sorceress, Pine Leaf, Lesley learns that what often appears logical and simple at first glance, can become frighteningly complex and illusory in real life.
Look Who's Talking . . .
Our church book club meets once a month and has been meeting since June 2002. We read all genres of literature. We have been privileged to host 8 local authors since our inception. Some have been known to a member within our group who proposed their book for inclusion into our schedule and some I have discovered by chance.
I heard about BR Fleming from a former student of his. David, the student, was working at a local restaurant and I was waiting for one of our previous authors. We struck up a conversation during which I shared information about the book club and David shared that I might be interested in contacting his former English teacher at the local high school who had written a couple of books. I went online and ordered The Secret People, read it and proposed it to the group. Then I contacted Mr. Fleming about joining us when we discussed his book. He was so gracious and agreed to attend our meeting.
Mr. Fleming shared with us the challenges of getting published and that music motivates his stories, that they begin as screen plays and then become books as he fleshes out the details and descriptions. The details for The Secret People came from his residency at Crow Canyon Archaeological Research Center in the 4 corners area of the southwest. It was a fascinating book which included Native American customs and lore along with the story of a missing archaeologist and his daughter who searches for him and attempts to resolve her emotional issues with him.
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One person's encounter with self . . .
As a resident of Southwestern Colorado, I especially enjoyed reading this book. Very descriptive and well written. The author keeps you engulfed in the story line all the way to the end. Those interested in stories of spiritual journeys will find it particularly enjoyable.
The Secret People . . .
B.R. Fleming has excelled himself with his second novel, The Secret People; his creative vision and inimitable style shining through once again in a captivating story, which will keep you guessing until the very end. A great read....would make an excellent film!
Five Stars
Great read from a talented writer!
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"The Native American mysticism in this book is well done to the extent that I was under the mesquite tree with my fave character, Pine Leaf . . . If you enjoy novels with a sense of adventure, or anything about Native American mysticism, you will totally enjoy this story."
​"Great read from a talented writer!"
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"The author keeps you engulfed in the story line all the way to the end. Those interested in stories of spiritual journeys will find it particularly enjoyable."