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A Whisper From Eden

by Phoenix Reads (Goodreads Author)

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Perched high upon lofty cliffs, overlooking the turbulent waters of the Missouri River, the great Mandan tribe could survey the river and the wild prairies of North Dakota. From these walled fortresses, like ruling kings from medieval times, the rich and powerful Mandan knew how to wield magic, magic taught to them by the great god, Lone Man, one of The People from Above.

A...more Perched high upon lofty cliffs, overlooking the turbulent waters of the Missouri River, the great Mandan tribe could survey the river and the wild prairies of North Dakota. From these walled fortresses, like ruling kings from medieval times, the rich and powerful Mandan knew how to wield magic, magic taught to them by the great god, Lone Man, one of The People from Above.

According to the Mandan myths and lore, the People from Above sped through the skies in vehicles that were like comets and landed on the prairie. When Lone Man visited, he taught them magic because they were special. They were his chosen ones.
This is a unique take on real events, with magic, the supernatural, and . . . the promised return of the god Lone Man.

Indians and Aliens?

The year is 1837. Clayton Pinckney is enthralled with the Indians. He is a sixteen-year-old, aspiring writer who has little interest in his advantaged life. He is handsome, well educated, and the son of a wealthy plantation owner. However, his enthrallment with the Indians is a shame to his family. Clayton is determined to prove his is not just a foolish boy with silly ideas, such as his ideals about the Indians. He feels he can ignite imaginations and provoke curiosities with his writing, A heated clash with his father is all that is needed to prompt him to run away from home in search of that wild and exotic Mandan tribe and follow his calling.

After a dangerous trek, the naïve Clayton finds them and is thrilled with this unique tribe, their elaborate culture, and their amazing appearance. Many have blond hair and others have white hair. They are like nothing he has ever seen or even imagined.

At first, he is completely enamored with what looks to him like a utopian society. He becomes very involved with the flamboyant Chief Rained for Many Days and falls hopelessly in love with the chief’s magical young daughter, the exotic and, at times, very frightening, Crying Wind.

However, as he learns more about the Mandan, he finds he has a big problem – much of what he has seen is too unbelievable to reveal.(less)

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Expected publication: March 5th 2022 by Phoenix (first published July 1st 2012)

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Feb 03, 2013 Christoph Fischer rated it 4 of 5 stars

“Whisper from Eden” by Phoenix Reads is a unique blend of history, myth and fantasy and one that worked very well. Set mostly in Southern Carolina (Eden) between 1827 and 1832 the book explores the myth surrounding the Indian tribe of the Mandan (a real tribe now living in North Dakota), whose appearance has given rise to speculation that their ancestors are either Welsh settlers from the 1100s or descendants from Aliens.
The story follows Clayton Pinckney, writer and the son of a rich man who is...more “Whisper from Eden” by Phoenix Reads is a unique blend of history, myth and fantasy and one that worked very well. Set mostly in Southern Carolina (Eden) between 1827 and 1832 the book explores the myth surrounding the Indian tribe of the Mandan (a real tribe now living in North Dakota), whose appearance has given rise to speculation that their ancestors are either Welsh settlers from the 1100s or descendants from Aliens.
The story follows Clayton Pinckney, writer and the son of a rich man who is contemplating to run for the office of governor. Young Claytons sympathies for the Native Indians are a political liability to his father in light of the negative opinions many settlers have of the natives as “scalping killers”.
Clayton travels to the Blue Ridge Mountains where he meets the Mandan who he wants meet for his research. As Clayton learns about their philosophy, legends, stories and ways of life, so do we.
Another thread of the book tells the arrival of Forest Sheffield, space commander for the Commission for New Worlds, and his interest in protecting and exploring Planet Earth.
Then there is Gaia, mother Earth.
The threads of the story seem miles apart when written about in cold daylight but in the context of this beautiful book with its poetic language and detailed descriptions of Indian culture and unspoilt nature the many angles and viewpoints make a lot of sense and complete each other perfectly.
Issues such as nature protection versus progress receive a new dimension with the arrival of interplanetary intervention; telepathic and psychic powers or god like qualities on one hand versus modern technology on the other form challenge our and the characters perception of what is possible, human and supernatural.
This book is history, speculation, philosophical observation and a great story. Despite the author’s lengthy introduction and historical notes I must say though that I am a little confused where history ends and fantasy begins; such is the danger of the genre bending in hand. The story however reads well and I am grateful to Phoenix to pick a subject that once more highlights an important subject in American history and to paint a detailed picture of the life as seen from the Native Indians.
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Apr 11, 2012 D.E. rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-fiction, native-american, spirituality, visionary

I loved this book! I just finished the novel and have to comment on what a GREAT story it was, and how sad I was to finish!

The entire theme and setting totally aligned with the subjects and themes I love and am interested in, and the way the author linked everything together with a really complex storyline, with all the gods and spirits and space travelers, the Mandan and other Native Americans and everyone else was masterful.

The novel also really moved me. It was a perfect mix of adventure an...more

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Mar 14, 2012 Mimi Pamfiloff rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: History Buffs. Fans of Native American stories.

Shelves: my-non-pnr-s

Normally, I like to read fast, funny, and steamy PNR. But every once in a while I venture outside of my favorite genre to try something new.

What I really liked about this novel was Phoenix's ability to take you to another time and place. Her deep knowledge of the Mandan is mind boggling (how long did it take her to do all the research?). And what an interesting tribe. (They were real by the way! So I learned something new.)

In any case, she introduces a SciFi element to the storyline that is inc...more

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Dec 18, 2012 Phoenix Reads rated it 5 of 5 stars · (Review from the author)

Shelves: historical-ficttion, native-american-fiction

A Whisper from Eden is a young man’s epic journey from idealistic youth to manhood and his successful striving to find himself and his relationship with the world. Set against the backdrop of mid-ninetieth century America, Clayton Pinckney discovers the Indian culture, a culture so much different from his white upbringing. He understands that his race is certainly decimating the Indian population on the east coast and continuing their genocide as the whites spread west.

He feels he can get the wh...more

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About Phoenix Reads

Hello. We are Lee and Gary Jordan and we are THE PHOENIX.

We are passionate readers, reading many different genres. As a writer team, we don't intend to go with custom and stick to one genre. We have several novels in the works.

We enjoy getting to know readers and other authors via the Internet, love movies, and sitting outside to soak up the Southern California sun. We live in Hollywood with our c...more
Hello. We are Lee and Gary Jordan and we are THE PHOENIX.

We are passionate readers, reading many different genres. As a writer team, we don't intend to go with custom and stick to one genre. We have several novels in the works.

We enjoy getting to know readers and other authors via the Internet, love movies, and sitting outside to soak up the Southern California sun. We live in Hollywood with our crabby tomcat, Snickers.

Lee wrote A Whisper from Eden. She loves researching and is never content with the way things are explained and likes look into the nooks and crannies and wonder, what if?

Gary is a third generation Californian, born and raised in Anaheim. He has always had an insatiable curiosity about everything. He was involved with telecommunications for many years and now has his own business. He has always been a happy, laid back person. But now he has something to be very intense about.

Lee invited him to help her with a paranormal thriller she had in mind, and once he sat down at the computer and started, his life transformed. He found his real passion – writing fiction. He has never been so excited to do something in his entire life.

Both of us feel it is never too late to change the direction of your life.

From Gary to Lee:
Well, we are a great team. I love all those brainstorming sessions. Amazing! I want to thank you for being my lover, my confidant, my best friend, and for your dedication to the craft of writing. (You are so much fun and so sweet most of the time. It's just, I wish you weren't such a crab sometimes. Let's be honest – you nag.

From Lee to Gary:
I want to thank you for being your loving, honest, ethical, and wonderful self. And I want to thank you for being my one true soul mate and for sharing with me your wonderful talent. It is truly a joyful experience co-writing with you. (I'll you what makes me crabby. You have been so caught up and excited about writing our current new novel, you keep forgetting to eat or sleep. Well, okay. I know. I do the same thing. I know, right now it's 5:00 a.m. Okay, I know I haven't eaten since yesterday at dinner. Oh well, to hell with it.)

We look forward to a long reader relationship with you.

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