Fierce Winds: Two Journeys, Two Worlds, One Vision

By Paul Johnson

Skip Rhodes, an Arizona tour guide, receives a mysterious message summoning him to Barcelona to find a son he never knew existed. What begins as a personal search quickly spirals into a fast-paced international thriller when he stumbles upon a murder and is pulled back into a dangerous life he once swore to leave behind. Surrounded by mafia conspirators, shadowy Catalan separatists, and a cagy Spanish police inspector, Skip must navigate a web of intrigue, organized crime, and political tension to find the boy - and a way out.

Mirroring Skip's desperate mission is a Sinagua man named Chuchip, living at a cliff dwelling in 1392 Arizona. In this gripping work of Native American historical fiction, violent newcomers known as the Fierce Ones descend upon his valley, attack his home, and steal his son. Set against stunning sandstone landscapes and a time of climatic and cultural upheaval, Chuchip's journey to recover his child becomes a dark, revenge-driven quest shaped by survival, loss, and transformation.

Fierce Winds is a powerful dual-timeline mystery novel that bridges modern Barcelona and the ancient Southwest in a story of fathers searching for lost sons across centuries. Blending international crime thriller elements with historical suspense, this Arizona desert mystery delivers relentless pacing, cultural depth, and high-stakes action.

For fans of the Sedona Chi Mysteries - including Tale of the Broken Spoke, Whitewater Honeymoon, and Chocolate Jungle - and for readers discovering the series for the first time, Fierce Winds is an exciting, cross-cultural adventure filled with conspiracy, betrayal, and the enduring bonds of family.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1956203788
• ISBN13: 9781956203783
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Many Seasons Press
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"