Spirit Messenger

By D. Charles Evano

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0964850702
• ISBN13: 9780964850705
• Release Date: June 1995
• Publisher: Larkspur Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Standing the test of time.

I read this book several years ago and recently gave it a reread and it continued to impress me. Both entertaining and enlightening, it was the kind of book that had me interested in and researching topics that I previously had little interest in. My recent travels to the southwest prompted me to return to Spirit Messenger, and it did not disappoint.

Unique Blend of Elements

This book has a unique blend of genres. Culturally enlightening, contemporary suspense-mystery, and sci-fi all rolled into one. I've never read anything quite like it.It is a culturally enlightening book that starts out by giving us a glimpse of the legends of the ancient Anasazi Indians. Throughout the rest of the book, the author introduces us to many more of the customs and legends of the present day Navaho, all of which are many centuries old. Author D. Charles Evano cleverly weaves these Anasazi and Navaho beliefs into the threads of the plot.As the story unfolds, the book takes on the stature of a typical contemporary suspense-mystery as the characters play out their roles in settings that we are all familiar with. The intrigue gradually grows and we find ourselves wondering who could be the real culprit(s) behind all these hostilities, and for what. Little by little we find that the curious objects that seem to be the focal point of all the malicious activities are more than what they first seemed to be.And finally, we realize that this book we have been reading all along is actually a sci-fi story. In the grand finale, the pieces all fall into place and the Anasazi/Navaho legends tie in together with the contemporary characters, objects and events to reveal the true sci-fi nature of this story.If you like sci-fi and suspense-mysteries, and have even a little interest in Native American beliefs, I definitely recommend reading Spirit Messenger.

Spirit Messenger

I read a lot of science fiction fantasy, this book is one of the most intriguing I've ever read. I guess it's because in some ways, although it stretches the imagination, some of it is very plausible. The author mixes fantasy and reality so well, it makes the scenario almost believeable. And I love his enigmatic characters, quirky enough to be real people. There's an undercurrent of Native American spirituality, set in a location that lends itself to an eerie, otherworldlyness, that causes your spine to tingle. It's definitely a must read, if you like this kind of fiction! I give it two thumbs up!! It would make a great movie.

Spirit Messenger

A marvelous, enlightening, surreal adventure! I loved it. It is an attention grabber, and you're never quite sure, until the very end, who the real villian is. It is an escape from reality, and yet thought provoking as well. I can't wait for this author's next novel. If it's anything like this one, it's bound to be a best seller.