WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, Fall 2015 -- Best Books in Historical Fiction
€œCircles ~ This novel of historic fiction is a must for any fan of Native American history, or seeker of knowledge, or lover of life. It is expertly crafted with vivid imagery and characters that will become beloved. If you don't know what it means to sing someone home, prepare to swallow hard. It is heart warming and moving. Truly a thing of beauty.€ ~ T.W. Griffith
€œA beautiful story of what should have been. ~ The story is strongly written and will appeal to those who believe that mankind should live in harmony with nature. If you expect savagery and blood - look elsewhere.€ ~ Jaydax "John Chapman"
Circles by Ruby Standing Deer
Evolved Publishing brings you a rare glimpse into ancient Native American culture, in the award-winning historical novel, Circles, the first in the Shining Light's Saga series. [DRM-Free]
Historical Fiction, American Indian, Cultural Heritage
With much of the world still undiscovered, a small band of people live a peaceful life, until the dream vision of a young boy, Feather Floating In Water, changes everything. Only nine winters old, Feather€s dreams turn his seemingly ordinary childhood into the journey of a lifetime. He must help his people face a terrifying destiny from which they cannot turn away. He must find a way to make his people listen.
Bright Sun Flower, the boy€s grandmother, guides his beginnings, teaching him about the Circle of Life, and how without it, no life can exist. But he needs a bigger push, and gets it from a grey wolf and a Great Elder. The boy€s journey leads him to discover that the Circle of Life involves all people, all living things, and not just the world he knows.
In the end, an ancient People guide the boy in his visions, toward an unexpected place hidden from outsiders.
This story is steeped in American Indian life, in their beliefs and humor, and in their love of family. It shows how we might benefit from the old ways today.
Be sure to check out the rest of Shining Light's Saga and the continuing adventures of these remarkable peoples in Spirals (Book 2) and Stones (Book 3).
