For Dennis Covington, what began as a journalistic assignment - covering the trial of an Alabama preacher convicted of attempting to murder his wife with poisonous snakes - would evolve into a headlong plunge into a bizarre, mysterious, and ultimately irresistible world of unshakable faith: the world of holiness snake handling, where people drink strychnine, speak in tongues, lay hands on the sick, and, some claim, raise the dead. Set in the heart of Appalachia, Salvation on Sand Mountain is Covington's unsurpassed and chillingly captivating exploration of the nature, power, and extremity of faith - an exploration that gradually turns inward, until Covington finds himself taking up the snakes. University.
In the shadow of the Amarna Dynasty, three members of the royal family must fight for their survival in a world that would see them crumble. Nefertari is the daughter of King Smenkhkare, exiled to Amarna. Her life is changed when the illustrious Tutankhamun visits, and she is thrust into a terrifying world of intrigue, where her life is forfeit. Tutankhamun is desperate to prove himself as King of Egypt, rising like a phoenix from the ashes of his father's legacy. How can he balance this, along with his developing feelings for both Nefertari, and his Head of Guard, Djau. Ankhesenamun was married to Tutankhamun after the murder of his elder brother. She wars with her tragic past, trying to fight for her autonomy in a world where she is seen as collateral in the games of the men around her. The legacy continues, with A Tale of Vultures and Wrath, in this three-part series about the rise and fall of the Amarna dynasty.
In "Serpents of the Enchanted Sand," follow Elandra, a determined seeker of truths, as she embarks on a suspense-filled journey through the mystical Enchanted Sand desert. Guided by prophecies and enigmatic guardians, she uncovers the secrets of the serpents' dance-an ancient magic holding the balance of realms. Facing illusions, confronting her own duality, and thwarting a malevolent force, Elandra's path weaves a tale of intrigue, revelation, and self-discovery. With the power of the Enchanted Sand at her fingertips, she must preserve the threads of destiny before they unravel and merge the realms into chaos.
Ever since Columbus spotted mermaids, sea monsters, and mystery lizards in the New World, sightings of a diverse array of marine cryptids have continued unabated in the waters of Florida, the Southeastern coast, and the Caribbean.
A Stunning action-packed adventure. BLINK is a thrilling, unexpected and addictive fantasy perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Neal Shusterman. Blink is a creatively written teen and young adult sci fi fantasy novel series by Michael Riggs with a rich complex fantasy universe of magic, teleportation, time travel, alien planets, clean romance, strong friendships, thought provoking concepts, action and adventure, alien creatures, mystery, twists, turns and more! With an ever expanding underground fandom - Blink is rapidly becoming one of the most popular self published teen fantasy and sci-fi book series. An inescapable destiny… Brody Calix is chased by a blue eyed wolf in the woods just before meeting a mysterious girl named Sky at a party. When he finds a crystal necklace where they first met, he is introduced to a power he never could have imagined existed before and an entire universe of adventure and mystery awaiting him. A threat to humanity… A tribe of unlikely companions fight for survival in a deep forest on an alien world with no idea how to get home. When Brody and Sky arrive, the tribe finds that something dark has been lured to them — a human hunting shadow entity who knows them by name. Survival on another world… As Brody finds himself falling for Sky he knows one thing for sure — he must find a way to get them back home safely. The longer it takes, the more impossible it seems. The more he learns about Sky, the more he realizes she might be the one protecting him. REVIEWS: “I really enjoyed this first book in the series. This is a highly creative and unique story that grabs you from the very beginning. I felt like I was part of the story and watching it all unfold in front of my eyes. The main character, Brody was done exceptionally well. I found myself rooting for him throughout the chapters. Sky was another cool character. Another thing I enjoyed was the great descriptions of the environment, strange animals, and beings. It was just enough to create a picture in my mind, without being overly descriptive. This is an easy to read, fast paced and highly entertaining read. Fans of science-fiction, fantasy, and thrillers will enjoy this great novel. Now that I'm hooked and invested in the characters, I'm going to start reading the sequel to find out what happens next.” “If you’re in the market for a fast-paced thrill of a read with twists and turns aplenty, then you really need look no further than BLINK, the first instalment in the YA fantasy/sci-fi Blink Series. Exciting, dramatic and gripping right from the first page to the last, Michael Riggs has presented us with the perfect opportunity to get completely lost and absorbed in this fantastic novel, at least for a few hours! Books have always been the most perfect form of escapism to me, and if you too are looking for something to take your mind of the current state of the world then BLINK really does deserve a place at the top of your TBR list. It’s not often that you come across a fantasy/sci-fi novel that, while using many of the traditional themes and tropes that we all know and love, manages to feel completely fresh and unique, even to this devotee of the genre. I won’t give too much away here in terms of the plot, as due to the relatively short length this is easily a book you could devour in a single sitting. In fact, I’m sure that must be the only way to read it, as once you begin, I don’t think you’ll be able to stop!”
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Jimmy Morrow, a pastor and serpent handler for over a quarter of a century explores the history of serpent handling from a variety of sources, including his extensive familiarity with families whose roots are deep in Appalachia. As a native Appalachian Jimmy has access to histories unavailable to outsiders. While not formally trained as a historian, Jimmy's own narrative of the Jesus Name tradition is a unique contribution to not only Appalachian studies, but to the history of what many have prematurely thought to be a tradition whose obituary is soon to be written. Jimmy's astounding photographs and his keen insight to the power of this tradition that he proudly upholds suggests that while unlikely ever to be a dominant form of religious expression, it will continue as perhaps Americas most unique form of religion that persists in Appalachia despite laws against the practice of handling serpents. This is an extraordinary personal account of a unique form of religious devotion and dedication. It will be of interest to anyone interested in Appalachian culture or religion in the South.
Burton seeks to present a balanced view of the remote churches of East Tennessee where believers take literally the words of Saint Mark: "and they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them."
John Anthony West's revolutionary reinterpretation of the civilization of Egypt challenges all that has been accepted as dogma concerning Ancient Egypt. In this pioneering study West documents that: Hieroglyphs carry hermetic messages that convey the subtler realities of the Sacred Science of the Pharaohs. Egyptian science, medicine, mathematics, and astronomy were more sophisticated than most modern Egyptologists acknowledge. Egyptian knowledge of the universe was a legacy from a highly sophisticated civilization that flourished thousands of years ago. The great Sphinx represents geological proof that such a civilization existed. This revised edition includes a new introduction linking Egyptian spiritual science with the perennial wisdom tradition and an appendix updating West's work in redating the Sphinx. Illustrated with over 140 photographs and line drawings.
