The Shaman's Gift
The
Shaman's Gift
by
Lee Fishman
Genre:
Ecological Thriller, Women's Fiction
Leaving
everything behind, Carrie Mullen, a young scientist, travels to the
Central American country of Belize to study with Don Rodrigo, one of
the last Mayan healers still practicing the old ways. At his side,
Carrie learns the secret healing powers of plants, but when her aging
mentor’s health starts to fail, she must move on. As her finances
dwindle, she meets an expat tech millionaire who promises a chance to
use what she’s learned. When he offers laboratory space to do
research, she signs on. With
the help of Don Rodrigo, Ronnie, an ex-soldier with PTSD, finds
relief in an ancient ayahuasca tea ceremony as Carrie sets up a
therapeutic haven.
But instead of using her talents to benefit others, Carrie finds
herself caught in a web of conflicting and dubious schemes.
Lee
Fishman arrived in Philadelphia as a college student, fell in love
with city living and stayed. Even after traveling to Italy, Greece,
France, Holland, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Turkey, England, Belize,
Guatemala, Columbia and other beautiful countries she still can't
think of anywhere else she'd rather live. OK, maybe
Paris.
Fascinated
by ancient civilizations, Lee dreamed of being an archaeologist. As a
student, she spent time at digs and worked in a lab piecing together
pottery shards from the ancient ruins at Tikal. Many trips to Central
America, rekindled her fascination with the Maya culture and inspired
her to write The Shaman's Gift.
$50 Amazon
I like that the story will touch on PTSD. It sounds like lots of action and drama in this one. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteIn a changing world caught between ancient tradition and modern development, Carries believes in the ability of the shaman to help heal her friend, Ronnie. In truth, they help each other.
DeleteInteresting plot. Carrie and Ronnie seem to have a depth of character that the author is encouraging the reader to explore.
ReplyDeleteTogether, Carries and Ronnie come to depend on the healing power of Don Rodrigo, one of the last Maya shaman still practicing the ancient healing ways of his people. In the process, they both experience growth and come to trust themselves and each other.
DeleteThis sounds fascinating. Sounds like it has so much.
ReplyDeleteI call The Shaman's Gift an "escape to Belize". as Carrie shares her quest for knowledge, the reader is drawn into the colorful natural world of the rainforest. Too late, she finds herself confronting the economic powers that seek to exploit that world and she learns to fight back.
DeleteLooking for a great summer read? The Shaman's Gift takes the reader on a whirlwind trip out of the ordinary. It's packed full of danger, discovery and unexpected romance.
DeleteThis book sounds interesting
ReplyDeleteThanks. Readers have called That Shaman's Gift a book with lots of adventure and a big heart. If you like faraway places, and a touch of romance, this book might be right for you.
DeleteCarrie struggles to find her place in the world, all while working to protect a fragile and valuable way of life.
DeleteI like books like these. Looks good.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the contest.
Tired of the everyday? The Shaman's Gift will take you to a very different world where Carrie learns that she must do everything she can to protect the secret healing powers of the rainforest.
ReplyDeleteSounds really good. New author for me.
ReplyDeleteLooks like it will be a good read.
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