Ode To The One-Eyed Lady
First Edition
Richard Leslie greatly anticipated his getaway to the exotic coral island on the Belize Barrier Reef where his family awaited him. Yet, recurrent dreams of his recent unfaithfulness combined with a devious plot to steal his rights to the island, destroyed the beauty and serenity of the tropical splendor. Even more devastating was the hell soon to be unleashed upon him, his wife, and his children—the nightmare of horror of a grade five hurricane approaching bent upon crushing them.
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The Eddy
First Edition
A collection of fifteen short stories, some based on Belizean themes, others dealing with issues of youth, life, death, sadness. These are stories that will touch your heart.
From The Eddy: They drew away from the crowd, and Dick squeezed his son's shoulders. "My son," he said, "Life is like an eddy . . ."
From Numero Uno: Kenrick closed his eyes. The pleasure was gone. Disbelief and uncertainty rapidly replaced it. When he opened his eyes again, Laura lee too was gone. The playhouse suddenly was not innocent and happy anymore, and the toys seemed to have receded into the darkness.
From A Blade Of Grass: Earl felt cold, and he trembled as the water embraced him; then, it was night. Moonbeams from the half-moon touched the surface of the black water. The rings had long ago calmed, and the fireflies were gone. All that remained was the solemnity of the transference and a blade of grass.
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The Son Of Kinich
First Edition
This anthology is a collection of thirty-two poems with themes that cross a wide spectrum of life. From the paths women journey, the aged who laments at being alone, the soldier facing death, to history, conservation, and meditation. You will not find another anthology like The Son Of Kinich.
"Mastery over form and catholic technique are staples in this poet's work, which is very accessible." Edward A. Laing.
"Your poems indicate a depth of thought and a way with words that is rare in this age of sound bytes and digest opinions. "The Son Of Kinich is the piece de resistance of the whole book. It is profound." Emory King.
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Christ Son Of Man - The Voyage To Araboth II
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It is 2373 and Anafiel Stewart, the young captain of the Starship Covenant-666, is racing into the far reaches of the galaxy on a mission he knows very little about. As the voyage unfolds, he is faced with a great battle between good and evil and the knowledge that the fate of the Covenant-666 and its crew will determine the destiny of Man. Examine our beliefs. Explore our galaxy. Sail into the greatest of odysseys.
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THE SISIMITO SERIES
A Series of Five books
The Sisimito Series, a total of five books, takes place in two different worlds and times; yet, they occur in the same geographical area. It is one of the greatest series written about the indigenous peoples of the Americas, this series about the Maya, based in Belize, Guatemala, and Yucatan. It is of the Fantasy and Adventure genre and is centered in Ox Witz Ha (Caracol). The Sisimito Series begins in March, AD 1972, in Belize then shifts to March, AD 631, in the World of the Maya, the period when the Maya Civilization was at its height. During this period, K’an II, aka Ruler V, Lord Stormwater Moon, Antenna Top II, was ruler of Ox Witz Ha (Caracol). K’an II was born 18 April, 588, his accession was 6 March, 618, and he reigned until his death 21 July, 658 at the age of 70. He was the most successful Ox Witz Ha (Caracol) ruler. Reigning for 40 years, he expanded the causeway system and saw an increase in the site's population. Born as Sak Witzil Baah, translated as White First Hill or White Gopher Hill, he took his grandfather's name at his accession.
The Sisimito Series brings the adventures of Sgt. Eutimio (Stephen) Chiac, a Belizean soldier in the British Honduras Volunteer Guard, now the Belize Defence Force, and Molly Cervantez, a teacher from Belize City, to the forefront of Belizean Literature and that of the entire Americas. It takes you into the mysterious, perilous, and pristine jungle of the Cockscomb Basin, Belize, and into the dangerous world of the dreaded Sisimito (Mahanamatz) and the Jungle Folk characters, the Kechelaj Komon, including Xtabai, La Sucia, Cadejo, La Sirena, La Llorona, Warrie Massa, El Dueño de Los Kekeos, Tata Duende, and many others. Journey with Chiac and Molly through the magnificent Maya city of Ox Witz Ha (Caracol), the world of Maya Cosmology–Yaxché, and the Place of Fear, Xibalba, the Underworld. The Sisimito Series is the most outstanding series written about the Maya, its civilization and mythology, has many beautiful and meaningful illustrations, extensive Notes and each Appendix is filled with interesting and relevant information. It brings the reader to the Maya Pantheon of Gods and Goddesses, the Kings and Queens, the cities, the people, the languages, the warfare. It is well researched, and the timeline is based on Maya historical facts. Once you have read the Sisimito Series, you will have shared in the most wonderful of worlds and the greatest of adventures.
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Sisimito1 - Ox Witz Ha
Molly Cervantez is a trim and proper teacher from Belize City. Eutimio (Stephen) Chiac is a rough coarse soldier from Santa Cruz. They do not know each other until they meet on a bus going to Santa Cruz in what turned out to be an unpleasant encounter for Molly. She has been invited by a student to spend the Easter Holidays at Santa Cruz, Toledo. After leaving the bus and while bicycling to Santa Cruz, Molly is kidnapped by Sisimito and taken into Sisimito’s World and the World of the Maya. Meanwhile, Chiac spends his Easter leave and returns to his duties, the first of which is to take a fireteam, including two civilians, for a walk through the Cockscomb Basin and to climb Victoria Peak. But tragedy strikes. Sisimito attacks and while escaping in a flooded river, Chiac almost drowns. When he regains consciousness, he is in a locked cage in Sisimito’s lair.
Sisimito and his Jungle Horde of animals are preparing for a jungle wedding. He and Molly are to be married. The night of the wedding, however, Molly and Chiac escape. By morning, they are pursued as they flee. The flight continues until they suddenly come upon a Royal Hunting Party which includes Ajawinel K’an II of Ox Witz Ha (Caracol). They are escorted to the Royal City where they face many dangers. Chiac fights for his life while he plays a game of pitz. Molly has to survive being thrown into the Sacred Cenote.
K’an II and some of the Princes of Ox Witz Ha have taken a liking to the two strangers and as Ox Witz Ha prepares for a war with Naranjo, Chiac begins to play a major role. As Naranjo attacks and the battle continues, K’an II orders Molly and Chiac escorted out of the city. They reluctantly do, as ordered. They try to make sense of where they are and how to get back to their own world. Sisimito attacks them as he continues desperately to recapture Molly, They are driven into a cave where there is a Sacred Waterfall. An apparition indicates that they should throw themselves into it and they do. The Sacred Waterfall is a portal to their world and when they regain consciousness, they are back.
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SISIMITO II - XIBALBA
The Second Book of the Sisimito Series
After much indecision, Molly decides to accept Chiac’s proposal of marriage. They will be married at Uch Ben Cah near Santa Cruz. Everything is prepared for the big day and friends and family from Belize City, army comrades, and villagers from all around are invited. The ceremony is filled with Maya traditions and beauty. Danger lurks, however, and just before the wedding vows are made, Sisimito and his Jungle Folk and Jungle Horde attack. There is great death and destruction and Molly is once again kidnapped.
The following morning, Chiac and his fireteam, including his father, leave Santa Cruz and follow Sisimito’s track through the jungle on a northwesterly route taking them towards the Chiquibul Forest area. Days later, as they are resting on a flood plain near a river, Sisimito and his Jungle Horde advances on them. A very disheveled Molly is with them. After a fierce encounter, the fireteam is forced to retreat into the river and seek refuge in a cave where a branch of the river takes them. They are forced deeper and deeper until they are drawn into a whirlpool where they accept their fate, that they will drown. When they regain consciousness, they are on the bank of a river, the River of Scorpions, in Xibalba, the whirlpool being a portal into Xibalba.
A great adventure begins as Chiac and his fireteam fight for their lives. Chiac is tried by the Death Gods, Hun-Came and Vucub-Came, and the ten Demon Lords of Xibalba. He is sentenced to the six Trial Houses in the Cavern of Trials. He must be able to survive each one. He and his fireteam must win as they battle for their lives in a game of pitz before the Xibalbans. Chiac knows that if he wants to rescue Molly, he not only has to survive, but to escape.
Chiac gets help from the Hero Twins, Hunahpu and Xbalanque, who are no friends of the Death Gods. There are also Warriors who wish to escape Xibalba and return to the Surface World. After strategic planning, intrigue, and a great battle on the banks of the River of Scorpions, they escape through that river and are back in the world of Sisimito and the Maya.
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SISIMITO III - TOPOXTE
The Third Book of the Sisimito Series
After escaping Xibalba, Chiac, his fireteam, and the Warriors who escaped with him, have to make a long journey covering hundred of miles to reach Ox Witz Ha (Caracol). They emerged from the River of Scorpions at Ja’Xakanul (Water Volcano) near what is now Southwestern Guatemala, close to the Pacific Ocean. They, once again, face many dangers as they battle with Kingdoms not allied with Ox Witz Ha, survive volcanic explosions, floods, and earthquakes. They battle against the evil forces of Naj Tunich and Chiac faces death as he is injured by one of the rabid animals of the Warrie Massa as they advance on Ox Witz Ha. When Chiac and his Warriors do arrive at Ox Witz ha, it is only to find out that intelligence suggests that Sisimito and his Army of the Jungle Folk and Jungle Horde will attack the cities of K’aay, Paxte, and Topoxte, three islands in Lake Yaxha, Topoxte being the largest and where the Ruler resided. Intel also state that Molly will be there with Sisimito.
K’an II orders his army to fight Sisimito, but Naj Tunich is sending an army to attack Ox Witz Ha in retaliation for what Chiac did at Naj Tunich. K’an II, nevertheless, orders his army to advance on Topoxte. The Battle for Topoxte is one of the greatest battles in the Sisimito Series and thousands on both sides are killed. Sisimito is defeated, presumed dead, and Molly is rescued, but she does not appear to be Molly anymore.
Months later, when Molly is much better, she and Chiac return to the Sacred Waterfall and, using the portal, return to their world. Chiac is very upset for, at the last moment, he is advised by his father, and good friend and comrade, Teul, that they have decided to remain at Ox Witz Ha.
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ODE TO THE ONE-EYED LADY - YOUTH EDITION
A great adventure.
Ode To The One-Eyed Lady - Youth Edition: Twelve year old Edgar tells his story and that of his family being trapped on Frangipani Isle, an island off the Belize coastline, as powerful Hurricane Dorothy approaches, meanders, and makes landfall.
Ode To The One-Eyed Lady - Youth Edition is written through the eyes of twelve year old Edgar Leslie, unlike the original edition (ISBN: 976-811-23-2); yet, it is written for and will be enjoyed by all ages.
Ode To The One-Eyed Lady - Youth Edition not only tells the incredible story of Edgar and his family being trapped on Frangipani Isle off the coast of Belize as powerful Hurricane Dorothy approaches, but provides in its notes, illustrations, and appendix, much information about hurricanes that have approached Belize, as well as other interesting facts and pictures. The book has the trim size of US Trade 6” x 9” and has 358 pages. There are 41 notes, 38 illustrations, a total of 82 images of which 54 are from the Appendix.
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