Hi -ho Kiddies!

I awoke in a grumpy mood this morning . . .. I have been working too hard (as we all must) my cars are broke (again) and my dog was in surgery yesterday. (she'll live, but it's an expensive deal)
I know there is a country song in there, and when I find the time I'll squeeze a tune out of this week's sh*t hammering.
 So, as I mumbled into my morning coffee, fumbling with the buttons on my keyboard and cursing the gods for not having allowed me the good fortune of being born to a wealthy family; a rarified group of folks whom I refer to as; "The lucky sperm club,"
I turned on my trusty Mac to check out the dailies on my book.
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Lo and behold, there before my tired, bloodshot eyes was the latest review of Book 0ne in Amazon reviews. . .
What I saw, so eloquently stated turned my frown upside down. For
knowing that people are finding my novel this enjoyable helps to soften my hardships, and reinforces my belief that my years of effort were not in vain.
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So, I've now had my coffee, (sweetened with local honey) and having reluctantly, and temporarily, forgiven the gods their cruel oversight, I am off to work; lighter of step, and with the metaphorical feces wiped from my mug. For altho' I've paid my dues, suffering does not cover the rent. And besides, I must make the moolah to get my pooch out of medical hock. ( after all, it's not her fault)

 Here is the review that brightened my day.


By itoldalthea

If you're looking for a good, action-packed, adventurous book to read this summer, or fall, or winter...heck, this spring, this one is it!

Author Denver Davis his knocked it out of the park in his debut novel, Southwestern Songline: Book 1 - The Fall.

Set in SW Colorado and the canyons of Utah, the story follows the exploits of Teller, a man's man that also has a way with the women. Teller leaves friends and admirers in his wake, and has a lasting impact on everyone he encounters. The Fall takes us from Telluride to Lake Powell and the journey is full of action, plot twists, romance, intrigue, and suspense. Along the way Teller dips into the realm of the supernatural and brings you, the reader, in with him.

Having grown up in Colorado (but since long removed) the author's narrative brought me back to a time long ago in my life. While reading his descriptions of the various mountain ranges in SW Colorado, I could easily envision the different locations and return there in my mind's eye. Whether running rapids in a raft, finding refuge in a cave, or stepping into Teller's dreams while he sleeps, the author makes the reader feel as if they are a participant in the story rather than an observer. There were times I swear I could smell the river, the trees, and a character or two in desperate need of a shower.

Without giving away the plot I will say the adventures of Teller involve beautiful mountains (and one beautiful mountain woman in particular), raging rivers, Anasazi ruins, hair-raising helicopter flights, ancient spirits manifested in the present, long-lost treasure, music and booze-filled nights in the bars of Durango, and some old-fashioned western justice along the way to boot. The final two-thirds of the book were a very fast read; in fact, I couldn't put it down. The only disappointment for me was in the finishing of the book and the realization that I'll have to wait for the release of the second installment to pick up the story again.

As someone who has been an avid reader for 45 years I would rank this offering in my Top 15 of books I've ever read, and I recommend it to others without hesitation. The read is worth your time and you'll be rewarded with a story for the ages for your effort.


Yeah!! Thank you itoldalthea, and folks, read the book; apparently it's pretty damn good.

D.C.