The Desert of Death
About this audiobook
You have no conception of how labyrinthine my mind is. But you'll learn in time. Everyone will see in the future—The chieftain is always correct.
The Itiwana tribe prepare to defend their village and the Tree of Life, but the elusive Chieftain Pahana cannot evoke the trust and love his people had for his predecessor, Tawa. Even armed with knowledge of the future, Pahana cannot hope to win both his private battle with the tar demon Sanopi as well as face Hayoka's army without his people behind him. Still, he toils in solitude while his son Gluskap takes up the family's mantle, vowing to fulfill Tawa's legacy.
While Pahana has a powerful shaman, his sister Kia, at his disposal, many enemies are vying for the Tree of Life, including a rival shaman in Hayoka's daughter Skadega-Muth, who may even best Kia in a fight. Will the Itiwana be victorious? That may depend on the chieftain's next steps.
About the author
Started producing audiobooks as a part-time gig in December of 2019. Narrated several hundred titles so far, across all genres. Much of my work is available on Audible via ACX. I enjoy digital artwork, writing, travel, and especially spending quality time with my friends, family and my two cats.
R.J. Young has been everything from a dog groomer, to a custodian, to a hospital worker, but his one, true love has always been writing. The son of an immigrant, he’s had a life-long fascination with fantasy and sci-fi stories depicting exotic and astonishing locations. The first time he saw The Wizard of Oz at seven years old was like a magical experience. A journalism major in college, he enjoys writing online reviews and articles. R.J. loves discussing fiction with anyone who will listen.
