Robert Stever Secrets in the Magic Valley

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"Secrets in the Magic Valley" is a novel based onreal places and special people. It's alive with ideas and thoughts that explorethe universe of a curious mind. The story links an escape from agrimy, polluted town in Appalachia to a pristine valleyin the Pacific Northwest where mysteries unfold. In this valley harmony breeds harmony.The valley reveals secrets suchas rare plants and animals sequestered since the last ice age 10,000 years ago. Existing hot springs, naturalwonders, and gold nuggets add to the intrigue and mystery. But it has othersecrets as well. The ultimate secret climaxes the book. Three characters tell theirstories--represented by youth, middle age, and older age--of growth into wisdomand experience, each making a difference in the lives of the others.It has been endorsed by Wilfred(Billy) Hopkins, author of four top selling books in the UK. "When it comes to writingbeautiful prose, I have to take my hat off to you. Your descriptions aresuperb, lyrical and even poetic. Your dedication and love of the environmentshines through. I liked your use of symbolism. The book has a richphilosophical vein running through it as well as beautiful analogies. A lot ofdramatic surprises also keep the reader engaged. Dialogue runs smoothly throughout. It's a book that deserves a second reading in order to capture its fullsignificance." Wilfred Hopkins