Novelist Roger D. Grubbs releases “Spirit of an Eagle”

Feb. 25, 2011 - PRLog -- There were legends that lived during the early 1800’s that we are all familiar with.  Every one has heard of the stories of Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, and General Andrew Jackson.  But there was one brave frontiersman of whom the world never knew – that is until now.  His name is David Bowie, a young lad of only thirteen.  Journey with us as we peel back the layers of history to reveal this young hero.

America, the land of the free, has always been a source of intrigue and desire for those who long for something better.  It is now occupied and controlled by invaders from Europe, but that has not always been the case.  The Indians were here long before Columbus discovered American in 1492.  In the beginning there were friendly natives who embraced the visitors.  So what changed?

Spanish explorers came to America, not for the quest of a new world, but to plunder its riches.  Beginning in 1513 with Juan Ponce de Leon and later by Hernando De Soto, the natives were attacked while homes were burned and looted.  The inhabitants were often taken as slaves, separating the people from their families and way of life.  Then diseases followed, wiping out entire civilizations of natives of the land.

Those cruel, even barbaric acts had a long lasting effect upon the Native Americans.  After enduring such atrocities, who wouldn’t retaliate against such an attack?  But, there are two sides to the story.  Early Americans coming to this great country were known as settlers.  They were willing to live among Indians in peace.  However, as the story begins, it is already too late for that.  

While the late 1700’s and early 1800’s brought us such legends as Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett, there was one nobody has ever heard about.  A thirteen-year-old lad living in the mountains of Tennessee became a legend in his own time.  Caught up in the rebellion of the Creek Nation, he was forced to become a man.  

David was head over heels in love with Rebecca West age fifteen, the prettiest girl he had ever set eyes on.  Her younger sister Olivia age twelve was his best friend and secretly in love with him.  While the two young girls began the innocent task of retrieving water from a nearby stream, they are taken captive by Creek warriors.  Unknown to their parents, they were soon on a long and treacherous journey deep into Creek territory.

Immediately David makes the decision to follow the trail in an effort to free the two girls from their captors.  Soon he learns that the infamous Red Eagle, chief of the Red Sticks, is the culprit behind this abduction.  Using the skills taught to him by his father, David begins the fight of his life against a vicious warrior.

As the trail leads deep into the wilderness of Alabama, the lad realizes this is part of a master plan.  There is a major uprising being led by the Red Sticks, and thousands of settlers are destined to die at the hands of the angry warriors.  

Upon making that discovery David has more to contend with than any man should have to face alone, especially at the young age of only thirteen.  But love is a powerful and motivating force, especially for a kind, gentle soul with character.  David’s presence touches the lives of thousands of people on both sides of the confrontation that follows.  

Come travel with us as we journey from the mountains of Tennessee into an unknown wilderness, one filled with dreaded Creek warriors.  A smart, skillful frontiersman matches wits against thousands of highly trained warriors, hoping to keep two friends from becoming intertwined with the customs of their captors.  The love of a young man for his friends is a powerful force, one even Red Eagle must learn to respect.  But, in the end it is the Spirit of an Eagle that holds the mystery.

Roger D. Grubbs’ sole purpose for writing is to entertain his readers.  More information about Roger and his books can be found at:  www.booksbyrogergrubbs.com or www.forthevictimsnovel.com.  All paperback editions of his publications are available through his website or Amazon.com.  NOOKbooks and Kindle editions are available through Barnesandnoble.com and Amazon.com.

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