The Age of Eternal Fire

The Age of Eternal Fire is the first book of a trilogy. Readers are catapulted back 13,000 years, to the Amazonian rainforest where tribes of hunter-gatherers dwell.Members of one such group, the Deer People, worship flames, which they call the Eternal Fire.Shelton's story chronicles the life of Etok a member of the Deer People, as he grows from boy to man, and from warrior to tribe leader. Etok, has inherited his father's premonition abilities. He dreams of a descending "Fire god," (comet) soon to strike, causing massive destruction. Those who heed his warning migrate down the Amazon river, an adventure filled with peril and uncertainty. Etok proves to be a bold,loving young hero who battles obstacles,hunting and narrow escapes. Along the way, Etok and members of the Deer People develop innovative skills that will forever change their lives!