Secrets of the Sun: Book 2 of The Kopaz Series

by Dale Groutage

Overview

The secret of death to be forever young…could it be this mystery is hidden in the Scarlet Desert of Wyoming?

It’s 1958. Until recently, Danny and Jeannie were ordinary kids dreaming of an escape from the impoverished Wyoming coal camp they call home. Now they know better. Their longing to break free from their dirt-poor existence led to a half-serious hunt for pirate treasure in Jeannie’s Golden Key, plunging them into a war for control of the universe between primordial gods…The prize? The universe itself…

Following a tangled trail of riddles and clues, Danny and Jeannie stumble into a secret buried within the Boar’s Tusk, an ancient volcanic formation. There the two will discover Jeannie’s golden key, once thought to be a mere family heirloom, has the power to unlock secrets capable of transcending time and space—and possibly solve the mystery of death itself.

As Danny and Jeannie explore their growing power and love for each other, another force is in motion. Local crazy LeRoy Nabal, better known to the gods as Lord Mochcom, has killed for the golden key before. To serve his lord, the dark god Zuron, Mochcom will gladly murder again. Should he wrest control of the secret of the Boar’s Tusk from the two teens, the universe will fall under Zuron’s sway—with unspeakable results.

Part romance, part fantasy, Secrets of the Sun offers a rousing adventure where the universe itself hinges on human love and bravery. But Danny and Jeannie have to act fast: when the gods wage war, the very sky burns.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780998440316
Publisher:	The Kopaz Series
Publication date:	01/23/2017
Series:	Kopaz Series , #2
Edition description:	Secrets of the Sun: Book 2 of the Kopaz Series
Pages:	294
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

Dale Groutage is the author of The Kopaz Series. Dale was born and raised in Reliance, Wyoming, a poverty-stricken coal camp in the state's southwestern desert. His childhood reading inspired him to pursue a better life, leading to BS, MS, and PhD degrees from the University of Wyoming.

Groutage served as a senior scientist for the US Navy, developing missile-guidance and submarine-silencing technology. He was inducted into the University of Wyoming Engineering Hall of Fame for his service to his country and honored as one of the top ten engineers in federal government by the National Society of Professional Engineers.

Now retired, Groutage is married with three kids. The former adjunct professor for the University of California and the University of Washington lives on a small ranch in Lander, Wyoming.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: THE DAILY HEADLINE

CHAPTER 2: ZANZEE COMFORTS AND PIRATES PLAY

CHAPTER 3: BACK-ALLEY MEETING

CHAPTER 4: A TRIP DOWN LOVERS' LANE

CHAPTER 5: A BALLPLAYER'S DREAM

CHAPTER 6: PROBLEMS WITH BULLIES

CHAPTER 7: A PLAN EMERGES

CHAPTER 8: CHASING A PHANTOM

CHAPTER 9: A PHANTOM IN A HOLE

CHAPTER 10: MORE MYSTERIES SOLVED

CHAPTER 11: LEGEND OF THE BOAR'S TUSK

CHAPTER 12: A VIEW OF TERROR FROM SPIDER HILL

CHAPTER 13: A STAR IS FOUND

CHAPTER 14: ZANZEE POINTS THE WAY-AGAIN

CHAPTER 15: A BOTTOMLESS PIT IN A SECRET CHAMBER

CHAPTER 16: ZANZEE WARNS THE SEEKERS

CHAPTER 17: GIFTS FROM THE GODS

CHAPTER 18: TREASURE TRAPPED IN THE TUSK

CHAPTER 19: AN EMERALD STAR IN A GOLDEN CRADLE

CHAPTER 20: HIS EYES REFLECT THE STAR

CHAPTER 21: ENDLESS TIME-ETERNAL YOUTH

CHAPTER 22: SECRETS GOLD TABLETS REVEAL

CHAPTER 23: UNLEASHING THE POWER OF THE SUN

CHAPTER 24: A PRICELESS TREASURE

CHAPTER 25: A PHANTOM WINS

CHAPTER 26: DEATH TO NEFERZUL

CHAPTER 27: A SOMBER RIDE WITH A MYSTICAL FRIEND

CHAPTER 28: EVIL LURKS

CHAPTER 29: THE DARK SIDE OF CRAZY LEROY

CHAPTER 30: HORROR IN A WOODSHED

CHAPTER 31: VULTURE WATCHES TERROR UNFOLD

CHAPTER 32: THEIR FINAL RIDE TO THE TUSK

CHAPTER 33: VULTURE TAKES ORDERS

CHAPTER 34: A PUZZLE IS COMPLETE

CHAPTER 35: DEATHLY STRIKE

CHAPTER 36: A RACE WITH DEATH

Editorial Reviews

"The Journey Continues!" By Kathleen Jackson on April 10, 2016

Book 2 of the Kopaz Series, "Secrets of the Sun", continues the journey of the three young friends, Danny, Jeannie, and Tony, as they explore the secrets of the Scarlet Desert. They piece together the clues they already have and that leads them on to more clues and more mysteries to solve and on to even more danger!

Their lives will be forever changed when they discover the true power of the Treasures of Kopaz and the door to destiny is opened to them.

This second book draws you farther into their world and the journey leading to another. The story keeps unfolding like the petals of a rare flower and makes me eager to continue with them on this fantastic voyage into Book 3, "Young God's of Kopaz"!

“Thrilling Novel! ...Action-packed adventure and love story...Highly recommend!” By Amazon Customer on December 5, 2016

“Secrets of the Sun is the second book of a four-book series, The Kopaz Series.

The author created a thrilling novel that details the adventures of three friends as they unlock the secrets of the gods. His characters are very well realized, and each of them feels fully motivated in the actions he or she takes. Even some of the more villainous characters-like the creepy Eddie or the malevolent Mochcom-feel like real characters. Readers will understand where Eddie's decisions come from, and Mochcom's lust for blood after the death of Black Vulture and after being burgled by Danny, Jeannie, and Tony makes perfect sense. This is even more the case with the protagonists, who are each unique and wonderful. When they are in danger, the emotion is palpable, and when Tony reaches his tragic end, readers are sure to feel a pang of loss. There's also the wonderful Zanzee, whom readers are bound to adore.

This book will excite both fans of the author's previous book and readers who come to this one new. The author does a masterful job of catching readers up on salient plot and character points and on providing context for why certain actions of the characters are rational and correct.

The pacing of the book is sure to leave readers breathless, especially as tension mounts during the thrilling conclusion. The action ramps up steadily over time, making the manuscript a true page-turner. This is paired with excellent character development and good descriptive elements. The author's use of pictures in the book is sure to be appreciated by readers as well. It's often hard to visualize a complex piece of equipment in a text-only book, and his nicely rendered art will give readers a chance to see exactly what the characters are seeing. This will enable them to be even more fully engaged as they go on this amazing trip with the characters.

The four books of The Kopaz Series are: Book 1, Jeannie's Golden Key; Book 2, Secrets of the Sun; Book 3, Young Gods of Kopaz and Book 4, War of the Gods. This series tells the incredible action-packed story and journey of two impoverished teenagers, Danny and Jeannie, children of coalminers, as they travel from the streets of CoalVille to a war among the Primeval Gods in the Land of Kopaz.”

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