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Vermillion Cliffs, Book 2: Lost and Alone
Driven by anger and desperation, Utahna finds herself trapped with a new responsibility. Lying and deception guide her decisions, while facing unknown dangers. Utahna flounders in hiding. Her mother Louise experiences a miraculous reunion and healing with her estranged family, but they are both stalked by merciless men.
Excellent character development and setting, held my attention from start to finish.
Lee Neslon
Author
Springville, Utah
Loving the Roosters in Your Life
An entertaining and thoughtful look at why people do the things they do, using the animal metaphors of roosters, rabbits, cats and puppies. At times we behave like these animals, and with real stories, the truths of these research backed concepts come to light.
The Lord has endowed John Linton with wisdom and talents as an author and producer
—Celia Balderas Monroy.
108 Mala Beads
A sojourn to Thailand gave John Linton new understanding of life and how to find peace and forgiveness. This book chronicles his spiritual journey and is filled with many fascinating stories and experiences. Reading it will inspire you with faith and courage.
Well written, the book is filled with strategies to help anyone overcome pain and uncertainty
—Diane Merideth.
that correlate with the five modules
Over a period of many years these books were written in the jungles of Thailand, locations in Utah, California and Mexico as well as in airplanes and a motorhome.
•Three of the books deal with personal growth and life's challenges.
•A full-length novel tests the realities of these proven concepts with fictional characters.
•The fifth book is a companion to the story, a picture book revealing the unique quirks of old Utah, the setting of the novel.
Picking Tomatoes
in a World Full of Apples
This is John Linton’s career journey with many twists and turns from picking tomatoes to working in schools across North America, where apples are considered a prize. Heart warming stories laced with practical advice fill this insightful book.
I enjoyed this book so much. Things I took away are, take risks and after a setback, set aside pride
—Kathy Jacobsen.
Vermillion Cliffs, Book 1: Louise and Utahna
This is a powerful novel in three parts set in Utah's unique culture surrounding the 1900s. Polygamy and survival in the red rock country provide a setting of intrigue and danger.
Louise, Utahna's mother has no husband and hides the secret of her daughter’s roots. Utahna’s frustration and anger create bitterness in their relationship.
There were many interesting and enlightening stories in one great read. I couldn’t put it down
—Louise Stanton.
Vermillion Cliffs, Book 3: Kidnapped
Hiding a devastating secret, Utahna is snatched and carried away into the wilderness. Unfortunately, her mother was about to find and reconnect with her. Because of Shiblon's bravery, Utahna and her captors are followed. In a remarkable twist of fate, Utahna and her mother are finally reunited, yet face certain death.
I loved the character development and feminine focus placed in a time that we know little about. I thoroughly enjoyed the book as it wove a rich tapestry of interpersonal relationships in this unique period of Utah’s history.
–Doug Wright, KSL radio
Utah Quirks
As a companion book to the novel Vermillion Cliffs, this photographic journey tells the factual stories of intrigue that form the backdrop for the novel. Polygamy, societal conflict, religion and technology challenged those early residents of Utah.
A captivating cultural mix of people, conflict, history and geology
—Hollee MacKay.