The Yelva

By Estaire Godinez

This story full of adventure, redemption, and impossible romance takes place in South America. Nonconforming New York City corporate leader, Richard Trent, and CEO Thomas Craig are some of the only businessmen bold enough to form an alliance with tribal leaders to create a pharmaceutical company in the jungles of South America. Against all odds and with the help of the spirits of the jungle, called The Yelva, along with 10 other healers led by Lorena Vazquezthe most powerful shaman in South Americathe unlikely alliance fights against corporate greed and a local drug cartel to preserve their lands. Soon, the impossible becomes possible. The Yelva are the protectors of the jungle and all of its inhabitants. Together The Yelva fight alongside Thomas Craig to defend their lands and sign a contract that would solidify this venture. They split into three groups and agree to meet at the Fabrica de Hoachila on the third day. Global Tronics CEO Mr. Gains leads a competing company in New York City. He has formed a close friendship with Seor Sanchez, one of the cartel leaders, and together they decide to take on The Yelva-Craig alliance, so the battle begins. Three groups, one destination, one outcome.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Release date: Jan 26, 2015
• ISBN: 9781452599700

Estaire Godinez

Estaire Godinez is a professional musician, singer, songwriter, painter, and actress born in Oakland, California. She has traveled the world performing with her band, George Benson and Prince to name a few. Writing short stories since the age of seven, Estaire’s life has been one full of color and emotion, her experiences have been vast, and they have opened her mind and helped her creative flow. She has always been pulled toward the life and history of indigenous peoples. This story came to her, in part, to inspire others, and so that similar events may come to pass. Readers can look forward to her trilogy about reincarnation, Aztecs, and shamans that is set in the Yucatan Peninsula, coming near the end of 2015

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ISBN: 978-1-4525-9969-4 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4525-9970-0 (e)

Balboa Press rev. date: 1/26/2015

CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Colombia

Chapter 2 Connecticut

Chapter 3 The Funeral Of Yawaire

Chapter 4 Carolyn And New York City

Chapter 5 The Journey

Chapter 6 Panama

Chapter 7 The Bus Ride

Chapter 8 The Introduction

Chapter 9 The Woman And The Jungle

Chapter 10 The Visions, Dreams

Chapter 11 Colorful Breakfast

Chapter 12 The Jungle, Her Jungle

Chapter 13 The Chapa Village

Chapter 14 The Dinner

Chapter 15 My Name

Chapter 16 The Trip To The Karana Village

Chapter 17 The Cleansing

Chapter 18 The Karana Village

Chapter 19 Yawaire

Chapter 20 Bogota And Don Samuel

Chapter 21 Yoruku And The Healers

Chapter 22 Mr. Gains

Chapter 23 And Now They Were 12

Chapter 24 Thomas Craig, Global Tronics, And K & L

Chapter 25 In Three Groups They Went

Chapter 26 Oscar And The Internet

Chapter 27 The Consulate And Mr. Smith

Chapter 28 The Charaka Tribe And Chief Senowilta

Chapter 29 The Churuku Tribe

Chapter 30 Oscar’s Group And Chief Senowilta

Chapter 31 Escaping Senor Sanchez’s Men

Chapter 32 Zataku And The Cave

Chapter 33 Gitak And Wishu And The Loss Of Friends

Chapter 34 The Cave

Chapter 35 Hoachila And The Encounter With Tikuu

Chapter 36 The Reunion

Chapter 37 Tikuu

Chapter 38 The Fight For Survival

Chapter 39 The Aftermath

Epilogue

About The Author

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Estaire not only has an amazing singing voice but a voice to tell captivating stories like THE YELVA a novel you will enjoy immensely

JUSTIN CHAMBERS: ACTOR

This unusual Novel introduced me to THE YELVA, which I knew nothing about. Estaire has taken me on a magical ride which I will not soon forget.

DYAN CANNON: Actress, Director, Screenwriter

My good and musical friend Estaire takes us on a journey of Shamans & Jungle spirits, in this enjoyable novel that inspires reverence and protectiveness toward the natural gifts of the cosmos

JEFF GOLDBLUM; Actor

Singer/Musician Estaire Godinez has written a lyrical work of fiction that is filled with mystique, spirituality and intrigue. She captures the corporate greed as it takes root in the land of the Yelva. The spirit of the Indigenous people permeates an ancient forest of South America. Godinez delivers as she so passionately brings the reader to a path of redemption and ultimate triumph, a really good read!

DAVE PADILLA; San Francisco radio journalist

Estaire Godinez’s book THE YELVA takes me back when I was young in the jungle of Bolivia reading Gabriel Garcia Marquez, full of fantastic realism that feeds my soul with hope. A fresh story in all senses. I absolutely love THE YELVA

PAOLA MENANCHO; Actress/ Ayurvedic Practitioner

Corporate greed, the environment a Shaman and the Villagers merge to fight for their land and culture. Thomas Craig grew up in Bogota, Colombia his God mother was a powerful Shaman in the Jare Village. That connection gave Thomas the vision & strength to fight the forces that would destroy the country he once called home. Fascinating, great characters and mystique, to keep you glued to this book. Oh and there’s the Cartel drug kingpins involved to add another element to your guessing. Great read

BUBBA JACKSON; Jazz radio Programmer KKJZ fm88

This story is a page-turner and kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end, as Estaire took me on a journey of discovery, love, and corporate greed. The Indigenous vs. The Corporate. A David and Goliath yarn that will have you laughing, crying and anger you. But in the end you close the book with a smile on your face, thank her for the amazing journey. I can’t wait for the next book!

BEATRIZ G, MUNIZ: Sister/ manager/musician/ teacher

Estaire Godinez is a truly gifted, creative and passionate writer. In THE YELVA, Estaire’s remarkable wisdom will enrich and awaken your understanding how faith, belief and love are ONE with the Universe. A must read

ANNA MARIA ROBLES; Nurse/ longtime friend

I would like to

dedicate this book to my parents. Salvador M. Godinez and Refujio (Cuca) Godinez for their love and inspiration

I would like to thank my family THE GODINEZ’S for their endless love and support. I would love to thank the Delgado family for their love and support

a special thanks to Tyan (Nikki) Delgado

for the inspiration she gave me in creating the language of THE YELVA, yelvic.

CHAPTER 1

Colombia

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Thomas’s father, Theodore Thomas Craig, was an international business lawyer working for the Lemerex Company in Bogota, Colombia. That’s where he met Thomas’s mother, Paola Barretto, an anthropologist working on her master’s degree at the Universidad de Las Rosas in Bogota. She was also working with the indigenous tribes, recovering and logging artifacts that had been discovered the previous year. The Lemerex Company was funding the excavation, and what Theodore did not know was that the company was stealing half of the discoveries. His job was to write the contracts and make sure everything ran smoothly and legally. He never stopped to think about how the company was going about doing its business.

So that morning, when Paola Barretto stormed into his office with his secretary in tow, he found himself mesmerized and somewhat in awe of her, her passion, and her conviction. There, standing in front of him was this slender woman of strong build, with smooth olive skin, high cheek bones, and glaring eyes. She was yelling at him, and she was very animated, moving her hands in the air and pointing fingers at him.

All he could do was smile; this made her stop and look him straight in the eyes. She then asked him in Spanish, What’s so funny? He responded back to her in Spanish, Nothing. Please sit down. She reluctantly sat down, pulled out a pile of papers from her backpack, and began to talk.

They sat in this position for hours. He could not keep his eyes off her, but she looked at him with disdain. Finally, she stopped for a moment and looked at him. He just sat there, silent and smiling. She asked him in Spanish, Is this funny to you? No, no, he responded, still smiling. This annoyed her; she turned back to her papers and was about to begin talking again when he stopped her and asked, What’s your name? She looked up and at him and started laughing nervously. She couldn’t help it, realizing that she had not even introduced herself.

She stopped laughing, her face red from embarrassment, looked him straight in the eyes, and said, My name is Paola Barretto. There was a silence as they sat there, looking at one another. Finally he said, Well, Miss Barretto, my name is Theodore T. Craig. He looked at his watch and stood up, reaching for his jacket. It had gotten late and he was hungry. He put his jacket on, looked at her, and said, If you don’t mind, it’s late and I am a bit hungry. Umm, would you like to join me for dinner? We could continue our conversation over some food. I’m hungry, are you? She stood up, a bit taken back by his casual request. She stared at him and finally said, Yes.

They were married six months later, and as it turned out, the Lemerex Company was blatantly stealing. It was then that Theodore realized that he was unknowingly covering for them. So he quit, and over the next year, sued the Lemerex Company on behalf of the indigenous tribes involved. Four months after the court’s decision was handed down in favor of the indigenous people, Thomas Jr. was born. Many of the leaders and healers from these tribes came to honor Thomas’s birth. They brought shells, oils, and sacred beads. One female healer named Yawaire from the Jare Village had made a necklace for the baby that was made of white and blue stones, with pieces of bone from the Yaki animal found only in their jungle and small green seeds from the Dayama bush for protection. Yawaire said to Paola that he was to wear it at all times, and only when bathing or in the shower should he remove it.

Paola continued to work with the indigenous tribes, at times, taking little Thomas with her to the many locations she was working on at the time. When he turned five, they celebrated his birthday with Yawaire. She became his godmother of sorts and had become very fond of little Thomas. Yawaire lived in the jungle in the Jare Village, and there were many days that Paola would leave little Thomas with Yawaire, so Yawaire and little Thomas would spend hours together traveling in the jungle. There, she would teach him about the plants and life in the jungle. By the age of five, he could speak Spanish, English, and the Jare language.

When the day Yawaire was informed of Thomas’s father’s transfer to New York City, she realized that little Thomas would no longer be with her, and she almost cried. She loved little Thomas like her own son and had become very attached to him. The family left the following year, and Thomas cried when he sat on the plane ride to New York City, remembering how he hung onto Yawaire, not wanting to let go. She whispered in his ear, Don’t forget, Tomasito. She looked at him, touched his face, and said, Just touch your necklace and you will think of me. Sitting on the plane, he looked down at the necklace, grabbed it tightly, and brought it closer to him. He then closed his eyes and thought of Yawaire as a tear rolled off his cheek.

CHAPTER 2

Connecticut

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Thomas was not your average boy. Even though he was brought up in America, he was from an upper-middle class Bohemian