Idol Maker Series

When an Inca god strands a group of tourists in the Amazon, former adventurer Leslie Kicklighter must lead the group of tourists to safety, or face the ultimate consequences. They'll have to get past armed bandits hired to kill them, angry villagers who think they are out for their land, a banana plantation owner with a secret to keep and even drunken monkeys — all while hoping the god doesn't want any more from them. Deep in the Amazon Jungle an Inca god waits in this award-winning series. "This story has the charm, the humor, and the thrills that readers will love." - Five Stars from Readers' Favorite. Toy of the Gods is the first book in the Idol Makers Series, an action/adventure romp with page-turning excitement. If you like Indiana Jones, Lara Croft- Tomb Raider, or the Repairman Jack novels then you'll love this book. Award winning series! - NM Press Women Communications Contest and Finalist for the Silver Falchion. Book Series Order Book 1: Toy of the Gods Book 2: Gamble of the Gods Book 3: Castoffs of the Gods Book 4: Relics of the Gods - Final book in the series!

"This novel is brilliantly written, with compelling characters and a dynamic, action-filled plot. " - Susan Sewell, Reader's Favorite AJ Bluehorse, a software developer who's inherited powers from an Inca god, never counted on having to solve a murder on the Navajo reservation. If she doesn't find the malevolent skinwalker soon, she might be the next victim and the old gods will have to find someone else to save the world.  AJ must face many things that she's not ready for, her family she left behind when she moved to New York, controlling her powers of fire without burning down the world, and learning to be a woman sleuth as well as a hero. Gamble of the Gods is the story of one woman's exploration of mystical powers with plenty of action, thrills, and adorable dogs. "Gamble of the Gods is a fun and sexy adventure that had me turning pages and wishing for more. Fans of Mercedes Lackey's Diana Tregarde series will find themselves just as enchanted by this worthy sequel to the Toy of the Gods." –Elisabeth Loya, Author Book 2 of the Idol Maker series - yet stands on its own with a strong female character and page turning story.

AWARD-WINNING BOOK - 2nd Place - NM Press Women   Castoffs of the Gods is an adrenaline rush in the Idol Makers series by Sonja Dewing...As ancient gods, ghosts, and cities blur reality for these modern explorers, get ready for danger, discovery, and dances with all manner of devils. Adventurer Leslie Kicklighter and Mystery Sleuth AJ Bluehorse reluctantly head back into the Amazon jungle in search for their friend John Holbrook. They'll face hungry caiman, treacherous teammates, and a demi-god with anger issues. Along the way AJ must deal with her growing powers and ego given to her by an Inca god and Leslie has to maneuver through it all. Will they make it out alive? And if they do, will they ever be the same? Follow the adventures of Leslie Kicklighter and AJ Bluehorse in this thrilling sequel to Gamble of the Gods. Book 1: Toy of the Gods Book 2: Gamble of the Gods Book 3: Castoffs of the Gods Book 4: Relics of the Gods  

AJ Bluehorse and Leslie Kicklighter are facing down demi-god Alex bent on world domination. They'll have to find the second staff of Viracocha before Alex does or he'll warp the world into his own vision. They must take on an Aztec god, one of Alex's disciples; decode the mysterious symbols found by Benedict Cecil Spafford hundreds of years ago, and discover the magic staff. Can they do it before time runs out? Or will the world be forever changed? This is book 4 (final book) in this award-winning series!   Book 1: Toy of the Gods - Leslie Kicklighter agrees to go on a simple expedition, a tour of the Amazon on a luxurious, prototype hovercraft boat that promises to revolutionize travel. The only problem is an Inca god wants to use the passengers for his own agenda: finding someone to take over the mantle of his powers. Captain John Holbrook is having nothing but trouble because someone keeps sabotaging him. He doesn't trust Leslie and he definitely doesn't trust the local entrepreneur, Simon Leverence. The Inca god, Viracocha, takes over the body of a man named Sun CAstel, one of the tour guides, in order to get to know the passengers. When he can't figure out who is worthy of his powers, he strikes down the ship and strands everyone in the jungle, forcing them all to make their way through the jungle on foot. * * * Book 2: Gamble of the Gods - AJ Bluehorse was born on the Navajo Nation reservation in northwestern New Mexico. Her mother moved them out to New York City when AJ was little, and AJ is loving her New York apartment and job as a freelance programmer. Now she's being asked to come back to the Navajo reservation to help with a high-tech problem at the local casino. Someone's steeling a lot of money, and even with the casino's new computer system, they can't seem to track down the thief. She'd like to stay in New York and learn more about her new powers, but the call from her cousin to help in New Mexico is too great. Along the way she adopts some dogs, works with her boyfriend to learn what her powers can do, and investigates to hopefully find not only the person stealing money, but also a murderer who killed a young boy. * * * Book 3: Castoffs of the Gods - Leslie Kicklighter is distraught to realize that John Holbrook has gone missing in the Amazon during his search for his distant relative's last resting place. Leslie mounts a rescue effort and invites AJ Bluehorse along. AJ finds herself called back to the jungle as each night brings dreams of a hidden ancient city. Accompanying them is an old friend, Miguel, as well as two unknowns, Alex and Anya. Every person on this trip has their own reasons to be out in the jungle, and many don't care if they find John or not.