Description

Burdens will fascinate readers with tales of crooked priests, crestfallen kings, damaged soldiers, enchantresses wielding illicit spells, goodhearted fishermen, and, most significantly, prophets.

Drew Kizer drops us into a primitive world of prophecies, dreams, and wonders and takes us on wild rides through mountain switchbacks where the winds whisper strange riddles and churning seas where dangerous underwater spires threaten fishing vessels. These stories mystify and challenge

• You'll encounter a reluctant seer who poisons himself to stop the visions from invading his sleep.
• You'll meet an old man leading his red heifer to the sacrificial grounds.
• You'll see miracles.
• You'll travel through time.

Kizer has put together a collection that inspires and entertains