Title: No Drums, No Trumpets: Book Two of the Monitor Series
Author: Darleen Johnson
Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 978-1949006629
Pages: 331
Genre: Science Fiction
Synopsis
In preparation for the massive Yellowstone volcanic eruption, the Monitors increased their observers. Such fascinating sociological data was rare. No one expected them to experience the joys and pains of living among humans. Love, shame, and grief are not felt only by humans; some emotions are universal.
Ann and the Monitors must face the challenges of a shattered world. Survival does not come with fanfare, background music, or beating drums; it comes with hard work and cooperation. They must learn to grab happiness, love and friendship while striving to survive with a modicum of honor and morality.
About the Author
Darleen Johnson is a retired high school teacher who has had a love of reading and science fiction long before Star Trek. After reading about the threat of a Yellowstone eruption, she decided to use that as an opportunity for writing a book with a different explanation for vampires, UFOs, and extraterrestrial observers.
When she’s not writing, she’s reading, playing bridge or working for her non-profit public benefit corporation, Helping Other People Everywhere, Inc. She supports Kenyan nurseries, orphanages, and high schools by organizing projects which sponsor African teachers. (All profits made from this book will go to H.O.P.E. Inc.) In addition, she collects, washes, mends, and sorts school “lost and founds” to provide coats and sweaters for the needy in her community.
She currently resides peacefully in Hanford, California with Ann, Marco Antonio, Questor and all the rest of her friends and family.
