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Gold Cavern - Book Tour and Giveaway

10/6/2020

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Gold Cavern
The Legend of Goldum Book 1
by Zola Blue
Genre: Adventure, Mystery 

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The only thing that could summon Estelle from her new york apartment was a desperate call for help from the man who had saved her life as a child. Her grandfather, who had raised her from a child after her mother's tragic death, needed her to return for an urgent family matter

Convinced of the legend of the missing village of Goldum, he gathers a group he can trust who can handle the journey into lower mountains before the snow arrives. 

With Estelle to lead, she follows her grandfather's map, into foothills on ATVs. Much to her surprise, she and the others come upon another group of ATVs along their trail.

Lofton, a geologist, appears to lead a group that includes two hydro dam workers and his female assistant. With a massive gold nugget as evidence, the two groups continue together, having no real choice. 

Together they discover the source of the gold is most likely coming out of an underground river, and they need scuba gear to continue. The underground journey takes several days and tortures all physically but mostly mentally. The smell of abundant amounts of gold has them all planning glorious futures. 

Alliances and enemies are made in the small group. Still, all seems forgiven when they find the legendary lost village of Goldum buried almost intact. However, things go poorly when Estelle, who claims to be the rightful heir to the village and fortune, tells the disbelieving group that removing any gold will result in all of their deaths. 



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​“I have no choice. The times have changed; never has anyone been so bold as to try and enter our village. The rogues are dangerous, and the elders agree I must do this,” he asserted firmly. 
“Then they are wrong too. The gold cannot leave the village boundaries,” Mecailo’s wife cried out in a wail of anguish. Finally finishing her ceremonial Kente Dress for the next joining of community couples, she hung the white silken garment upon a golden pin embedded into the wall. She stepped up to Mecailo, fell to her knees, and embraced his legs firmly. Softly she begged, “Mecailo, please remember the words written on the altar.” 
“I know what the altar says, Ani, I swore an oath to those words, but the spirits have left this decision to me. I will follow my own heart this time,” he replied indignantly. Angrily she unwrapped her arms from around his legs. Mecailo yanked her up from the floor and held her close to him; the smell of her cinnamon breath reminded him of his love for her. When she calmed, he whispered, “The spirits will not be angry, Ani,” and walked away. 
His ceremonial Kufi Cap passed down through the generations, placed upon a golden spike protruding from the rock wall. Mecailo thought of those who first settled within the caverns. Sorrow seeped through him, which caused a weakness in his limbs, and it was only his determination that sustained him. Mecailo could not look at the elaborate headdress; he had taken an oath to rule the village wisely and protect the gold and his people.  
“Don’t do this, Mecailo,” she shouted at him. 
He did not bother to respond any further to her objections. He shoved aside the mantle that covered the doorway and stepped outside into the warmth of the sun that shined brightly across the mountain tops. The gold embedded within the hills shined radiantly. Its shimmering sparkles, which once gave him peace, only reminded him of those greedy for wealth and their inward superiority. They justified their actions in believing they could own another life.
Mecailo took the reins of Swiftwater, a prize horse he won in an ax-wielding competition and trusted friend.  Even his faithful steed was not his own. Anxiety crept within him, so he rubbed the horse’s soft nose tenderly. The magnificent mount was mostly white with oblong brown spots, the color of dark chocolate around the front of its neck and legs. At seventeen hands, Swiftwater stood higher than Mecailo, and his silky mane and tail were the color of brilliant light. His mane and tail bounced around him as he galloped along, giving the horse a majestic, spectral presence. Almost everyone that saw Swiftwater sought after the impressive stallion; however, the horse was his friend, and Mecailo knew he might never part with him. 
“Are you ready, my friend?” he asked, leaping on Swiftwater’s bare back. 
As if in answer, the horse reared its head twice, and the silky mane caressed him in the face softly. 
“We will go then.” 
Along the way, passing the village altar, Mecailo studied the three embossed medallions embedded within the golden face of its northern wall. All three were the size of silver dollars, and their copper substance hinted at a reddish tint that faded into its glimmering golden background. The three of them combined had given life to the village, protecting it from harm and sickness, until now. Mecailo had lost his faith in the meaning of the symbols. The strange writing below them was indecipherable in their common language. He and his brother, Robito, who would assume leadership over the people after his death, only understood their meaning. 
The Gold Must Never Leave
“Let’s go Swiftwater,” he said, and the horse gallantly trotted off. 
Some distance through the mountain tunnel, a rumble in the peaks above, the ground quaked beneath him. The disturbance alarmed Mecailo, and the voice of his wife resonated stridently in his mind: “The gold must stay.” Swiftwater halted, nickered, and peered forward into the bluish glow of the underground passage. He stopped as if an unseen force were blocking his path. 
“What’s wrong?” Mecailo asked as he stared ahead. He saw nothing to cause alarm—only shadows in the dim light from the luminescent crystals hanging from the ceiling. “Move on,” he commanded. 
Neighing warily, the great stallion inched forward. 
“What is going on, Swiftwater?” His behavior was indeed strange as the horse never challenged his commands, nor did he whinny in disobedience. The horse refused to obey him, and it stood rooted to the ground. It stared into the distance.  The mysterious glow from the haunting light in the cavern began to reflect oddly, and this was strange. This peculiar occurrence did not deter Mecailo, though. “Just a Little further, Swiftwater, we’re almost there. The exit is just beyond the next turn.” 
Still, he hesitated, and Swiftwater whickered again, tossed his head, and whipped his mane into Mecailo’s face. Mecailo fumed with irritation at the horse’s obstinacy and smacked Swiftwater’s flank brusquely. Nightfall would be upon him soon if the horse continued to resist, and travel in the dark woods to reach the town was always unsettling in pitch blackness. Swiftwater nudged forward slightly but then halted again. A quake rippled through the void around him; the ceiling crumbled. Large rocks crashed down directly in front of him, blocked his way. Swiftwater recoiled and reared powerfully on its hind legs. 
“Easy Swiftwater,” he soothed and stroked its sinewy neck. His valued longtime friend pranced on its back legs. He tried to throw him off. Seconds later, Swiftwater bolted forward and raced through the tunnel of falling rocks. Mecailo grasped the reins tightly. He held on with all his might as the horse hurtled through the murky air. His fried horse dashed through the dark bleakness, by memory alone, moving as if he tried to outrun some unseen assailant. 
Mecailo felt a warm sensation against his leg and realized the satchel that held the gold smoldered. Searing heat charred through his pant leg and scorched his skin. Hurriedly, he snatched the bag from his sash. He hurled it away. “Stop Swiftwater,” Mecailo commanded, but the horse continued running. Seconds later, Mecailo’s shoulder rammed into something unyielding; the sound of shattering bone in his body sounded out loudly, and intense pain incapacitated him. He dropped the reins and toppled backward. Mecailo slammed onto the rocky ground. “Come back Swi—” Mecailo tried crying out. Powerless to scream, he listened to the sound of his horse’s galloping hooves, which grew ever more distant. 
A yellow glow radiated near his feet; it was his satchel, and the straps of the bag were entangled around his sandal strap. Moments later, it exploded into flames, and sparks spat angrily outward as the leather material burned away. Exposed, the shimmering golden nuggets lay next to him upon the ground. 
“Mecailo, you can’t take the gold out of the village,” the words of his wife echoed in his mind, one final time, just before a massive boulder plummeted from the ceiling and crushed the life out of him. 


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Born in Florida, I am a resident of the US, but now I reside on a lovely island in British Columbia Canada with my mother and two dogs, and one cat. During the early years of my life, I worked in the business industry, thus reaching my goal of obtaining my degree in Business Management. 
I love to read, and over my lifetime, I have probably read hundreds of books. Now that life has given a bit more time to concentrate on my personal life, I am following God and writing fun, fanciful fiction stories, which blend over into the fantasy realm.
 I hope that each time I put words on the paper, it makes you want to read it. I always hope someone has fallen in love with my words and want to continue reading them.



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58 Comments
Bea LaRocca
10/6/2020 04:13:53 am

A beautiful cover and an intriguing synopsis and excerpt, this sounds like an exciting read. Thank you for sharing your book and author details and for offering a giveaway.

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James Robert
10/6/2020 06:37:05 am

Thanks so much for both the book description and giveaway as well. I enjoy hearing about another good book.

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Mary Cloud
10/6/2020 06:40:07 am

The cover is nice - thanks for sharing

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Wendy Jensen
10/6/2020 09:50:35 am

Beautiful book cover.

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Rita Wray
10/6/2020 10:40:17 am

I liked the excerpt, sounds like a good book.

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Victoria Alexander
10/6/2020 10:54:14 am

Thanks for sharing, sounds like a great book!

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Zola Blue link
10/6/2020 11:29:07 am

Thank you for sharing.

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Kelly D
10/6/2020 12:12:25 pm

I like the cover, it is pretty.

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Beyond Comps
10/6/2020 03:50:03 pm

Great cover!

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Amy F
10/6/2020 04:00:49 pm

Sounds like a great mystery!

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Jon Heil
10/6/2020 04:20:02 pm

Lets go the gold was found and not booby trapped

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Sherry
10/6/2020 04:24:17 pm

I love the cover and think the book sounds good.

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wendy hutton
10/6/2020 04:52:28 pm

great cover, thanks

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Calvin
10/6/2020 04:53:49 pm

Sounds like a fun read!

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Bernie Wallace
10/6/2020 04:56:04 pm

How long did it take you to write your book?

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Susan Smith
10/6/2020 05:52:53 pm

Sounds great, I like the cover.

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Terri Quick
10/6/2020 09:07:08 pm

Unique cover

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Debbie P
10/6/2020 10:23:05 pm

This book sounds like a really good read.

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Del
10/7/2020 12:05:15 am

The cover looks great!

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athena graeme
10/7/2020 03:33:43 am

I love the cover, her eyes being closed in really great.

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Michele Soyer
10/7/2020 06:52:30 am

The cover is just gorgeous.. so very pretty....

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Erin Madigan
10/7/2020 10:22:36 am

I really like this book cover!

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Marcy Meyer
10/7/2020 02:15:19 pm

Very pretty cover. Sounds good.

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Brandi Dawn
10/7/2020 03:25:52 pm

I really like the cover. Its intriguing!

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Heather Mahley
10/7/2020 08:01:45 pm

Beautiful cover

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bn100
10/9/2020 12:56:24 am

nice cover

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Susan H
10/9/2020 08:01:38 pm

Thank you for sharing the information about your book with us. The cover is so interesting that I would want to then read the description. That's half the battle in finding new readers. Good job!

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Ginger Hafer
10/11/2020 01:43:44 pm

The coloring on the cover is great. Should be a great read.

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Ann Fantom
10/11/2020 02:26:41 pm

I like the cover. It has very nice artwork.

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Lisa
10/11/2020 02:39:40 pm

Very pretty cover!

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Serge B
10/11/2020 05:31:34 pm

Its a beautiful cover

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Chrystal D
10/11/2020 06:13:51 pm

I like the cover of this book, the gold is great

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Cynthia C
10/12/2020 11:13:58 am

I love a good mystery. This sounds good.

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Debbi Wellenstein
10/12/2020 11:54:24 am

The cover is beautiful! Thank you for the giveaway!

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beth shepherd
10/14/2020 09:44:29 am

This looks like a great read and blurb

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Julie Waldron
10/15/2020 03:29:32 pm

Beautiful & striking cover, thanks for the chance.

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Lisa Ellison
10/17/2020 12:59:25 pm

I like the cover and the book sounds interesting!

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Stephanie Liske
10/17/2020 05:09:46 pm

I like the cover.

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jan
10/18/2020 06:25:56 pm

i really like the allure of the cover

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Karin
10/18/2020 06:30:54 pm

Beautiful cover

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zarah
10/18/2020 07:44:38 pm

Looks intriguing

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Linda Fast
10/19/2020 11:28:47 am

I am wondering if the writer draws inspiration from living on an island in BC. BC is a beautiful province and very magestic.

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Zola
10/19/2020 02:46:31 pm

Hi there Linda. I love BC but in this story much of the background comes from the time I spent in Yukon Canada. That too is a lovely place.

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Robin Abrams
10/20/2020 02:28:30 pm

The cover looks nice

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Diana Hardt
10/21/2020 07:26:30 am

Nice cover. It sounds like an interesting book. Thank you for sharing.

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Nancy Schools
10/30/2020 11:43:30 pm

I like the cover.

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Dawn Keenan
10/31/2020 07:46:56 pm

I love the color. The woman looks so exotic.

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Francine Anchondo
11/2/2020 11:12:35 am

great cover

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Alisha Mccracken
11/2/2020 10:36:43 pm

The cover is awesome, cant wait to read!

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Sarah L
11/4/2020 01:07:58 am

Looks like an interesting book.
Thanks for the contest. 

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Carol G
11/5/2020 11:24:57 am

I am always interested in learning about new books that I might want to read.

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Laura Rubenstein
11/6/2020 12:12:37 pm

I absolutely love the book cover

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Scott D
11/6/2020 03:41:03 pm

Nice cover!

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Julieh
11/6/2020 09:28:12 pm

This sounds like a really interesting story.

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Stacey A Smith
11/6/2020 09:29:56 pm

I love the cover and the gold color you use in it.

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Dark Nova
11/6/2020 09:51:03 pm

lovely cover wanna see inside

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Jerry Marquardt
11/6/2020 10:42:21 pm

I would like to give thanks for all your really great writings, including Gold Cavern, and wishing the best in keeping up the good work in the future.

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Leigh Nichols
11/6/2020 10:50:37 pm

The cover is so beautiful...

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