Whispers of a Secret God

About the Book

Whispers of a Secret God chronicles a clash of three sub-Saharan cultures battling for dominance in a tangle of drought, famine, and land rights. Slavery and dislocation have exacted a heavy toll, reshuffling ancient social boundaries and challenging long-held religious practices. Whereas stereotypical African villages evoke images of savagery, brutality, and superstition, the Fula tribes developed a more peaceful and rule-governed Muslim society. Honor and courage throbbed in their hearts.

The saga derives its title from the muddled vestiges of Christianity surviving from somewhere in the tribe's distant identity. Although it is not allowed to surface openly, this secret knowledge is communicated by the women of the village from generation to generation. A chief Muslim cleric, who used religion as a tool of power, sought to replace the aging king's rule with strict Islamic law.

The story pulsates with intrigue, romance, and fierce battles, but ends in a time of renewed yet short-lived tranquility. This saga provides the reader brief glimpses into the world beyond, contrasting temporal and spiritual reality.

About the Author

Dr. Jerry Wheeler traveled to West Africa on numerous trips to construct schools and assist with missions. In 2002 he spent several days with the Fula King of Gabu, who divulged the amazing history of the region, producing the story line for Whispers of a Secret God. As a doctor of education, school administrator, and university adjunct professor, he has maintained a lifelong interest in the plight of the African people. Dr. Wheeler lives in Palm Springs, California, with his wife Sue. He has three grown children and nine grandchildren.

Robert Dunn?s life has given him a wide range of experience, having taught high school business classes, owned and operated a small chain of men?s clothing stores, and founded an investment advisory business in Newport Beach. He is a student of history, focusing mostly on slavery, the 19th century abolitionist movement, and the American Civil War. The author of seven books, he resides with his wife in Palm Desert, California.