The Brentridge Gold: The Pleiades Portals Series [Paperback]

W. Lambert III (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 27, 2002 | Series: Pleiades Portals

The Brentridges are wealthy and influential New Mexico Territory landowners. There status purportedly purchased by seemingly inexhaustible capital provided by there reputed Deadmen Hills' gold mine. It only human nature that others would like to share in such bounty. That these others have to die has less to do with keeping the "mine" location a secret than with concealing other mysteries bequeathed by the long-lived and elusive native-American shaman Queequeega. Secrets even the Brentridges can likely never fully comprehend.

Editorial Reviews

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"...for anyone who has seen Pakal, The Maya Astronaut... seen the hieroglyph on Ptahhopt's tomb ... [and] who believes!" -- Adriana deBolt, author THE ALIEN WITHIN

"Great! Fantastic! Unusual! A book I wish I'd written!" -- Christopher Dane, author of THE GALACTIC ARENA

"I like strange ... weird ... series books ... westerns. So, what's not to like!" -- Karl Klyne, author THE LAST GALAXY GAME

"I like strange...weird...series books...westerns. So, what's not to like!" -- Karl Klyne, author THE LAST GALAXY GAME

From the Author

I started out by writing sci-fi (my TLEN series, back in the seventies). Since then, I've written about ten other sci-fi/fantasy books, under one pseudo or another. Mostly, though, I've been involved with market-place demands that have seen me writing everything from Harlequin SuperRomances (LOVE'S EMERALD FLAME, FROM THIS BELOVED HOUR, LOVE'S GOLDEN SPELL) to Children's Books (DOG ON A SURFBOARD AND THE REST OF THE ADVENTURE).

When the idea for THE BRENTRIDGE GOLD "suddenly took hold", it was one of those things I simply had to follow through on and get down on paper. The words of the book just flowing on out, as if -- dare I say -- I was inspired by something "other" than my own consciousness?

If the book is layered, a seemingly innocent western novel on its face, something more "alien" only visible for those willing to probe between the lines, that's because visitors from other worlds, if they do exist out there, have never made it easy to provide proof-positiveness of their existence. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 126 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (November 27, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595257755
• ISBN-13: 978-0595257751
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,718,278 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I've been in the business of writing books for a very long time, and I derive particular enjoyment from visiting different places and then trying to relay the "essence" of those places to my readers. Likewise, I'm very adventuresome as regards trying new things, whether it be exotic and strange foods and/or other more personal "things".

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fast-paced, unpredictable read, January 29, 2004

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Duane Simolke "author, The Acorn Stories, Deg... (Lubbock, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Brentridge Gold: The Pleiades Portals Series (Paperback)

While I usually won't read Westerns, the idea of one involving "Ancient Astronauts" intrigued me, because I love science fiction! The science fiction and adventure elements keep sneaking into the narrative, along with hints of possible supernatural activity. Still, author W. Lambert III stays tightly focused on the Western-style hero, David Brentridge.

In fact, David takes up most of the ink in this book. We often see only him, or just him with brief appearances from the other characters. Fortunately, Lambert makes David a unique and fascinating character who slowly reveals more and more about himself and his family through his actions, dialogue, and thoughts.

The people who keep crossing David's path in one way or another might want the Brentridge gold, and he rarely can decide which of them to trust. Lambert even holds back from the readers why the gold involves so many secrets, far beyond any obvious fortune, but he gives us fascinating hints and glimpses through David and an ancient shaman. He also gives a fast-paced, unpredictable read.

4.0 out of 5 stars Western that will keep you on your toes., July 30, 2007

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Crystal Adkins "Crystal's book reviews" (Ashland, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Brentridge Gold: The Pleiades Portals Series (Hardcover)

David Brentridge was the only Brentridge heir left alive that knew about the family secret. Many men and even a woman sought out the rumored gold hidden on Brentridge property. None had ever breached the security of faithful work hands, the pool of poison, or the gun of David Brentridge himself.

Recent deaths led David to believe that his enemy Will Janely, was on the lookout to get his grimy hand on the gold. David was right in suspecting Will; but he never would have guessed who actually rode away that day with the small fortune leaving David for dead.

That one day put life in motion for David. He knew he must marry to sire a child of his own to pass on the family secret to. The only problem was, he didn't know where to find her as she has up and disappeared. In the end David got what he wanted all along; he was willing to pay the price in gold, too bad it also cost a leg.

Mr. Lambert has written a western that is a wickedly detailed , weirdly worded book of pure excitement. The characters exploded from the pages coming right to life. This story was very detailed, so much so that it distracted me from the story time to time. With that aside this is definitely a 4 heart worthy series that I will be sure to follow.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Brentridge Gold: The Pleiades Portals Series, September 10, 2004

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B. Clark (Spokane, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Brentridge Gold: The Pleiades Portals Series (Paperback)

Did David find Consuela again? Are they living happily ever after? Did he produce a heir and a spare like he hoped? Does the secret live on? Did he find another opening in the treasure room? Is there more treasure or another darker, deeper mystery? Who pulled him out of that tunnel? What was amiss in the treasure room that he couldn't put his finger on? Oh yes, inquiring minds want to know. When is W. Lambert III going to write the next book in the series to answer all these questions....Or has W. Lambert III already written it? Where can I get it?

Love the book. Just what I needed on a sunny Sunday afternoon drifting on the lake ... relaxing. Perfect!