The Seventh Mesa: A Novel [Paperback]

Mary Summer Rain (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1997

In her first work of fiction, Mary Summer Rain weaves a suspenseful and meaningful story about four people who, for different reasons, first learn about then are strangely drawn to seek a sacred place hidden deep beneath the New Mexican desert.

What they find is at once incredibly fascinating and dangerous--and for humanity, one of the most significant discoveries ever made.

But is it really fiction? You decide.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Is there a hidden pyramid buried beneath a Southwest mesa? Is there a guarded chamber there that holds the sacred scrolls and tablets that reveal the answers to humanity's most puzzling mysteries throughout the ages? Even the answers to our enigmatic beginnings? Is it time for us to discover the answers? Have we gained enough wisdom to know what to do with such treasured knowledge? What ageless secrets do the Old Wise Ones really know? The Seventh Mesa is the first work of fiction by an author who has a large following as a writer in the metaphysical field and has now turned her splendid talents to a fictional story which also serves to frame her metaphysical insights. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing (June 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571740619
• ISBN-13: 978-1571740618
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #502,658 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Native American X-Files..., July 20, 2002

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This review is from: The Seventh Mesa (Hardcover)

...with a smidge of Stargate as well. The plot's been done before but it can still be fun if given the right twist. The ending's rather obvious so I'm giving anything away by explaining that this is one of those stories where a small group of people are drawn together by fate or inhuman forces or whatever to discover that humans are descendants of aliens and that all ancient monuments were really built by them, etc. It's hard to tell though if the author is presenting this seriously as some sort of secret wisdom or if she is simply letting her imagination run wild.

I'm glad I got this book used because I never would want to pay full price for this (if I had, I might have been less willing to give three stars). The emotion behind it is very warm and light hearted, although the author's writing style kept me from full enjoyment. The prose is amateurish and naive to the point of distraction. It reminded me of early Nancy Drew, of all things. (Seriously. Try to read those again as an adult.) The story was very slow to get going, one of the plot points is abandoned towards the end, and I had to force myself to get to the finish. I was constantly reminded about why you should stick to writing what you know. For example, if you're going to make a character an anthropoligist, been sure you know a good deal about anthropology. Or if you set the story on a college campus, know something about what life there's like. And really know that a professor is not allowed to date one of his students, flaunt it all over campus, including in front of his boss, and have everyone accept it. The story is best when it sticks to the one thing the author seems to know, which is Native American culture and ceremonies. Nevertheless, the intent behind the book seems so well meaning, I just couldn't hate it. And I do think in the right hands it could even make a good tv movie.

5.0 out of 5 stars the best, November 24, 2011

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turtle - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Seventh Mesa: A Novel (Paperback)

I recently reread this book and thought it was just as good if not better than the first time. I looked at this area on a map and about 10 years ago a friend of mine and I took a road trip out northeast of that area by chaco canyon. It is mysterious and beautiful out there and makes you wonder if it really is true! I think this is my favorite out of all the books Mary has written. I am a huge fan of Mary's writtings and think she is a very special lady. I am currently reading Hidden Dimensions, a book by B. Alan Wallace. It is a tough read but inspired by Mary's wisdom. Thank you for everything and giving so much of yourself.
~Turtle

2.0 out of 5 stars Predictable but charming, May 12, 2007

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This review is from: The Seventh Mesa: A Novel (Paperback)

I was so excited to get my copy of The Seventh Mesa. I had read most of the author's ealier works and found them insightful. I was disappointed with this novel. It has the flowery descriptors used by MSR, but the plot, pace, and mystery itself were very basic and predictable. It was like reading a youth mystery with large words. I didn't even read it straight though. I got bored after a few chapters, skipped and skimmed, and it gave me about an hour of enjoyable distraction. This wasn't on the same level as the other things she had written. I suppose the teachings and prophecies of No-Eyes create more palatable subject matter.