The Cities of the Sun / Stories of Ancient America founded on historical incidents in the Book of Mormon

A linked collection of historical short stories reimagines episodes from ancient American scripture as scenes of political intrigue, religious devotion, and cultural encounter. Narratives range from assassinations and secret robber bands to martyrdom, acts of revenge, military strategy and leadership, missionary journeys among rival peoples, coastal voyages and shipwreck, and a conquest tale centered on ritual and power. Settings shift among domestic patios, sacrificial stones, fortifications, ruined cities, and ocean voyages, with atmospheric descriptions informed by archaeological travel. Recurring themes include loyalty and betrayal, the clash of belief systems, the costs of warfare, and attempts to recover vanished civilizations.