Desert Sunrise

by Raine Cantrell

  They found turquoise, but not enough of the gem-quality stones to make their operation worthwhile to continue and so abandoned their plans.

  There are people who still search for the burial place of the legendary Apache chief, Cochise.

  One day the mountains may give up their secrets and reveal each of these two locations.

  Or there may be only one secret location to give up.

  Acknowledgments

  When a story haunts a writer, coming to live in heart and mind, a voice cannot be given without generous help and support.

  I am most grateful to the following:

  Arizona State Historical Society and library.

  Jackie Blazok, who made her personal library, knowledge of the Apache, and love of turquoise available as needed and shared the Apache life-way, legends, and songs with this Anglo.

  Marilyn Campbell, a timeless friend, who lived through the hours of my writing this book and remained a constant to hold me on course.

  Joan Hammond, whose encouragement and faith never waver.

  David G. Jackson III, Public Affairs Specialist with the Bureau of Land Management, State of Arizona, and Bob Munson, Architectural Historian of the Arizona State Historic Preservation office, for making me laugh and for the information needed for the journey.

  Ken Ownings, Jr., for sharing his Arizona sources.

  Evelyn Seranne, a new friend who showed me Prescott.

  Jacki Whitford, who haunts the Smithsonian book sales for me.

  Lastly, M., for being and believing.

  A-co-’d to each one of you.

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