The Cities of the Sun

Set against the bustling courts and towering stone cities of ancient America, this collection weaves together vivid tales that echo the narratives of the Book of Mormon. Drawing on the author’s own journeys among the ruins of Mexico, each story blends archaeological detail with imagined dialogue, letting listeners envision grand amphitheaters, gilded thrones, and the daily pulse of a civilization that once thrived beneath the sun‑lit pyramids. Colorful illustrations punctuate the narrative, offering a visual companion to the spoken word.

The opening scene drops us into the palace of King Noah, where courtly intrigue, rival suitors, and the weight of governance swirl around a disputed romance. Through characters like the bold Amulon and the principled Zara, the saga explores themes of loyalty, power, and the personal costs of ambition, all while grounding the drama in historically inspired settings such as Mitla’s monolith halls and the spiraling stairways of the Pyramid of the Sun. The story invites listeners to step back in time, feeling the texture of ancient life without revealing what lies beyond the first act.