In Linda Lambert's riveting third addition to The Justine Trilogy, A Rapture of Ravens: Awakening in Taos follows the adventures of anthropologist Justine Jenner as she searches for her great-grandfather, D. H. Lawrence, and her own identity. In Taos, she finds the peoples of the Pueblo, Lawrence aficionados, and followers of Kateri, the Indian saint, who draw her into a rich blend of cultures. The stunning trilogy finale engages Justine in a life and death struggle with nature and herself. The Justine Trilogy Explores the bold themes of dominant human desires, fundamentalism, sexual awakening, feminism, and the pressures that lead to revolution, forming a spiral of interlocking mysteries and experiences.
Linda Lambert, Ed. D., immersed herself in the fascinating life of Taos for more than four years, learning to love its history and its people. She is Professor Emeritus, California State University, East Bay, as well as an author of numerous best-selling books on leadership. An experienced administrator, history instructor, and international consultant, Linda also served as State Department Envoy to Egypt. Linda and her husband, Morgan, a retired school superintendent, live in Santa Rosa, California.