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Who is Helly? At first glance, she looks like any beautiful American seventeen-year-old. But it wouldn't take long to realize that she's not from around here. From her social awkwardness to her foreign accent and strange indifference to danger, it quickly becomes obvious that she's not a typical girl. Find out how she literally falls into a life that she never asked for. See how she develops into an unassuming warrior. Experience how tragedy can be tempered by compassion. Helly is an extraordinary young lady who could be living right across the street from you. An excellent read for anyone who desires friendship, excitement, acceptance or just enjoys martial arts. John Cleveland is the author of 40: A Collection of Modern-Day Parables which won a Christianity Today award. Having retired from the Highway Patrol, he has also written The Worst Job Ever (And Why You Should Do It). He strives to offer heartwarming action-adventures that are free of profanity, senseless killing and lewdness. Lastly, John does not use AI for any of his content. These are original stories from a human brain and typed by hand one word at a time.

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John Cleveland has done it again, with a thought provoking, sometimes heart wrenching, and soul-searching novel about us...human beings...God's children. You will find yourself cheering for Helly and the Chinese Buddhist monks who raised her, and the American couple who took her in. You will laugh as Helly learns our odd American customs and teenage slang. You will cry and get angry at our frequently immoral and debased culture. But in the end, you will applaud and rejoice as our human spirit overcomes its fear and does the right thing. A great read!!! Scott Cottrell, Author of When Chaos Reigns This captivating novel beautifully weaves the tale of a kind-hearted girl raised by Shaolin monks, whose grace and inner strength shine through every challenge she faces. The author's vivid storytelling brings to life the serenity of the monastery and the chaos of modern America in striking contrast. Her journey to reconnect with her lost family is both heartwarming and deeply inspiring, filled with moments of wisdom and quiet resilience. A rare blend of martial arts, cultural depth, and emotional discovery, this book leaves a lasting impression. Andy LeBlanc, reviewer In Steeped in Shaolin, author John Cleveland brings readers a compelling fusion of Eastern philosophy and contemporary storytelling. With a deep appreciation for discipline, resilience, and human connection, he crafts the unforgettable journey of Helly-a girl raised in a secluded monastery and thrust into the complexities of modern American life. His storytelling is rich in spiritual insight and emotional depth, asking readers to reflect on identity, purpose, and the quiet strength found in self-discovery. I found it hard to put the book down-each chapter pulled me in deeper, and I didn't want to stop reading. John writes with such clarity and feeling that you can't help but root for the characters and question your own journey along the way. Becky Mason, reviewer Steeped in Shaolin grabs you by the gi on page one and draws you through teenage brawls, secret emails, and kiss-in-the-park surprises faster than you can shout ""hi-ya!"" The author wields a black-belt gift for holding your attention while scattering valuable, relevant nuggets on courage, friendship, and faith like fortune cookies tossed into a whirlwind-snag one and you'll snap to the next page just to see what cracks open next. I couldn't put it down. Kyle Hill, author of The Bulletproof and Unbreakable Marriage John intricately weaves a suspenseful, heartwarming, thought provoking story that is tough to put down. Like an episode of a great show with a precipitous end that leaves me eager to find out what happens next, I found myself disappointed that I couldn't binge the sequel immediately! Jeff Johnson, reviewer Steeped in Shaolin is an engaging story filled with thought provoking themes. There are moments of depth and comedy throughout the uniquely written cross-cultural adventure. Shannon O'Shea - Author of Mr. Foster's Christmas Trees

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Like many guys, John Cleveland has done some cool things. He's jumped out planes, served his country overseas, chased bad guys as a Highway Patrolman and had more adventures than most. However, he's now retired and wants to give something to the world. The perpetual storyteller, he is now offering clean, fun, heartwarming adventure stories that have no profanity, lewdness or senseless killing. His content is AI free so these tales are from a human brain and typed by hand just for you.

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