Roger L BrooksRoger L. Brooks spent over fourteen years crafting "The Sacred Order and the Mystical Legend of Saint Francis of Assisi," drawing inspiration from his first visit to Assisi in 2004. His deep research into Franciscan history, Renaissance art, and Vatian architecture is evident throughout the novel. Brooks successfully blends his interests in religious history, spiritual philosophy, and thriller storytelling in this debut work. Brooks is an entrepreneur, payments and loyalty executive, podcaster, writing coach, and publisher with a sincere desire to help others by sharing what he has learned as a husband, father, colleague and friend. He has dedicated his life to promoting optimism and kindness, while encouraging personal growth and development through the essence of one's story. Read More Read Less