In the Valley of the Smoking River: Coming of Age A synopsis Welcome first time readers and returning readers, Welcome back "In the Valley of the Smoking River: Coming of Age," is the second book of the "In the Valley..." series. Key tribal members from book one continue their spiritual and life's journeys, while new members join the story, adding color and depth to the total experience. Come join us in the valley of the smoking river and walk with the ancient ones. Become part of the ancient culture. Come experience times of hunger, times of feast, times of danger, times of joy, times of...