Stephen L. Kent
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Stephen L. Kent
A Sequel To Covered With Montana
by Stephen L. Kent
If you've ever remembered someone - this book was written for you. Requiem For Ancient Footsteps is the haunting sequel to Covered With Montana, a lyrical meditation on love, memory, and the timeless bond between souls.
What if an Assassin wrote a holy book about hypocrisy?
Requiem For Ancient Footsteps is the haunting sequel to Covered With Montana, a lyrical meditation on love, memory, and the timeless bond between two souls. Beneath its prose lies a story of adoration and selflessness—of human fear and devotion—woven through moments that defy the human follies of time and distance. As the characters journey into The Vastness, they confront the dissolution of yesterday and the irrelevance of tomorrow, discovering that true connection lives not in chronology, but in presence. A stirring reflection on legacy and presence, this novel invites readers into sacred spaces where love endures, time dissolves, and every step echoes beyond the veil of endings.
“This is one of the most beautiful imaginings of the unknown and unknowable, sci-fi that honors the peoples, languages, and lands that have always been and will always be.”
Heather Lee
“Requiem for Ancient Footsteps is a beautifully written book that navigates the complexities of life. I found myself deeply intrigued by the depth of the main character. A lifetime of experiences shaped the reality in which he lived and impacted innumerable people as a result. The themes woven throughout the book will linger in your mind long after you've turned the final page. Requiem for Ancient Footsteps is a must-read in 2026! (Amazon Reviews)”
Heather Wozniak
“I thoroughly enjoyed Requiem for Ancient Footsteps. The storyline is captivating and leaves the reader anxious to get on to the next chapter. Mr. Kent makes clear that family and purpose are to be valued more than the pursuit of life's many distractions if you want to enter "the vastness" content and with few regrets when that time comes. This is a well-written, good read that will make you think. (Amazon Reviews)”
Terry Gallagher
“Great book. Holds your attention. (Amazon Reviews)”
Dave
“Steve has woven a complex but simple, violent but comforting, and time-specific but timeless tale of a character whose pursuit of love is unbeginning and unending. This second volume (following “Covered with Montana’) defies genre-classification as it takes the reader through the ‘vastness’ in a way that is at all times auto-biographical, historical, fantasy, romance, and even science fiction. I highly recommend both books. (Facebook post)”
Steve Date (stevedate.com)
From strategic wisdom to mythic journeys, Stephen L. Kent’s books invite you to cross the threshold into clarity, resilience, and transformation. Whether you seek practical tools for leadership or timeless tales of legacy, the journey begins here.
Steve is a husband, father, and grandfather. He is a seasoned leadership instructor, life coach, ordained minister, and has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity. He and his family live in Oro Valley, Arizona. (Autographed copies of any of my books are available. Simply email me at steve@theresultsgroupltd.com for details!)
In addition to Covered With Montana, Stephen L Kent is the author of Strategic Planning & Organizational Culture For Public Safety Agencies and Requiem For Ancient Footsteps.
He and his family live in Oro Valley, Arizona
(Cover photo by Steven Cordes)
Leadership + Destinations = Strategic Advantage
If you want a true Strategic Plan you must create and maintain a supportive, inspiring, forward-thinking Culture. The reverse is also true. Lead like you mean it.
2026
A yearlong companion offering weekly reflections and questions to help you think deeply and live deliberately.
A Book About Legacy
Legacy is the third movement of The Guidant Path trilogy—a clear, steady invitation into the life you build in your later decades, not by striving, but by presence. This book turns from achievement to transmission, from proving yourself to becoming someone others can trust. Through narrative, reflection, and lived practice, it shows how legacy is shaped in ordinary days: in the way you listen, the way you repair, the way you bless the life you’ve lived and offer its wisdom without urgency or performance. Legacy is a guide for adults who are ready to stand in the quiet authority of being an Elderling and live a life that teaches by example.
A Trilogy Of Life - Three Books In One
Three books. One path. A trilogy for youth, adults and elderlings committed to clarity, courage, and long‑term impact.
Book One: The Self Guidant
Leadership isn't a title—it’s a discipline that begins within. In The Self-Guidant, Stephen L. Kent challenges you to stop drifting and start striding with intentionality. By uncovering "The Big Why" behind your actions, you’ll master the art of self-agency and build the foundation necessary to lead others. Your legacy doesn't start with a team; it starts with you.
Book Two: The Team Guidant
Leadership is not a solo journey. In The Team Guidant, Stephen L. Kent takes the principles of self-mastery and applies them to the complex world of team dynamics. Learn how to align your group with The Big Why, move from simple cooperation to deep-seated commitment, and keep your team striding forward with purpose. Transform your workforce from a group of individuals into a unified force for change.
Book Three: The Systems Guidant
Purpose requires a platform. In The Systems Guidant, Stephen L. Kent reveals how to build the organizational frameworks that turn collective effort into lasting impact. By aligning every process with The Big Why, you move beyond personality-driven success to a scalable, resilient system. Stop struggling against your own structure and start building a path that allows your entire organization to keep striding forward.
Book Four: The Strategic Guidant
Strategy is the ultimate act of intentionality. In The Strategic Guidant, Stephen L. Kent explores how to map the future of your organization while staying rooted in your core purpose. By integrating self-mastery, team focus, and systemic excellence into a single, long-term vision, you move beyond simple survival to lasting influence. Stop reacting to the past and start striding toward the horizon you’ve defined.
The Master Collection
One Path. Four Levels Of Excellence. Consistent Leadership. The Guidant Path: The Master Series is the ultimate field guide for those who refuse to lead by accident. By combining the disciplines of self-agency, team dynamics, systemic integrity, and long-term strategy, Stephen L. Kent provides a complete roadmap for building a culture of intentionality. Grounded in "The Big Why," this comprehensive volume is for every leader ready to stop drifting and start striding toward a lasting legacy.