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~ Excerpts of the letter from Liz to Josh ~ Hopefully, I can explain myself well enough to earn your forgiveness. My life got flipped upside down the week before I met you. I told you Daddy got mauled by a bear and that my cousin Damon and I became lost trying to save him, but that’s not exactly the truth. Perhaps one day I will explain, but now isn’t the right time. [...] My cousin Damon has disappeared. I have a good idea where he went, and he told everyone he’d be fine, but something in my heart tells me he’s in trouble. Not just Damon. I have a dreadful feeling that something bad is about to happen to me, as well. After praying my guts out, I finally received some guidance about what I need to do. I’m going after him. I don’t know why or how, but because of that still small voice, I’m sure it’s the right thing to do. I’m leaving early this morning, and I’m truly sorry I won’t see you before you go home. Thank you for serving the Lord. You’ve blessed my life in more ways than you know. You might be wondering why I’ve given you a rock ... well, I’m hoping you’ll find out soon why I felt you should have it. God placed us on the same dock at the same time, and I truly hope our paths cross again someday! Sincerely, Elizabeth Bracken
Elizabeth Bracken’s father, Ryan, is a researcher of phenomena and folklore for the United States government. Since her mother left them, Liz has enjoyed shadowing Ryan on his “Indiana Jones” adventures. But this time, Ryan’s journey is a simple search for the source of a bland, black stone at a remote lake in British Columbia and Liz starts college soon and must prepare for her upcoming ACT test. Supporting his daughter’s decision to stay with relatives in Sitka, Alaska and study, Ryan omits telling Liz the stone is actually a rare diamond with mysterious qualities. The trip should only take a few days, and if he finds the jackpot, he’ll return for his beautiful sidekick and include her in revealing the greatest discovery of his career. But Ryan doesn’t return ... and his satellite phone quits working. Surrounded by unfamiliar cousins and a thousand miles from home, Elizabeth is forced to reach for help beyond herself. In Kirus, shadows of the paranormal collide with truth as Liz uncovers the unbelievable. Does she have the courage to cross an unknown realm and face a cursed race to save her father? In this religious thriller, a journey of exploration and treasure hunting lead the Bracken family to discover the reality of biblical ideals hidden in modern folklore.