What began as a joyous family outing for Charles, Hannah and their children became a quest that would test their courage, faith and love in ways none could imagine.
In a high mountain meadow, Emily and little Christopher discover an enormous purple stone with a brilliant white flower that grows from its glassy surface. Christopher’s desire to present a gift to his injured father overcomes him and he plucks the flower from the stone. This simple act will change their lives forever. In the blink of an eye, Hannah and the children vanish – leaving Charles behind on the mountain.
Hannah's courage helps them escape from PoKala and the Valley of Maharuun to the alabaster city of Shimar. Brave new friends become family as Hannah and the children help fulfill the promise of a father to his daughter and rescue the city's people.
From the slopes of the rugged mountains to the shadow of the black pool, the castaways will vanquish an ancient foe and cling to each other in the hope that they will discover a way home. They will travel far before understanding the true purpose of their presence in these distant lands.
