PAULA'S REVIEW
This was an artfully woven plot between two time periods.
This was an artfully woven plot between two time periods.
An abandoned baby captures the hearts of Ranger Henry Erikkson and his wife Alma after they lost their baby son in a flash flood. The 1948 time period chronicles finding Billy and the turmoil surrounding his identification. In the present, great granddaughter Talia Erikkson struggles with an ethical problem in her career. She moves to Zion National Park to regroup and works in a gift shop at the park. There she meets Park Ranger Blake Mitchell who becomes her hiking buddy as she crosses hikes off her bucket list. A DNA test brings questions about her heritage.
This is the first book I have read by this author although I have several on my shelves. It was so wonderfully written that I will be sure to move them up my list. The characters were realistic. I ached for Alma and what she was going through. And in both eras, the author brought out spiritual struggles and presented viable solutions. The danger and excitement came through in the modern scenes of hiking in treacherous canyons. The romance showed the faith and maturity of the characters.
*A complimentary copy of this book was provided by Kregel through NetGalley. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are mine alone.*5 stars and a solid faith thread
*A complimentary copy of this book was provided by Kregel through NetGalley. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are mine alone.*5 stars and a solid faith thread
In 1948, Zion National Park ranger Henry Eriksson and his wife, Alma, are less than one year removed from their infant son's sudden death in a flash flood, and the weight of the loss hasn't diminished with time. When Henry discovers an abandoned baby in a hatbox on his morning rounds, he's unsure how to react, but Alma is delighted, and she reignites with purpose at what seems to be a miracle from God.
Nearly eighty years later, Talia Eriksson leaves her job at an athleisure company in Palo Alto, California, in disgrace and returns to Zion National Park to reconnect with her grandfather and review her life goals. But when an at-home DNA test exposes family secrets, Talia and her newfound friend, law enforcement ranger Blake Mitchell, work together to search for answers.
Talia navigates the rocky path into her past with Blake by her side, what she discovers may alter everything she knew to be true about herself. With the uncertain future looming, Talia must learn that family is deeper than genetics and that trusting God can mean being still and clinging to the Rock.
Kregel Publishing, September, 2025
Available in digital ebook, paperback, and hardcover
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