A petite but fearless Northwestern ranch girl finds friendship & adventure in an unusual creature thought to be the folklore, Bigfoot.
As Paula embarked on a search for her only friend, her dog Hobo. She soon discovered that she would be the one needing to be rescued from the dangers of The Dire Mountains. Risking the secret of him and the rest of the Miccilian's, Sky Eyes takes a chance by helping Paula, and trusting that the Miccilian's secrets would be safe with her.
With a search party now on the search for Paula, they encounter an army of armed men lurking in the mountains. After seeing them, the local Sheriff, and Wildlife Officer, begin to unravel a strange mystery that intertwines their fate with Paula's and the Miccilian.
When Paula wakes up lying on her back porch, deep down she knows someone carried her there. But who? With partial visions of a barefoot, long-haired man, she is determined to find the truth. She goes to a hermit, and teller of tales, Zeb, who has told her many stories of giants in the forest. She comes to discover that those giants, were actually guardians that came from the shadows to rescue her.
When a bio tech corporation owner comes into possession of photos of the Miccilian and rumors of their healing powers, he sees an advancement in a true cure for many diseases. Motivated by power & greed, he will do whatever it takes to capture them, including kill whoever gets in his way.
Paula finds that protecting her new friends and their secrets comes at the cost of betrayal and heartache. She also learns the value of true friendship.
After she is given an Age Stone from the powerful elder Kotac, she soon discovers her own hidden abilities. One of them being visions of the future.
With the aid of the Age Stone, the gentle giant Sky, and her new love Dawson, by her side, she leads her family down a path to the only place their pursuers cannot go. A path to another time or a path to another world, they would soon find out, down the path of the Miccilian.
About the Author :
Raised on a farm in East Tennessee, E.N. Ivey grew up being the youngest of seven children, to what he calls the greatest parents a boy could ask for. Growing up on a farm in the 70's was a child's wonderland if you had an imagination, and he had a vivid one. With it, he searched the Amazon for the deadly Fog Monster. He went to the year 3020 with a homemade time machine. He chased cattle rustlers down the Rio Grande and yes, he came face to face with the big hairy man of the woods, Bigfoot. He found that with his imagination, he could go anywhere or do anything. He also loved to make up stories to tell his family. He now has been happily married to his loving wife Peggy for 33 years and has two wonderful sons. Still armed with an imagination, and revisiting those childhood memories, he decided to try and fulfill a lifelong dream. Writing.
Review :
The author's writing is vivid and immersive, bringing the landscape & emotions to life with exceptional detail. The world-building is stunning, making the Miccilian legends feel real & believable. This book is not just a story of survival and discovery; it's a tale of courage, trust, and the fight to protect those we love... and trust me, the climax? You won't see it coming! For readers who love adventure, folklore, and strong willed heroines, it is an absolute must read. The author has created a masterpiece. -(Read by Heart) Anjali Nolkha
I was absolutely mesmerized by this book. It was a page turner from the beginning to the end. I could see this turning into a movie. It's a must read! -Rana Posthuma
This was an amazing read, with lots of excitement, twists, and turns. I loved how the story played out! A wonderful heartfelt novel. Outstanding writing. -Lena Bailey
I loved this book! I was drawn into the story so quickly that I didn't want to put it down. I am passing this to my granddaughter and sister. It is good clean fun and I highly recommend it. -J. Lamb
I'm not usually drawn to this sort of story, but It immediately grabbed my attention and kept me on the edge of my seat. Can't wait for more from E.N. Ivey. -Lisa Dial
