P W CrossThe Idea Miners: The Lost Lake Dig is the first book in The Idea Miners trilogy. My goal in writing the book was first and foremost to create an exciting fantasy adventure. But I wanted to do more. I wanted the story to have a subtle underlying educaional element, and I believe I've succeeded. There is an educational current winding it's way through the book--as I envisioned--but what's out front, in the reader's face if you will, is a nail-biting fantasy adventure with a stunning ending. My hope is that the reader not only comes away from the book with a racing heart, but also a keen awareness of the unique gift and power of the human intellect. Read More Read Less