SHE IS READY TO RISK EVERYTHING, INCLUDING HER HEART, FOR THE SAKE OF HER MISSING BROTHER
CREVICE, Guide One in Janice Boekhoff’s ‘Earth Hunters’ Collection, was first launched in 2016. This clear romance that includes Christian themes follows the daring exploits of an Arizona mine proprietor whose quest to seek out her brother leads her into the guts of the Arizona desert towards the backdrop of the legendary Misplaced Dutchman Gold Mine.
Elery Hearst, pushed by a deep-seated religion, embarks on a treacherous quest to unearth truths buried deep inside the earth and her personal coronary heart. The disappearance of her brother, Garrick, within the desert’s enigmatic canyons thrusts her into the lifetime of Lucan Milner, a person battling his personal demons. Collectively, they confront the echoes of betrayal and loss, battling their method by way of a panorama fraught with hazard and thriller.
In a race towards time, Elery and Lucan navigate harmful bodily and emotional terrains. As they delve into the thriller of the mine, their journey reveals that the truest treasures are these discovered not within the earth however within the resilience of the human spirit and the ability of religion and love. Will they discover the riches they search, or will the associated fee be greater than they bargained for?
Be part of Elery and Lucan on their journey, the place each crevice holds a narrative, and each shadow harbors the promise of a brand new daybreak brimming with edge-of-your-seat suspense.
From the Creator
Since childhood, I’ve been hooked on Indiana Jones films. I might binge-watch them with my household on the weekends. For a few years, I wished to be an archaeologist myself. However that dream fell away once I realized most archaeologists classify clay pot shards for a residing. So, I changed that dream with the dream of changing into a geologist. In my thoughts, rocks had been higher than pots.
The Misplaced Dutchman, Jacob Waltz
Though I gave up archaeology, I by no means misplaced my love for an ideal treasure hunt. Then, in the future a TV present I used to be watching had a phase on the Misplaced Dutchman mine. The myriad of legends reached out with their tantalizing clues and drew me in. Which of them had been actual? Which had been fantasy? Solely the Dutchman knew for positive.
Misplaced Dutchman’s grave
All the golden thriller swirled round one man, Jacob Waltz—the Dutchman—who wasn’t even Dutch. Not a lot is thought about his life, however what is thought intrigued me. Waltz handed by way of the Arizona Territory, spent just a few years in California, after which returned to Arizona. Ultimately, he settled right into a humble existence on a farm close to the Salt River (modern-day Phoenix, AZ), and but he died with a field of wealthy gold ore beneath his mattress. The place did he get entry to such wealth, and why didn’t he flaunt it?
In Crevice, I’ve give you a artistic rationalization, however the reality stays a thriller. Sadly, the main points of the enigmatic Dutchman’s life died with him in 1891.
Creator provides to her “analysis” by hugging a cactus.
This February, my husband and I hiked within the Superstition Mountains. Not likely a hardship since Iowa continues to be a land of frozen tundra at the moment. We walked the terrain that will have challenged the early settlers of the world. We skilled the isolation and the vastness of the mountains. It was like touring again in time. We didn’t discover any gold, but when cactus had been manufactured from gold we’d have hit the mom lode.
And as for the legend of the misplaced mine? Scientists have examined the gold discovered beneath Waltz’s mattress. The chemical signature of the Dutchman’s gold is exclusive. Regardless of intensive testing from mines within the Superstition Mountain space, no match has been discovered.
This implies the supply of the Dutchman’s gold continues to be on the market, ready to be found. When you occur to stumble throughout it, be at liberty to ship just a few chunks of gold ore my method.
From The Guide
Chapter 5
Superstition Mountains
Lucan targeted on the sheriff. “Because it hasn’t rained, we now have a great likelihood of monitoring Garrick and Angela’s actions. You understand how spotty cellphone protection is out right here, however I’ll report again each 4 hours if I can get reception.”
Bending over barely, he circled his fingers to Sienna, a sign for her to select up a scent. The canine took off for the automobile, snuffling and snorting by the motive force’s aspect door.
Elery moved to dam Lucan’s path. “I’d like to return with you.”
Frowning, he shook his head. “I don’t normally work that method.” The look on her face stated she wasn’t satisfied. He wanted a greater purpose. However nothing got here. He glanced on the sheriff, who merely nodded. If Lucan refused to permit the member of the family of a lacking individual to accompany him, it might have an effect on his working relationship with the sheriff. This task simply bought so much more durable. He glanced at her denims and boots. “Do you might have a coat?”
“Sure.”
“Water?”
“Yep.”
Lucan took a deep breath, then blew it out. “Okay. Listed here are the principles. First, by no means intervene with Sienna when she’s engaged on a scent. Don’t discuss to her. Don’t pet her. Don’t even make eye contact. Second, by no means depart my aspect. As we stroll, we’ll make our personal path. Too many will confuse her.”
“Solely two guidelines?” The query got here out impolite, and Elery’s stunned expression stated she knew it.
Lucan gave her a pointy look, however in any other case ignored her remark. He would act skilled, it doesn’t matter what, however nonetheless he couldn’t escape the tragic irony. Three days after burying his personal brother, he was in search of hers.
Reward for CREVICE
“In Crevice, Janice Boekhoff weaves an intriguing and trendy story across the legend of the Misplaced Dutchman Mine. This debut novel has journey, romance, and an insightful non secular thread that readers will take pleasure in.” —Marissa Shrock, writer of The First Precept and The Liberation
“Vivid geological particulars and over a hundred-year-old legacy of heartache tie collectively two wounded souls on a rescue mission by way of the treacherous fantastic thing about the Arizona desert. A scavenger hunt of clues leads the unlikely pair on a journey of religion, forgiveness, and love all infinitely extra beneficial than the fabled gold mine they search. Refreshingly authentic, Boekhoff’s treasure hunt of legends and intrigue will depart you tantalizingly contaminated with gold fever! An journey to not be missed!” —Amy Leigh Simpson, writer of the Lady Subsequent Door Collection
“Prepare for an emotional, action-packed journey by way of the Arizona desert. Half rescue mission, half treasure hunt, Crevice weaves native legend with modern-day greed on this story of forgiveness and redemption. Boekhoff retains the strain excessive till the nail-biting ending. A surprising debut!” —Jill Kemerer, writer of Her Small-City Romance and Surprising Household
“Thriller, journey, and suspense all wrapped up into one! Followers of suspense will love this contemporary, new voice in Christian fiction!” —Katie Ganshert, award-winning writer of The Artwork of Shedding Your self