The others, too, began rushing up the hill, and it was Phil’s turn to quiet them in an urgent tone and signal for them to stay low. Nothing could have prepared them for what they saw when they got to the top.“What are they doing?” Emily whispered, her eyes wide. “This is our land!”
“I don’t know,” Phil replied grimly. “Whatever it is, I’m calling the police.”The skies are clear, the weather is beautiful, and the Bakers are eager to welcome a new family, the Wilburs, to the farm next-door. Phil, Abby, Andy, and Tom Baker are learning how to relate to their new friends when they discover a mysterious crate hiding an ancient ruby ring that triggers strange activity on the Wilburs’ farm.A trail of clues leads to two conflicting stories of strife in the Old West, but it seems that the theft and aggression surrounding this ring haven’t stayed in the past. When the safety of both families is threatened, it’s up to the Bakers to figure out what is going on before it’s too late.
Author
C. R. Hedgcock is a Christian author who aspires to use the powerful tool of storytelling for God’s glory. In list form, she is: A homeschool grad. An avid reader since childhood (when she gets the time). Someone who can’t stop writing. But she finds it more interesting to say she is an adventurer, traveling the world in search of characters, events, settings, cultures, and history to include in her stories. C. R. always strives to appreciate the beauty in everything, live life to the full, and present educational facts in a thrilling, fresh, and always inspiring way. She has had the privilege of traveling across England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Southern Africa, France, Germany, Spain, and Iceland–so far!Being home-schooled gave her unique opportunities to grow close to her family and learn how the Bible applies to all of life. She has become the published author of seven full-length novels. The books, published by Grace and Truth Books under the series title Baker Family Adventures, have been read and loved by children across the US and UK.
Endorsements
“C. R. Hedgcock’s stories are fun, intriguing, and good reads for the whole family. Her characters are relatable and teach children great lessons through their examples. Get ready for adventure, suspense, and lots of family fun!” – John J. Horn, author of the Men of Grit series
“I read the first two books in the Baker Family Adventure series and I’ve re-read them several times since. They teach important Biblical principles while at the same time your heart is racing from excitement and suspense! Thank you, Miss Hedgcock, for clean, exhilarating and God-honoring mysteries.” – Journey, 15 years old