Down Here

by Sherry Roberts

Ariel Lee inherited the gift of flight and a special connection to the natural world. She talks to the wind and calms storms. When she has a daughter who also flies, Ariel must find a way to teach her child how to survive in the sky, continue to protect her Minnesota town in the grips of environmental change, and keep the family’s secrets. Then a mysterious cousin shows up—demanding to know the truth about a family of women who can fly.

Down Here soars with a sweet and enchanting blend of magical story, small-town sensibility, and heartwarming love.

It is a sequel to the award-winning Up There, which introduces Ariel's story.

348 pages, Paperback

Published September 14, 2025

About the author

Sherry Roberts is the author of award-winning contemporary fiction (Down Here, Up There, Book of Mercy, Maud’s House) and cozy mysteries (Down Dog Diary, Warrior’s Revenge, Crow Calling). Several of her books are Indie Author Project Select titles as well as finalists in the Midwest Book Awards. Sherry has contributed essays and short stories to various publications including Saint Paul Almanac, Minnesota Not So Nice, Dark Side of the Loon. and Mystery Magazine. Her essays are on The Hearth: www.hearth.sherry-roberts.com. She lives in Minnesota, where she feeds the hummingbirds, takes walks, reads by the fire, bakes cookies, and practices yoga.

Reviews

[Michael Barlow · Rating 5 out of 5]

From Up There to Down Here

Having read both books in this series I hope there are more in the future. The characters are well described and easily pictured in one’s mind. The actions and feelings of the characters are very relatable and the fantasy very enjoyable. A book that is sure not to disappoint, and will leave you hoping for more!