An ancient curse. A modern feud. A forbidden treasure of unimaginable wealth. Any one of these things alone could mean trouble for world-renowned archaeologist and adventurer John Byrd. However, when he finds himself confronted with all three, John learns that not only is his own life in peril, but the fulfillment of an ageless prophecy is in danger as well. In a frantic bid to save her father, John’s brilliant daughter, Sariah, and her new husband, Ammon Rogers, must decipher a set of arcane clues hidden in plain sight around Salt Lake City. Battling against the clock the newlyweds soon realize that their path is leading them to a place right out of legend. It is a place mankind is not meant to discover. It is a place the desperate are willing to kill to find. In this sequel to the breakout novel The Lost Stones, readers of all ages will find themselves racing to the last page, trying to solve the riddles that lead to The Lost Mine.
Paul Rimmasch was born and reared in the Salt Lake Valley. He graduated from Weber State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminalistics and a minor in Photography. Paul has spent the last twenty years working as a Crime Scene Investigator for Weber-Metro CSI and is active in Forensic Science education and Law Enforcement training. He lives in Ogden Utah with his wife and three children and is an avid hiker and gardener.
Awesome book! Loved reading the next chapter in the story of Ammon and Sariah! I really enjoyed the plot and the "treasure hunt" is great if you're a Utah native! All real places and stories! I really enjoy the mixture of history and fiction. It's a good balance. Also, the cover art is amazing!!