Folk Secrets($14.95Value)

Description

Ten year-old Jonathan Quill is handed a precious relic by his mentor, The Codex. It opens the door to a shadowy network of powers seeking to alter history. Throughout his long life, Jonathan is haunted by revelations in the ancient document. With his archaeologist daughter-in-law Patricia and granddaughter Elma, they strive to stay one step ahead of dark forces seeking to control the world. Jonathan is kidnapped as a child by government agents seeking to thwart world powers during the Cold War and is thrust into making choices when torn from his family. He comes to realize the sordid nature of his family line, covering hundreds of years and including pirates, outlaws, inventors, and scientists involved with real historical figures of their different eras. His granddaughter, teenaged Elma, is the only one who believes his quest is the truth. In the end, they discover the treasure's "curse" may be the very thing that holds their family together. Praise for Folk Secrets : "An exciting adventure that plays on themes from films like National Treasure and Indiana Jones." — Kirkus Reviews "It's the kind of historical treasure hunt that could make National Treasure feel tame." — Independent Book Review "Through well-hewn characters who display faith and reason as partners, the gripping story mirrors humanity's constant drive to understand the unknown." — 5 Stars, Indies Today (2026 Book Award Finalist) "Librarians will appreciate the engrossing interplay between generations... and will want to highly recommend Folk Secrets to a large audience of time travel enthusiasts of all ages." — Midwest Book Review