Yep, Book 13 in the Uncharted series is now in the production phase. Kindle readers can already pre-order the ebook on Amazon. (I will let you paperback and large print readers know as soon as those versions can be ordered.)
So, instead of the planned summer release, this next installment in the Uncharted series will be available March 19, 2024.
And that is more than just a random date. I picked it because it’s the very important March equinox. If you’ve read many of the Uncharted books, you know why!
The March equinox is the spring equinox (first day of spring) for us in the Northern Hemisphere, but for the Southern Hemisphere, which includes the Land, it’s the autumn equinox.
According to the lore of the Land, the only time anyone has entered the Land was on their autumn equinox. So, it makes sense that our next visit to the Land should be on that date as well.
In fact, if the Lord allows, I want to make the equinox each March a release date for the Uncharted series.
My incredibly talented cover designer, Najla Qamber, created an exquisite cover for Uncharted Peace. I don’t normally like much of the cover model’s face to show because I want readers to get to fill in some details for themselves, but this woman looks so much like Lena, I couldn’t refuse.
And here is a little about the story…
Lena
Vestal enjoys spending her days cooking for her siblings and her nights
curled up with a good book… or a letter from Philip Roberts, the
overseer of Falls Creek and only man ever to capture her heart. It’s
safe to dream of a future with him while she is still sheltered by the
older brother and sister who raised her. When Philip’s final letter
announces his forthcoming arrival to take her to Falls Creek, Lena must
leave all that is familiar to make her dream a reality.
Philip
Roberts takes his duties as the overseer of Falls Creek seriously, not
only to please God but also to prove his competence. Having been in the
pastoral position for two years, Philip’s dissertation is anticipated by
all the overseers of the Land, particularly his father. Producing a
work of great merit would prove his worth, as would setting an excellent
example of holy matrimony in his church.
Lena’s yearning for the
security of Philip’s love compels her to spend a month without her
siblings at the isolated Inn at Falls Creek. To prepare for their
nuptials, Philip informs her the Land’s tradition requires they compare
family lineage. When she receives hers from her sister, a shocking
secret about her true origins means she must choose between protecting
her family and marrying the man of her dreams.
And when Philip’s published book is distributed before he can check it, both feel their hopes dissolve.
But at the Inn at Falls Creek, no one is alone and everyone is worthy.
