Whispers of the Feathered Stone

By Tom Campbell

A Middle-Grade Western Adventure Mystery

Courage runs deeper than gold. And some secrets refuse to stay buried.

It's the summer of 1890, and twelve-year-old Mia Jude finds herself far from home, riding a dusty wagon trail to Saddle Creek Ranch in the wilds of the Arizona Territory. Alongside her older sister Gena, Mia is ready to spend the summer learning the ways of ranch life with their spirited cousins Lexi and Millie. But what begins as a season of chores, horseback rides, and family bonding soon turns into the adventure of a lifetime.

When the girls discover a strange carving in the barn and hear tales of the infamous outlaw Rattlesnake Joe, who vanished with a stash of stolen gold, their curiosity is sparked. Legends whisper of hidden treasure, haunted ridges, and mysterious cave markings left behind. What starts as a playful exploration quickly turns serious when a real bank robbery shakes the nearby town of Dusty Ridge, and the girls realize the outlaws may be connected to the very same legend they've uncovered.

As danger creeps closer, Mia and her cousins must summon their courage, their faith, and their cleverness to face challenges far beyond what they imagined. From lasso lessons to river rescues, secret caves to outlaw standoffs, the girls forge unbreakable bonds and uncover truths that will change them forever. And when whispers of Silas Crowley, a powerful landowner with shadowy motives, begin to stir, the girls realize the treasure they seek may be worth far more, and cost far more than gold.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the American West, this story is a heartfelt, action-filled tale of bravery, sisterhood, and trusting God even in the most uncertain of times.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F3VTNNR4
• ISBN13: 9798316806638
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"