Jake Clayton, a mechanic, takes his young son out into the rural parts of North Carolina. They are amazed when they discover a stone that gives off a blue-white light, even in daylight, a stone that appears to have magic powers of healing.From now on the lives of Jake and his family and friends are not going to be the same. Jake is the holder of something magical. And that means change, important change, and the awakening of Surry County.Tom Scheve lives in Southern Pines, North Carolina, United States of America. This is his first published novel, and it is a stunning debut. Tom is the winner of the Kinglake Unpublished Author competition in the Action genre.'Tom Scheve is brilliant with dialogue. In his hands, everyday speech takes on poetic rhythms.'