Book description
A lost treasure. A riddled quest. The healing power of friendship.
Legends are tucked into every fold of the Colorado mountains surrounding the quaint town of Mercy Peak, where residents are the stuff of tall tales, the peaks are taller still, and a lost treasure has etched mystery into the…
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1 author picked Born of Gilded Mountains as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The characters and their situations moved right into my heart. Their small town nestled in the mountains is gorgeous, the mysterious quest complex and intriguing, and despite the darkness there is light. The ending brought multiple misty-eyed "awww" moments and a real feel-good satisfaction. I want to read this story again.
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