Desert Gold: A Tale of Hope
In the heart of a desert so vast and burning that metal bends like wax, a family has built something extraordinary, a paradise of date palms and sparkling water, of books and music and fireflies that flash in the dark. Michael and Katherine have made an oasis out of nothing. Their three children, the daring Grey, the steadfast Blake, and the faithful Claire, have never known any other world.
Until the night a strange light appears on the dunes.
What follows will sweep Grey, Blake, and Claire far beyond the safety of their oasis, across burning sands, into a frozen kingdom, through palace dungeons and forest hideouts, and finally into an unlikely alliance with the very villains who set their ordeal in motion. Along the way they will encounter a mysterious boy who knows the desert like no one else, a captive king, a legendary book about a fortune in desert gold, and the question that drives everything: what, or whom, do you put first in your life?
And when old friends appear in the most unexpected places, the children discover that the world of the Tales of Hope is larger and more connected than anyone imagined.
Desert Gold is the third book in the Tales of Hope series, a richly imagined adventure where familiar faces return, new friendships are forged in the most desperate of circumstances, and the quiet, transforming power of faith changes even the hardest of hearts. At its center are three children who prove the truth of Psalm 127:4: "Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one's youth."
"Like watching a great movie unfold... cracking adventure stories... reminiscent of C.S. Lewis's Narnia Books." Five Stars
"Desert Gold is a marvellous Christian allegorical tale, just perfect for ages ten and above. I have read all three books and would put them on a par with C.S. Lewis's Narnia. Cracking adventure stories on the surface and also grounded in God with lessons for us all to learn." — Julia Wilson, Christian Bookaholic Five Stars
"An exciting tale that grips your imagination from the first page. The author deals with themes like dishonesty, fear and forgiveness in such a positive and edifying way. I enjoyed this book like a cool glass of water on a hot summer evening, always going back for more." — David Cuff, LocalView Five Stars
A wholesome story rooted in Christian faith, perfect for families and young readers ages 8–14. Part of the Tales of Hope series by Rick Nau.