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  Embracing skills inherited from our ancestors takes courage and determination. Native Americans use masterful storytelling, myths, legends, and colorful dances to pass their traditions from generation to generation. Factual places are woven into this fictional story about two woman who understand their heritage, become National Park Rangers, and go through intense training for Search & Rescue with their dog. When tragedy strikes, they reluctantly leave Red Hill Tower but they are determined to carry on. 

[Young Adult/Adult Fiction, Fire Science, Search & Rescue, Environmental Issues]

As the women recover from their ordeal at Red Hill Tower, they are asked to join a new group, formed when priceless Native American artifacts begin to show up on the Black Market where the Navy is keeping watch. They are also showing up at crime scenes around the Southwest. Haunted by the tragedy, the lead investigator suggests they attend one of his sessions on the Criminal Mind. This helps them understand what they will face and give them closure. The women use their skills as National Park Rangers to deliver Smokey the Bear's Message to campers, where they use the opportunity as a cover to gather information about the Museums involved with missing artifacts.   

[Young Adult/Adult Fiction, Native American Indians, National Monuments and Parks]

 FACTUAL events and places are woven into the story-line about the greatest haul of Native American Artifacts in history as the 8-member group continues their adventure through the American Southwest. This creates an unbreakable bond as they find and repatriate the artifacts, learn about Native Americans, build interesting drones, and enjoy traveling to National Monuments.  When information surfaces, the team feels like they are getting close to discovering who is behind the thefts, but the thieves have other plans. They challenge the team to retrieve the artifacts before they are gone forever, sending them to impossible places, during  treacherous weather. 

[Young Adult/Adult Fiction, Native American Indians, National Monuments and Parks]

As  the women and their husbands crisscross the Southwest in their custom fifth wheels, the Navy steps up their involvement and accompany the team on what they believe is their last quest. The group uses drones to chase down and capture the thieves, but things don't go as planned. Faced with another quest, the team rallies to the occasion, then is disappointed when the thieves are not caught.

[Young Adult/Adult Fiction, Native American Indians, National Monuments and Parks]