A flash of freak-storm lightning energizes a Crystal which allows Ava Pemberton to connect online with an unnamed prophet in ancient times. She calls him Vineman. Ava helps Vineman heal from a life threatening injury as he adjusts to living in a cave in hiding from his people. He helps her see new perspectives concerning God and other issues that threaten Ava's peace. These include tension between her and her mother concerning family values, an excess of parental control in her life, and a best friend who comes out as lesbian and ostracizes Ava afterwards. As Ava is struggling with these issues, she turns to new friends and experiments with dishonesty and drinking. We also learn about her secret love interest.
Meanwhile, Vineman listens to Ava's concerns, guiding her to look to God for answers. He does this even as he is learning how to live secreted in a stark cave with a water source but very little food or physical comforts. He eventually makes a friend who brings him supplies and provides a way for him to go out of his cave at night and see what his people are up to. He finds them amassing armies for a great battle which threatens to destroy the entire civilization. What he knows could save them, yet they won't listen.
At Vineman's encouragement, Ava slowly attempts to make changes in her relationship with her mother. Then Vineman's whereabouts are discovered. His life is in danger. And the crystal disappears. How will Ava deal with this new challenge?
Etched - Ava's Battle, introduces the reality and humanity of an ancient prophet. Through a little bit of magic, we see into the life of a modern youth struggling to unearth her core beliefs. It is the first in a series that will highlight scriptural prophets and show how their teachings are relevant and healing for issues we face right now, today.
Peck, Trudy J.: - Trudy J. Peck was raised from the rough beginnings of being sister to a horde of ruffians. Surviving that, she and her handy, warm hearted husband Gordon opted to brave the parenting adventure and brought seven brilliant young people into this world. Not fully content, the Pecks often sheltered people between castles that came in off the street, so multitudes of many nationalities now call them Mom and Dad. After years of providing child care, herding children and cub scouts, performing and directing theatre and dance productions, and aiding her husband in his various ventures at work, Mrs. Peck graduated to the high honor of Grandma with the current number at 19 and counting! She and her husband had the remarkable opportunity of serving a 2 year mission in Sierra Leone, West Africa, which sparked a deep desire to share God's message and impact lives. With this book and others to follow, Mrs. Peck desires to continue her mission of bringing hope to the world and paving the way for future adventures that will make a lasting difference.
Quass, Heather: - Heather Quass, mother of 4 works out of her home, producing books and book covers. Owner of MythicQuill publishing She has assisted in publishing children's picture books, fantasy/Adventure fiction and now, the Etched series.
