Publisher's Synopsis
Resilient is a coming of age story that will have you cheering for a trio of teens who, despite the odds, never give up. For high school junior Steve Brandon, trouble begins with a short fishing trip, a relaxing escape from reality. Steve's world turns upside-down when he discovers a mysterious metal box on the Missouri River's muddy banks. The golden treasure inside presents a mystery that must be solved. Steve sets out with his best friend and a cousin to learn the gold's secrets. The three are soon immersed in an adventure that sends shockwaves through the city's highest offices. Along the way, the trio leaves a wake of reeling public officials, crooked cops, and thwarted would-be thieves. This extraordinary tale proves that learning a life skill or two does not have to be stuffy. Resilient will keep you guessing, entertain you, and inject you into a captivating dilemma all the way to the final showdown. The ending is so unexpected that the role of destiny cannot be ignored.
