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Through Water and Stone
Christian women's fiction
Through Water and Stone
In 1948, a ranger and his wife in Zion National Park are grieving their infant when they discover an abandoned baby whose presence will reshape their family story. Decades later, Talia's DNA test exposes questions about her origins and sends her into the park's past with ranger Blake helping her follow the trail. The two timelines gradually connect through family secrets, loss, and choices made by people who believed they were protecting those they loved. Barnett's split-time novel blends national-park atmosphere, mystery, romance, and a thoughtful exploration of identity and belonging.
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Death of an infant son in a flash flood and prolonged parental grief; abandoned baby; suspicions of kidnapping/abduction; Afghanistan-war veteran with a troubled past; family secrets and identity questions; Christian faith and romance.
Alcohol-Free Pour
Mint Lemonade
A bright, refreshing sip suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
What you'll need
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 1/2 oz simple syrup ↗
- 6 mint leaves ↗
- 4 oz cold water
- Ice
How to mix it
- Combine the noncarbonated ingredients in a glass or shaker and stir or shake until mixed. Pour over ice, top with any carbonated ingredient, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Use a matching citrus wheel, berry, or herb from the recipe when available.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Village Garden Gin and Tonic
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A crisp botanical pour suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
What you'll need
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How to mix it
- Fill a highball glass with ice. Add gin, cucumber, and mint, top with tonic water, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Cucumber ribbon and mint sprig.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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