The 1959 lodge whispers ancient wisdom to 16-year-old James when he searches for his sister, June. Drawn to the Cascades’ Native legends and haunted by lake spirits, James must seek redemption while on the volcano and deep gratitude for the ghost wolves who save him.
Each carefully chosen detail teleports the reader to 1959 Harmony Falls Lodge, 10 cabins nestled against the reclusive Spirit Lake. Breathe in the music, scents, and setting of a secluded and once magical world as you join James in his quest to rescue his sister and find his sense of self.
The story of
Losing June
Meet 16-Year old James at Spirit Lake, where he thinks his biggest challenge of the summer of 1959 will be his long-distance swimming and submersion conditioning to prepare him for an Ice-Man contest.
Little did he know his true tests are still ahead on Mount St. Helens