Sydney Morgan is no wimp. A black belt in karate, her 
defensive moves help keep her tough even when her mom is diagnosed with cancer and her long-lost dad shows up to play nice guy. But when an unexpected gift transports her through space and time to the land of Zarahemla, Syd just might be in over her head. Accused of being a spy, she has to prove she’s no threat to the locals–including Captain Helaman himself!
As war quickly approaches, Helaman calls upon Syd to help his stripling warriors prepare to fight. Torn between concern for her family and for her new friends, Syd musters her wits, strength, and faith to face the coming battle–but her feelings for chief warrior Tarik put her heart on the line. Who will survive the Lamanites’ fierce onslaught? And will Syd ever make it home again?
Kathi Oram Peterson tells a compelling story of a teenage girl torn by opposing forces, even in her own world. The characters are well developed and believable, the dialogue interesting, and the descriptions are vivid. The story is a fast-paced adventure and is hard to put down. I’m already anxious to read the sequel to this story and hope she won’t keep me waiting long.
Paperback, 257 pages, Published by Covenant, ISBN-10# 1-59811-551-0
Heather, thank you for reading and reviewing my book. My publisher has the sequel so hopefully they won’t keep you waiting too long.:)
I thoroughly enjoyed the book. As I read it I remember wondering, would I remember all the names of cities and people, sequence of battles ect if I were put into that position?
I enjoyed the feeling of knowing Captain Heleman personally, I think she portrayed him very well.
I’m anxious to get my hands on the sequel. I’m wondering if that will conclude the story.