Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for. Over the past weeks, you’ve made some excellent guesses at the cover design, and one of you even told me what you thought the title would be!
Who was wrong? Who was right?
And what kind of adventure do the Bakers have in the beautiful Highlands of Scotland?
Well….
Maybe they get to have a relaxing vacation, without danger or anything going wrong.
Maybe they take leisurely hiking trips, eat hearty food, and snap photos by the side of lochs.
Or maybe they stumble upon a mystery and get caught in a race for something that has been hidden for years … and end up Hunting in the Highlands for a clue that belongs to one man, yet could impact a whole generation.
Andy braced his hands against the wooden fence, his legs flew, and his boots slapped the muddy ground on the other side. Its sogginess sucked away his momentum as he started running again.
“Halt there!” a voice commanded.
Andy jolted to a standstill, panting, his heart pounding hard. The poacher had stopped on the opposite side of the burn, uphill among the tree trunks. His bow was drawn and an arrow glinted angrily on the string.
After the perils of Iceland, the Bakers plan to enjoy a relaxing vacation with their relatives, the Drakes, in Scotland. Andy goes deer stalking with Uncle Clive, Abby goes horse-back riding and sightseeing with Phil and their cousin Millie, and Tom travels with his parents to the Isle of Bute.
Three incidents throw the trip into a spiral of confusion, and, scattered across Scotland, the Bakers have clues that don’t seem to belong to the same puzzle. A government weapon has fallen into the hands of a top-secret academy, and the only way to stop the spread of dangerous lies is to find the weapon and discover the significance of the name ‘Haelix.’
Who was the desperate poacher? Can Millie help Detective Mortimer solve the mystery while the Bakers’ favorite secret agent is being pursued in a relentless Highland manhunt? And can Phil and the twins reach him before it’s too late?
A race across the moors, a clue beneath the waves of Loch Ness, and an ever-shifting game of strategy—everyone is hunting for a long-hidden message that could affect the future of the free world.
I’m so excited to share this Scottish adventure with you! It’s bursting with things like archery, gun-dogs, a mysterious band of scruffy lads, bagpipes, and more that I can’t tell you about or I’ll ruin the story 🙂
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How exciting! I’m looking forward to reading the book in the near future.
Yay!!! Sounds so exciting! Can’t wait till it’s on Grace and Truth. Hoping to get it for my birthday!
We are so excited! Love the cover!!😀It sounds amazing! Looking forward to reading it! We will be watching for it on Grace and Truth books. Thank you for writing this series!
Love the cover! Looks very Scottish. 😀 And the title is good too! Lots of eager people in my family awaiting to get their hands on a copy (including myself!). Good job on all the research, writing, and editing for another book! Thank-you all the way from Australia!
Oh wow!!!!!!!!!!! I love the title and I am just about flipping I am so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yeah, my Brother is getting pretty desperate to get his hands on a copy. I’m excited too of course
WOW!!!!!! :D:D:D Praise the Lord!! SOOOOO excited!!! Cover looks AWESOME and my family and I can hardly wait to read it!!! We will keep an eye out for it’s appearance on Grace & Truth 🙂 🙂
Thank you once again Caitlin for the hard work!!! May the Lord richly repay your efforts for His kingdom!!
I can’t wait until it is out!!! I will be ordering it as soon as it is available. What clan tartan is used for the cover?
Hi Hannah,
You’ve asked a great question … Did you email me with your (correct) guess?
Yes, I did. That is so exciting!!
The cover is awesome! Can’t wait!!!
so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! when will it be avalible on amazon?
Looks really good! I’m excited! 😀
The story sounds so intriguing! Do you write the “backs” of the books, or does your publisher? Just wondering.
Hi Isabelle,
Yes, I do 🙂
I’m SOOOO excited for the next book!! It’s definitely on my Christmas list!
Yes!!! I love the cover and the synopsis. I’m so excited to read it!
Thank you again for sharing your talent with us! May God continue to bless the work of your hands.
Woo hoo! Looks so exciting.
Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can’t wait to read it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It looks beautiful!!!!!!!!!!
So cool! Love the cover, the plaid is awesome. Definitely on my Christmas list.
I’m so glad you are all excited for the adventure! 😊
Who can guess the clan tartan on the cover?
Is it Clan MacGregor?
Jubilee, you…
are…
RIGHT!
Well done! 🙂
Is that tartan on the cover the Macdonald Clan Tartan?
I’m SO excited to read this! The cover is AMAZIIIIIING! I love it! This cover is the best, I think! I’ll have to ask my mum what she thinks about the clan tartan since she’s actually Scottish!
Curiosity question, why did you choose the clan MacGregor tartan? Are they somehow connected ? Or was it just personal choice.
Great question, Jac! Clan MacGregor has a key part to play in the unfolding message at the end of the story…
Unfolding message? Sounds mysterious…
Suspense. Noooo! 😛
Cool! I cant wait to read this book!
I figured it was somehow connected. Cant wait to see how the story unfolds. I’ve been wanting the Bakers to go to Scotland for a long time, so i am looking forward to reading it.