The Hidden Treasure of Dutch Buffalo Creek

An eight year old boy named James, aka the wannabe Cisco Kid, nearly lost his life as he searched for precious metal in a bone dry southwest Arizona gully. He retrieved only pyrite before a desert flood swept away his world. 

Over the course of half a century James acquired several additional nicknames. They were reflections of his multiple personalities. His dad called him Traveler or Trav. Some coworkers referred to him as Point Man. A few colleagues labeled him Knowledge Navigator or Nav. 

Under the cool, shimmering waters of Dutch Buffalo Creek, in 2014 A.D., Trav came upon a rusty bayonet. It was buried long ago in the Carolina Piedmont. This discovery is no coincidence; indeed, this bayonet is a symbol of the abundant riches found in the river of history that connects both the past and future. 

The blade reminded Point Man that all that glitters is not gold. Nav expanded the search for real treasure beyond the water’s edge. The blade was a catalyst that drove James to sift through a lifetime of artifacts and bittersweet memories. He found riches from the past and caught a glimpse of the future. Just as the bayonet glimmered in the depths of the water, so does the ongoing work of his family’s unseen witnesses, the Neverborn. 

They reveal ancient treasures that go far beyond mere gold and silver. James is guided into a deeper understanding that he and countless loved ones have been called by name as spoken by the prophet Isaiah: I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.

Your search for real treasure begins when you realize that you are called by name. You are special in the eyes of your Creator. Your spiritual wealth will overcome all of the conflict and competition that troubles the waters in your life.Discover how one family copes when change happens in their lives.

The Hidden Treasure of Dutch Buffalo Creek
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General Fiction/Novel 2016 Finalist Award

Neverborn
Did you ever have a period of time in your life when the whole world crashed in on you?   Rachael, the principal character in this book had such a time; an entire year of tragic events piled one upon the other. 

She finds strength and reassurance from the imagined voices of her never-born children. Her path leads her to write about relentless attacks on her spirit. Along the way she seeks solace from reading about others who have experienced similar loss. 

Rachael’s family and friends join her on this exploratory journey. They consider the written works that influence her life. That intellectual exercise morphs into an emotional and spiritual adventure. Perhaps the imagined voices are real. She sets aside the conversations about pro-life and pro-choice and considers the moment of human formation as described in Jeremiah 1:5.

Neverborn is a valuable resource for anyone dealing with loss and grief.
Hidden Treasure Novels began with the publication of an award-winning debut novel, followed by a sequel novella and several short stories.The author of those stories and founder of this enterprise also manages a newspaper column that encourages aspiring authors to publish the hidden treasure in their stories. Some of those stories are featured on this site. The founder and contributing authors are available to meet with your organization, and will tailor presentations to explore your hidden treasure.