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Legends aren’t made—they’re unlocked.
Eighteen years ago, eccentric geologist Virgil Landowski vanished during an ill-fated Arctic expedition searching for a mythical cave said to hold red diamonds. All he left behind was a strange geode and a son who grew up believing his father’s quest was madness.
Now, Nick Landowski is content to live his life as a blue-collar mine foreman—until an accident cracks open his father’s geode and reveals a hidden key. That discovery pulls him into a harrowing journey spanning both modern and ancient worlds, where enemies close in at every turn.
Along the way, Nick uncovers a link connecting the secret Coke formula to powers older than winter itself—
and a revelation that could threaten the survival of Christmas.
Perfect for fans of James Rollins, Lincoln Child, and R.A. Salvatore, The First Descent is a high-stakes contemporary fantasy adventure where heists, hidden legends, and holiday myths collide.
“Following in the steps of modern hybrid masters like Doug Preston and James Rollins, Mike Pace’s The First Descent is a blistering blend of the traditional thriller with just the right measure of fantasy. A wildly imaginative tale distinguished by a masterful plot, pitch-perfect pacing, and unforgettable characters we can’t wait to meet again, The First Descent is not to be missed!” – Jon Land, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author
A government that knew. A man who remembered. A story that won’t go away.
On an ordinary October afternoon in 1974, oilfield foreman Carl Higdon vanished while elk hunting in Wyoming’s Medicine Bow National Forest. When search crews found him hours later—dazed, incoherent, and miles from where he should’ve been—his story would defy logic, ignite international interest, and challenge everything we think we know about alien encounters.
Taken: The Complete Carl Higdon Story is the definitive account of one of America’s most compelling and credible alien abduction cases. With insights from alien abduction expert, Dr. R. Leo Sprinkle, never-before-shared hypnosis transcripts, and Margery Higdon’s emotional retelling of the search and aftermath, this is more than a UFO story. It’s a testimony. A challenge to skeptics.
A call to reexamine what might be watching us from the stars.
“Absolutely riveting — a must-read for anyone intrigued by extraterrestrial encounters! If you’re searching for a genuine, no-nonsense account of alien contact, this is it. Carl Higdon, a humble man of integrity, shared his mind-bending experience with those closest to him — and they believed him without hesitation. Known throughout his community as a straight shooter, Carl’s story stood unchallenged. Now, author Laura Ranger masterfully connects every piece of the puzzle in this unforgettable deep dive into The Complete Carl Higdon Story. Prepare to question everything you thought you knew about close encounters of the fourth kind.”– Patricia Baker & Patricia Kirkman, Supernatural Girlz Podcast.