Before Stolen Tongues, Pale Peak held its own dark secrets…
On the Cold Valley Reservation, Onwé Lopez feels trapped between past and present. His people are abandoning ancient ways, drawn instead to the local church. Haunted by dreams of his childhood friend Akántha, who disappeared years ago, Onwé grapples with questions he can’t ignore.
Then a tragic accident shakes the town, bringing a stranger with tales of death and a haunting figure prowling the night. Elders grow restless as whispers from hidden caves call to Onwé, promising the impossible: to return those he’s lost.
As fear grips Cold Valley, Onwé must confront a sinister force as ancient as the mountain. But will facing it save his community—or condemn it?
