Winds Of Promise (Thoene, Bodie, Wayward Wind Series.)

The Story

Winds of Promise deposits the reader in the 1850 gold rush fever that gripped San Francisco. The story of Rafer Maddox, the impulsive pilot of the steamer New World is rich in detail, the destitute Jamie O'Reilly whose true identity changes Maddox's life forever, his enemy Marrasco, and his true friend Elijah are all vividly portrayed. Maddox stumbles into a deadly ring of thievery that threatens all he loves, and brings his soul closer to the will of the Almighty.