A supernatural adventure awaits in a shadowed paradise. Avery Miles seeks a fresh start on a church mission trip to Iraq, but a desert storm strands her group in a mysterious garden oasis. This lush paradise, teeming with crystal springs and strange creatures, holds dark secrets. As Avery and her friends navigate poisonous snakes, deadly sinkholes, and unearthly natives, they realize escape is impossible. Can Avery embrace her destiny and protect her friends from the garden's sinister forces? Or will the shadowed eden claim them all? Perfect for fans of young adult fiction with suspense, adventure, and supernatural themes.