The State of Minnesota is unique in that it has a large Indian population, the third largest group of Hmong immigrants in the nation, and once housed over eleven thousand Indian burial mounds. Add to that mix a curious stone with the ability to navigate both time and space, a mysterious Indian woman, a Hmong refugee, the narrow-minded president of the Founding Families Association, and a con artist, and you have a “multicultural mystery of supernatural proportions.” Elizabeth Mae Radcliff is the thirteen year old descendant of one of Maggie Falls’ founding fathers and the daughter of the Maggie Falls undertaker. While attempting to visit her Aunt Betty at the old family homestead next to the cemetery she comes across an unusual stone with curious markings. She picks it up and discovers, much to her chagrin, that it has the ability to transport her in both time and space---to Indian mounds and villages and cemeteries. But what is the purpose of these journeys? With the help of the family’s enigmatic housekeeper, Annie Birdsong, Elizabeth Mae puzzles out the purpose of this relic from another world, helps to right a wrong and appease the ancient spirits, and makes a historically significant discovery in the process. The Shaman Stone is a lively, fast-paced mystery adventure interwoven with cultural and historical references. In it you will meet Auntie Mai, a Hmong woman who tells her terrifying story of escape from Laos. You’ll witness the genesis of an Indian burial mound over 2000 years ago, and experience the power of the dancers at a contemporary powwow. Mystery and adventure; History and intrigue are among the elements awaiting you within the covers of The Shaman Stone.