For four generations, the Brooks family has owned Nolichucky, the lone house on top of folklore-rich Burnt Mountain. However, young Luke Brooks is about to learn that the place is much more than a secluded 1930s family lake home; it possesses dark family secrets, and beneath its placid exterior lies an ancient, supernatural force that profoundly enhances Luke’s natural talents.

After spending a seemingly peaceful weekend there with his father and two teenage friends, Luke gains unexpected and frightening abilities that appear to draw him toward a predetermined destiny. But are his newfound powers beneficial or malicious? Are they a gift or a curse? And who can he trust to guide him on how and when to use them?

Prepare to be captivated by this award-winning blend of historical fiction and science fantasy woven into a poignant human drama with a splash of political intrigue, all unfolding within the claustrophobic confines of the mysterious house on Burnt Mountain.