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Whence We Came
Hardcover
Mystery & ThrillerClassic Fiction
Publisher Price: $32.00
Publisher: Spark Leaf Publishing
Published: Jun 1 2026
Pages: 388
Weight: 1.51
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Whence We Came by D. R. Campbell is an action-adventure tale set in the late 19th century, weaving together mystery, family loyalty, and fantasy. The story follows Archie Campbell, a fourteen-year-old boy whose plan to take on part time work at his uncle Arthur's lighthouse takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious accident leaves him gravely injured and in the care of Morgan le Fay, a cryptic and powerful enchantress.
While recovering, Archie undergoes a profound transformation. Morgan imparts knowledge and skills to prepare him for a hidden destiny involving his family and the secret existence of malevolent beings and those who oppose them. As Archie grows stronger, he learns his accident was no coincidence but a deliberate act by forces seeking to prevent him from fulfilling his role in a larger struggle.
Back home, his family is consumed by grief, and the townspeople grow more fearful of Avalon Island's dark legends. Investigators uncover strange clues that hint at a vast conspiracy, while Archie must decide whether to return to his old life or embrace a new path fraught with uncertainty. With themes of courage and self-discovery, the story explores the boundaries of reality and the challenges of protecting humanity from unseen threats.
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