First published 1996
Tom Lasker discovers something impossible while working his North Dakota farm: a gleaming boat buried deep in what should be ancient sediment. The vessel defies explanation. Its hull shows no signs of age, yet carbon dating places it thousands of years old. When scientists arrive to investigate, they uncover technology that shouldn't exist. The boat's composition baffles experts. Its purpose remains unclear. Government officials grow nervous as word spreads. The discovery attracts global attention and unwelcome scrutiny. Tom finds himself at the center of a mystery that challenges everything people believe about human history. The boat represents something far larger than anyone imagined, forcing ordinary people to confront extraordinary possibilities that will reshape their understanding of the world.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, archaeology, ancient-history
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: discovery, mystery
Setting: North Dakota
Period: Ancient
397 pages · Paperback · Voyager