Sterling Simkins

Mil Silver and the Legend of Moroni's Cave Sterling Simkins

When strangers of questionable character begin prowling the rural town of Redstone, Utah, and its surrounding area, suspicions are raised and rumors begin to fly. To Mil Silver and his pals, this invasion of their sleepy little community can mean only one thing: The legends of Moroni's Cave and the treasure it contains are true-and Mil's band of adventurers must act fast to prevent the bad guys from taking what is rightfully theirs. Set in the summer of 1964, Mil Silver & the Legend of Moroni's Cave is a work of historical fiction based on actual legends that are still repeated in parts of Southern Utah today. While the main plot hinges on Mil Silver's quest to unravel the mystery of Moroni's Cave and claim its treasure, the subplot explores the strained relationship between an adopted son and his widowed mother. Unable to cope with the death of his father, Nicholas Rush, age 17, rebels and leaves California in the company of a care-free hippy named Forrest Gold. Together the two travel to Utah to "enjoy the nature" but both have ulterior motives. Determined to achieve their respective objectives, Mil and Nick cross paths in dramatic fashion and their priorities suddenly change. In the end, both young men discover a treasure far more valuable than gold.