The Watchers (Abaloc Book 6)

Thirteen-year-old Ray is sent to live with distant relatives in the remote mountains of Western Virginia, where he grapples with family tensions and school struggles. In this unfamiliar environment, he uncovers a mysterious stone snake within an old coal mine, which links him to a long-buried ancient conflict. As he navigates this strange world, Ray becomes entangled in a tragedy that resonates through time, blending his personal challenges with the echoes of history.