Daughter of Secrets: Ancient Mysteries Versus Modern Skeptics Hardcover – March 5, 2026

ANCIENT MYSTERIES VERSUS MODERN SKEPTICS. PLACE YOUR BETS.For travel vloggers Tad and Levi, "content" usually means exploring the rougher edges of the globe, trading witty banter, and staying on the good side of the YouTube algorithm. That, and paying an annual tribute to their hometown. But when a casual scout of a crumbling St. Paul mansion drops not just B-roll into their laps, but a mysterious amber pendant, the duo realizes they’ve stumbled into a story that might cost them more than just views. It might cost them their lives.The pendant is more than a trinket; it’s a key left behind by Victor Arlauskas, a reclusive art collector found dead under suspicious circumstances. Enter Joe Shirgela—an arrogant State Senator with a polished smile, a god complex, and a pair of violent henchmen who couldn't care less about "like" counts. He believes the pendant unlocks Medeina’s Grove, a mythical shrine hidden deep in the Minnesota woods. According to the Senator, it harbors an ancient, terrifying power... A place that, if found, could change everything.Unexpectedly crossing paths with Egle—Victor’s estranged daughter—Tad and Levi are dragged into a high-stakes hunt where 19th-century folklore collides with modern greed. Deciphering cryptic diaries while trying to bargain with professional killers breathing down their necks, the trio has only days to uncover the truth about Victor’s death and reveal the shrine’s true location. But these secrets are guarded by forces from the Old World—and they don’t take kindly to tourists, even "prominent" internet celebrities.Perfect for fans of atmospheric mysteries featuring sharp wit, dark humor, and a touch of the unexplained. Read more