"Missing children, unexplained deaths, corrupt law enforcement, men in black, alien civilizations--this story had EVERYTHING!" - Tessa Apa, Author of The Gateway to Celesta

"It's like reading two books in one. Very good reading." - Martha Cheves, A Book and a Dish

In the Autumn of 1947, Jane Emmett went missing from the small Northeastern town of Ashley Falls. When her hidden journal reveals shocking information, Private Investigator Miller Brinkman is called upon to investigate. The case soon evolves into a sinister puzzle of corruption, government cover-up and an unimaginable conspiracy that extends far beyond the town limits of Ashley Falls. How far will Miller be willing to go to follow the twisted trail of truth behind Jane's disappearance? And will he be prepared for the dangerous answer that he seeks?

David K. Hulegaard is an author and student of film and music. He developed an extensive imagination at an early age while burying his nose into a mixture of R.L. Stine books and literary classics.

With an established professional background in the real world of category management, consultation and marketing, he felt unable to quench his thirst for creativity. This led to the release of his debut novel in October 2010.

He currently lives in Oregon City with his fiancee, where there is never a shortage of inspiration. Citing a variety of influences, he loves to dabble within many different genres and settings to tell a story.