When a small plane crashes in the hills above Van Weathers’ ranch, it brings new clues to his Dad’s old treasure map.

His son Josh wants to go on a horse camping trip into the mountains to search for gold. Van isn’t convinced there’s treasure but thinks it might be an opportunity to repair their troubled relationship.

In the wilderness of Big Sur, they find the plane crash wasn’t an accident, and they aren’t the only ones out there looking for the treasure.

But there’s time between adventures to sit around the campfire drinking whiskey, spinning stories, and talking about regrets and family and the losses they all have experienced.

“Simply written, touching, and engrossing. Darker Than the Sky is a winner!”