Upon the Isles of the Sea

by Gordon Ryan and Kate Armitage

When Seth, a young Stripling Warrior comes home from the wars after nearly eight years of fighting, he barely has time to settle in before Helaman, his former commander, now a missionary, comes to the village and calls him on yet another assignment. But Lilliana is determined that Seth will not leave the village again - at least not without her.

Jared, Seth's best friend and also a former Stripling Warrior, is persuaded by General Moroni to remain in government service to infiltrate the devious "Secret Combinations." When Seth and Jared meet Hagoth - an "exceedingly curious man," - in the City of Bountiful, their quest takes on a whole new dimension.

Upon the Isles of the Sea, the first adventure tale from The Nephite Chronicles, is a story of courage, sacrifice, and honor.

About the Author

Kathleen Armitage has been a member of the church all her life. She was born in California and has lived in Europe, Asia, New Zealand, and Alaska. She completed an Associates Degree from Modesto Junior College in 1989 and served a mission in the Switzerland Geneva Mission in 1990-91. She also attended Brigham Young University. The Nephite Chronicles is Kate's first novel.

Kate Ryan married Clinton Armitage of Napier, New Zealand, and they were sealed in the New Zealand Temple in 1991. After living for three years in Germany, they presently reside in Hawaii where Clinton serves in the United States Army.

Gordon Ryan has published several previous novels with Deseret Book Company including Dangerous Legacy; the best-selling Threads of Honor; and recently, the popular turn-of-the-century historical fiction series, Spirit of Union. The Nephite Chronicles: Upon the Isles of the Sea, is his first jointly authored novel.

Mr. Ryan has served in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Air Force, including service with the American embassy in Dublin, Ireland. For the past two decades he has been a professional city administrator and electric utility manager. He also worked for three years for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as Distribution Manager in the Regional Office, Auckland, New Zealand. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honors in Political Science and has done graduate studies in Public Administration. He is married to Colleen Sterling of Christchurch, New Zealand and they are parents of six children and seven grandchildren.

Notes

I saw a few copies of these at the Deseret Book outlet store in Salt Lake.

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