A terrifying accident propels Sanson out of his own space and time into a realm beyond the ordinary - a place where, under the guardianship of highly-evolved creatures from another world, the Whittler brings pieces of wood exquisitely to life in the form of birds and animals on the brink of extinction. Sanson recognizes the Whittler from his parents' stories and learns the mystical secrets surrounding a man once hated and feared. As danger closes like a net around Sanson and his loved ones, they must fight to protect the most precious secret of all.

·A thrilling, fast-paced adventure set in the ruggedly beautiful Peruvian Andes

·An electrically charged blend of danger, intrigue, fantasy, mysticism, and romance

·Explores human potential for developing and using psychic abilities

·Playfully illustrates a potential connection between humans and extraterrestrials