The Fountain

A debut novel that combines small-town mystery, historical fiction, and romance, The Fountain follows Vera Van Valkenburgh, an immortal woman who returns to the Catskills after nearly two centuries to uncover the secret of her eternal life. Posing as a forest ranger, she navigates a community threatened by a mysterious company and encounters familiar faces, including her brother, as she races against time to understand her condition. With humor, warmth, and thought-provoking themes, the story explores the meaning of life, mortality, and the truths of our histories.