Shadowed Ascent by David T. Sanders   After being rescued from an encounter with death by a stranger, Paul Nelson is ready to embrace all that life as to offer. A New England boy by birth, Paul finds his calling and passion in the newly settled state of California. As he encounters a variety of people from different nationalities and backgrounds, Paul will make friends, experience loss, and ultimately search for his own American dream.   About the Author: After serving in the United States Air Force, David T. Sanders received his bachelor and master degrees from Utah State University. He has worked for two major companies as a geologist, and has since worked as a consulting geologist. In his free time, Sanders enjoys writing.