QUEST OF THE SASQUATCH

Adam is bequeathed a manuscript from his friend Jesse that tells a story about an experience with a Sasquatch. Jesse also leaves him a trout fly that he claims is tied with Sasquatch hair. After Adam has the hair analyzed he consults with tribal elders who relate to him the Sasquatch Creation Story. They tell him about a rogue band of Sasquatches led by an evil Sasquatch named Snarl and ask him and his wife to help organize the Sasquatches so that they can combat the evil represented by Snarl. Tribal legends and other stories are related throughout the book to help them in the Quest. Adam learns that Sasquatches are humans that were cursed hundreds of years ago by the Creator for following Snarl and killing other humans. He learns why physical evidence of the Sasquatch like photos, hair, scat, and bones has never been collected and never will be. The Creator allowed the Sasquatches to become immortal and transformed them into large hairy beasts and told them that eventually their curse could be removed by hard work and showing remorse. The Creator also gave them the ability to use magical amulets to Jump instantly and travel to anywhere in the world. The elders introduce Adam to a secret realm protected by the Sasquatches where animals can converse with them. While there, they enjoy the benefits of healing hot springs that are common to that realm. They are also given a dagger blessed by tribal elders that provides protection and they develop the ability to Jump on their own. The realms are sacred places that serve as sanctuaries where extinct flora and fauna and those in danger of extinction. Adam becomes good friends with a herd of mammoths that give him advice and counsel. While there, Adam's wife Linda has an encounter with one of Snarl's band known as Claw and is able to injure him by thrusting her amulet in Claw's eye. This results in Claw's capture that is celebrated by all. The Sasquatches eventually are able to capture one of Snarl's large mutant