The Californios (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780553253221)

Captain Sean Mulkerin comes home from the sea to find his family home in jeopardy. After the death of his father, Sean's determined mother, Eileen, took it upon herself to run the sprawling Rancho Malibu--until a fire destroyed her hard-earned profits. Now, on the edge of financial ruin, Eileen hopes Sean can help them find a way out. The rumor is that her late husband found gold in the wild and haunted California hills, but the only clue to its whereabouts lies with an ancient, enigmatic Indian.

When Sean and Eileen set forth to retrace his father's footsteps, they know they are in search of a questionable treasure--with creditors, greedy neighbors, and ruthless gunmen watching every move they make. Before they reach their destination, mother and son will test both the limits of their faith and the laws of nature as they seek salvation in a landscape where reality can blur like sand and sky in a desert mirage.

Author: Louis L'Amour
ISBN-10: 0553253220
ISBN-13: 9780553253221
Publisher: Bantam
Language: English
Published: 05/01/1985
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 6.91h x 4.20w x 0.62d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.7
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 7054 / Californios