A Stranger From Afar

A USA Today bestselling author returns with an epic sequel spanning two timelines, two cultures, and two women who refuse to be silenced.

The sequel to Everything In Its Path

1542 AD. When Spanish explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo sails into Chumash waters, Singing Bird's world changes forever. Kidnapped aboard the San Salvador, she must navigate a dangerous new world of conquistadors, mutiny, and cultural collision. Torn between duty to her people and unexpected love for a young Spanish sailor, she faces an impossible choice-and a storm that will test everyone's courage.

1929 California. Still reeling from the St. Francis Dam disaster that killed her father, Kate Thompson has lost everything-her home, her store, her future. When she takes a desperate job on a French archaeological expedition to the Channel Islands, she discovers more than ancient artifacts. As she uncovers the story of a Chumash woman who encountered the first Spanish explorers, Kate finds unexpected parallels to her own journey of survival and reinvention.

Separated by four centuries, united by courage and determination, two women's stories intersect in a tale of cultural collision, forbidden love, and the power of standing up for what you believe-even when the world tries to silence you.

A Stranger From Afar weaves together meticulously researched historical fiction with dual timelines that illuminate how women have always had to fight to make their voices heard. Perfect for fans of dual-timeline narratives, historical romance, and stories of Native American resilience.

- Sequel to Everything In Its Path
- Based on Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo's 1542 expedition
- Dual timeline: 1929 California & 1542 Chumash culture
- Archaeological mystery meets historical romance
- Strong female protagonists across centuries

Can be read as a standalone, but best enjoyed after Everything In Its Path.

Steve Alcorn is a USA Today bestselling author, engineer, and educator. In 1986 he founded Alcorn McBride, the leading maker of technology for theme park attractions worldwide. In 2001 he founded Writing Academy, where for more than 25 years he has helped over 100,000 students structure their novels - both through his own courses and through the online programs of more than 1,500 colleges and universities. He is the author of 27 books spanning fiction, nonfiction, and writing craft, and he narrates many of his own audiobooks.