In the rugged and untamed landscape of the Appalachian Mountains, His Vanished Star weaves a tale of ambition, mystery, and the powerful hold of the past. A sequel to The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains, this novel follows the lives of those shaped by the remote wilderness, where hidden secrets and old grudges linger like shadows among the peaks.

When a fortune in lost treasure stirs whispers through the mountains, tensions rise and loyalties are tested. Torn between love and duty, the characters must navigate a world where the line between right and wrong is blurred by desperation and fate. Craddock's vivid storytelling brings the Appalachian frontier to life, painting a portrait of a people bound by tradition yet yearning for something beyond their reach.

A masterful blend of romance, adventure, and the mystique of the Smoky Mountains, His Vanished Star is a compelling exploration of human nature set against one of America's most striking landscapes.