CRO. This message, carved into a tree, was the only clue to the fate of the colonists on Roanoke Island. For centuries, stories have circulated, theories were explored. But to this day, no one is really sure what happened to those first English settlers in the Americas. These stories may offer a clue: A road trip through dystopian United States brings adventure and danger, and perhaps answers about the mysterious disappearance of the settlers. Gods of different worlds converge but their people may not blend as well as they do. A history teacher's quest to liven up her lessons leads to a startling discovery about love, roots and the fate of the missing colonists. A young mother thrust into leadership struggles to establish peace between the English and the Natives of Roanoke. But a greater threat lurks in the dark forests that may consume them all. Four stories from four authors, all exploring the fate of the missing colonists. Are any of them the answer to the greatest mystery of the United States? Probably not.