In the thrilling sequel to Balaam's Curse, Acsah, Othniel, Jonathan and their friends sort through the rubble of the Midianite war for pieces of the simple and innocent life they've lost. But there is no going back. While nearly drowning in personal rivers of disappointment, grief, and fear, they hardly notice the Jordan River slowly rising to an impassable, raging torrent. By the time they do, Moses is dead. Yahweh has made it clear that Joshua is his chosen replacement, but the people have little faith that this hesitant man can lead them into Canaan.

To bolster confidence, Joshua sends Salmon and another young spy across the river in a reconnaissance mission that plunges them into a world where evil prowls in broad daylight and death waits in the darkness. They escape the depraved city of Jericho only by the quick thinking of a Canaanite girl who risks her life in exchange for a promise of rescue. Now her life and the future of the world depend on crossing that river.

C. L. Smith is a retired junior high school English and history teacher, former missionary, and lifelong student of the Bible, who has been captivating audiences around the world for decades with the timeless thrill of biblical tales. The Stones of Gilgalnovels weave the author's love of learning and people into the fabric of ancient, often-overlooked texts from the books of Numbers, Joshua, and Judges. The resulting tapestry of rich scenes and colorful characters will enchant readers for years to come.