As keeper of the Lighthouse on the Point, Frank Thomas's soul had been illuminated by the kindness of passing acquaintances. Throughout his life, as well as in his death, he made every effort to sahre with others the light he prossessed.

After losing both parents at a young age, Daniel McDonald grew up disconnected from his family history. Now, as he approaches the birth of his first child, he feels deeply unsettled about his severed familial bonds. Before Daniel can feel ready to be a father himself, he knows he must unravel the painful mystery of his past and make peace with what he finds.

A brief history of the Mormons in America: their journey westward, their founding of Salt Lake City, and their influence on and development of the West.