For the fans of The DaVinci Code and The Discovery of Witches: two modern women following an ancient Goddess faith find themselves on a quest to discover a hidden Templar treasure and protect its knowledge from dark forces.
When an Austrian witch Gerlinde discovers a prophecy about a hidden Templar treasure in her 300-year-old Book of Shadows, she travels to America on a quest to find the sacred items. As Faith-Keeper of an ancient Goddess religion lost to history, it’s her calling to raise the divine feminine energies in the world.
The cryptic prophecy tells of early settlers who came to America to escape persecution from the Church, carrying with them the lost Templar secrets about the Grail, making peace with the First Nations people.
Gerlinde enlists the help of her cousin Sarah, an American photojournalist. Together, the women follow the book’s clues, starting at the North Eastern Women’s Herbal Festival and traveling to Hunter Mountain, NY and eventually to the Pacific Northwest.
While Sarah and Gerlinde discover many friends on their quest, they also find themselves hunted by a far-right Christian group who wants the Templar treasure for themselves. Can Gerlinde and Sarah discover the sacred elements before the worst happens?
Book Review:
Some secrets are buried in history—others are etched into the soul. The Secret of Hunter Mountain, the second installment in The Red Amaryllis series by Julie Anne Stratton, is a thrilling, mystical continuation of a legacy rooted in divine feminine power, ancient prophecy, and spiritual resilience.
This time, the story follows Gerlinde, an Austrian witch and Faith-Keeper, as she embarks on a powerful quest to unearth a hidden Templar treasure tied to a forgotten prophecy. With the help of her cousin Sarah—returning from book one—the duo sets out across America, their journey filled with sacred rituals, cryptic clues, and shadowy enemies who seek to steal what they protect.
Stratton masterfully weaves together history, myth, and feminist spirituality in a way that feels both urgent and timeless. The bond between Gerlinde and Sarah shines through the danger, making this not just a treasure hunt, but a spiritual awakening.
A captivating tale of courage, faith, and the magic of legacy.
