Desert Ordeal

Desert Ordeal is a novel about a small Beechcraft that is struck by lightning and forced to crash-land in the desert while traveling from somewhere in the United States to California. The story follows Paul Barclay, his children, and their Navajo pilot as they use their survival skills to endure the harsh desert environment and try to return to civilization. The book details their attempts to find food, water, and shelter while navigating the challenges of the arid landscape.