Ron Mueller Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

Bento, his wife Janaina, and their daughter Aurea flee Brazil to escape the drug bosses Bento worked for, seeking a fresh start in the United States. While Aurea is initially confused about leaving, she finds happiness in Cincinnati, enjoying school, the library, and weekends at Riverfront Park. However, everything changes when her parents leave her on the porch of a home in Hyde Park, entrusting her to a woman named Alex with an envelope. Alex takes Aurea in, introducing her to Mary, who helps with school. Despite the kindness, Aurea senses a difference in how her teachers treat her. As Alex investigates the disappearance of Aurea's parents, she uncovers a Brazilian drug connection, suspecting that Bento took drug money to flee and that a collector is after them. After two weeks of uncertainty, Aurea fears being placed in the Child Welfare System. Alex identifies the collector and devises a plan to reach Brazil to arrest him for murder. Once she has Aurea's parents' bodies, she aims to secure the grandmother's signature for adoption. Alex and her partner Matt express their desire to adopt Aurea, who grapples with the reality of a grandmother in Brazil who may not want her. Alex reassures her with adoption papers, emphasizing that she is loved and wanted.

In a new land, Floating Cloud cradles her granddaughter, explaining that her mother has gone to the land of the ancients to join her mate. History repeats itself, as Floating Cloud once faced the same struggle when her mate was killed by a wooly rhino. Now older and alone, she must raise her granddaughter, Quiet Rabbit, after her daughter’s tragic accident. With the end of the hunting season approaching, they work hard to gather goods for trade, focusing on securing enough dried meat for winter survival. Each morning, Floating Cloud discovers game at her fire ring, hinting at a secret benefactor providing for them. When she learns that Gray Fox Running will lead the Elk Clan and expresses her desire to join, she is devastated to see her hard-earned food distributed equally among the clan, diminishing her family's advantage. Yet, hope rekindles as she continues to find sustenance, suspecting the identity of her generous helper. As winter approaches, the Elk Clan lacks shelter. White Swan identifies an ideal location and leads the construction of a main shelter, ensuring safety for her and Quiet Rabbit. Quiet Rabbit emerges as a leader, helping establish a fish trap that secures the clan’s winter survival and prosperity. Floating Cloud feels immense pride, knowing her daughter and mate would be proud of their legacy. She finds herself in a fulfilling place, grateful for the abundance and community around her.