Ariel Lee inherited the gift of flight and a special connection to the natural world. She talks to the wind and calms storms. When she has a daughter who also flies, Ariel must find a way to teach her child how to survive in the sky, continue to protect her Minnesota town in the grips of environmental change, and keep the family’s secrets. Then a mysterious cousin shows up—demanding to know the truth about a family of women who can fly. Down Here soars with a sweet and enchanting blend of magical story, small-town sensibility, and heartwarming love. It is a sequel to the award-winning Up There , which introduces Ariel's story. "Sherry Roberts has done it again. Down Here, the follow-up to her delightful novel Up There, is another utterly charming and believable fantasy about flying. We return to the village of Cosette, Minnesota, and the characters we fell in love with in the previous novel. Their perils are timely, their loves timeless. Enjoy." -Faith Sullivan , Author of Good Night Mr. Wodehouse "In Down Here, author Sherry Roberts has crafted a dazzling, beautiful story of resilience, bravery, and reconciliation. In this well-written novel a family must grasp the challenges of a secret, special condition inherited by the women-the ability to fly. Believing she can hide this secret and thus protect her husband and young daughter, writer and environmentalist Ariel considers a run for a public office in their Minnesota small town. But can any of us excel if we're not being authentic? Unfortunately, Ariel's wishes and maybe her indecisions bring danger and unexpected turbulence to her family and friends. The novel is a sequel to the also superb story introducing Ariel, Up There." -Christine DeSmet , Mystery author and Writing coach Sherry Roberts is the author of award-winning contemporary fiction (Down Here, Up There, Book of Mercy, Maud's House) and cozy mysteries (Down Dog Diary, Warrior's Revenge, Crow Calling). Up There won the 2024 Minnesota Indie Author Project presented by the Minnesota Library Association. Several of her books also are Indie Author Project Select titles as well as finalists in the Midwest Book Awards. Sherry has contributed essays and short stories to various publications including Saint Paul Almanac, Mystery Magazine, Minnesota Not So Nice, Dark Side of the Loon, and It Was a Dark and Stormy Night-Dontcha Know. Visit Sherry's author website at sherry-roberts.com. Her essays can be found at The Hearth: hearth.sherry-roberts.com.