Blind Faith

Mark Andrews is the gifted author of BLIND FAITH-Iain's Quest to Catch the Enchanted Fish. Andrews' creative storytelling takes you to places you've never been, and he does so in ways you never could imagine. This heartwarming story glorifies the simple yet beautiful life of Iain, a 13-year-old boy who is totally blind, being raised in the Highlands of Scotland by his Granda, a servant ghillie guiding anglers who fish with the fly. It's difficult to imagine what it must be like to live without sight, in complete darkness and the absence of all light. Yes, the demands are many. The good news is, Iain has a special unyielding faithfulness of the heart and the obedience that prepares him to overcome whatever challenges he faces.

You will applaud as this fly-fishing adventure, a quest to catch the enchanted fish that has eluded all anglers, is filled with many important life lessons. Unexpected events, picturesque views of the Highlands, Scottish traditions, and folklore will have you cheering. Praised as a delightful tale for all ages, BLIND FAITH-Iain's Quest to Catch the Enchanted Fish shows how our faith can and should guide us in all that we do. Iain embraces his "Walk in the Spirit." He is all in, completely committed to the discipline of practicing his daily routine-beginning and ending in prayer-fly fishing, bagpipe lessons, and tying flies.

One day while fishing down at the stream (burn), Ghillie Dhu, a tiny guardian woodlands fairy (sellie wichts-blessed beings) who lives in the Northwest Highlands in the forest and who protects the best of children, befriends Iain and accompanies him on his amazing solo fly-fishing adventure. Love, faith, hope, courage, and of course bagpipes and fly-fishing guide Iain throughout this life-changing journey of discovery. Iain's passion, bold confidence, and perseverance prepare him for all he will encounter. He believes in the importance of conservation-practicing "catch and release" ethics. The climax of the story will catch you by surprise with an unforeseen outcome and the divine grace that will fill your heart.

Andrews, a gifted storyteller (bard) writes using his signature style of a poetic rhyme scheme. The reader will enjoy his story written in two formats-Standard English and translated into Scots Vernacular. The book also includes a glossary in the back to familiarize the reader with unfamiliar cultural and language terms.

Stuart Landis, is the talented artist/illustrator who was charged with the task to bring this beautiful story to life. He has delivered with breathtaking picturesque oil paintings to capture the special relationship shared between Iain and his Granda. His attention to the details also captures the mystique of the Scottish culture, and the alluring landscape unique to the Highlands. This is Stuart's first illustrated book for all ages. You will enjoy everything Scottish-kilts, bagpipes, wildlife, fly fishing, fly tying, cultural folklore, and adventure.