At approximately 10:25 p.m., I drowned. Heavy rain and flooding burst through and filled the canyon walls surrounding my family home. My mother, my father, and my brother would drown that night, too. I was swept away and landed on a rooftop, the only survivor. This is my story. Rapid City, South Dakota, June 9, 1972. A young woman clings to a roof, desperately holding on to the vestiges of life. Meanwhile, surging waters sweep away everything and everyone she loves. Rescued from the rooftop, Merlyn sets out to find answers to why she survived the flood and her family did not. Her search takes her on a journey around the world in an attempt to escape the pain and the memories. From within this fractured fairy tale, she begins a poignant spiritual journey that will help her make sense of one horrendous night.

About the author: Merlyn Janet Magner is an author known for her poignant memoir, "Come Into The Water: A Survivor's Story," which recounts her survival during the devastating 1972 flood in Rapid City, South Dakota. The flood claimed the lives of 238 people, and Magner, along with her family, faced a near-death experience. In her book, she explores themes of disaster, grief, and personal resilience, reflecting on her journey of recovery and the profound impact the flood had on her life. Magner's story is both a testament to her survival and a reflection on the broader implications of such disasters.

Image description: The cover image shows a close-up portrait of a person with long, light brown hair. The background is blurred, with hints of natural light and color. At the bottom of the cover there are some elements of water (ripples and bubbles). The title is right above the water elements in white lettering and the author's name is at the bottom in black lettering.