A young couple stumbles across an abandoned teardrop trailer during a weekend bike ride along the Tuolumne River. What's inside leads them on a mysterious journey filled with suspense, danger, and more questions than answers. Set against the familiar landscape of Stanislaus County, Ashes in a Teardrop follows the couple on their adventure to discover the surprising origins of the artifacts found inside. Written by 15 individual authors, you will be surprised by the seamless narrative, the artful prose, and the suspenseful mystery at the heart of Stanislaus County's first community novel.