The Crosswinds is a story of adventure and discovery. It tracks the life of the main character from his early years growing up in rural Texas to his experiences as an enlisted member, an officer in the military, and the challenges and events that lead him to search for understanding of his life and destiny. The title, The Crosswinds, is an allegory of life and flying as a pilot that details the unexpected, inexplicable, and mysterious events of existence in a world of excitement and wonder. A key to the perplexing nature of his search are the unexpected events that take him to places rarely visited by those with conventional careers and those who do not experience unique spiritual and paranormal events.