Somewhere in Golden Gate Park, a fortune in pure LSD is buried, placed there by an icon of the '60s who is found dead in his prison cell. This leads to the discovery of a mysterious map by his cellmate who is subsequently released from prison, a move orchestrated by a shadowy figure intent on claiming the treasure for himself. What follows is a high stakes scavenger hunt that takes the reader on an unforgettable journey deep into the enigmatic world of the Grateful Dead. Ripple is the story of a young man's journey of self discovery, inlaid with the opposing stories of a corrupt DEA agent and a self-diluted hippie radical whose lives have become unrecognizable from the dreams they once had and a clear warning to anyone sleep-walking through life in shoes that don't fit. Ripple is a ticket to ride, a chance to experience a unique slice of Americana, much the way Jack Kerouac's On the Road has done for countless generations. In this story of hope and passion, a rich cast of characters find themselves caught up in a mystery wrapped in a love story that in the end delivers a timeless message; follow your dreams or else...