Daid Carver

David Carver is one of the heroes of this story. Though just a ten-year-old boy, but he took a profound religious experience and explored its meanings. After his experience, which involved saving the life of his best friend through a miraculous medical recovery, David decides to explore the meaning of his contact with God. He is sent to the home of a local pastor, and begins getting religious instruction from him. David's questions and observations are intelligent and insightful, and the pastor knows he is dealing with something other than a ten year old boy. David realizes that by asking for his friend's life to be saved, David has entered into a contract with God, and there will be payment. When his family goes on vacation and are trapped by Tak, David realizes now is the time for him to meet his destiny. Although the adults around...