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by Paul Bradley Sterman (Author)
Amazon #1 Best Seller! Weaving dreams into destiny, and destiny into heroes - A coming of age story about a young man who discovers a hidden spiritual energy that leads to an adventure in both his real world as well as in his dream world. Filled with compassion, inspiration, adventure, and magic, this poignant book will take you on a provocative and magical journey of the mind, body, and spirit. (#adventure, #fantasy, #dreams, #sword and sorcery, #spirituality, #fantasy and adventure)
How much of our reality is only fantasy, and how much fantasy can become reality? Set in Los Angeles in the 1980s. Our hero's life is changed after a near-death experience. Thane Winstrom is led on a journey of discovery when, during a nearly fatal accident, he glimpses the "other side," coming to learn that there is more to life than he realized, both on Earth and after death. Thane's experience causes him to dream every night, and Thane begins sensing and connecting to a natural energy coming from the Earth itself. This energy is personified in his recurring dreams when he discovers his dream alter-ego, an Arthurian heroic character named Sarghon, prophesied and destined to save his world from a dark and powerful tyrannical King. Surrounded by a sentient forest, mythical beasts, and new, magical friends, Sarghon (Thane's dream alter-ego) sets off on a fantastical adventure of discovery and power. In the real world, Thane follows his instincts, leading him on a reckless mission driven by environmental passion, as he attempts to do all he can to save the planet from the failures of human negligence and pollution. He ends up trying to stop a nuclear test on the Tahitian atoll of Mururoa, sparking an adventure just as wild as in his dream world. Both worlds begin to weave back and forth, influencing each other in dramatic and unexpected ways, as each scenario plays out in this epic tale of fantasy, reality, dreams, and utter adventure!- Bravery, Adventure, and Destiny are strong themes of this story -...as well as environmentalism, fantasy, and spirituality. Sarghon's advisor, Ambroas tells him: "You were chosen because you have bravery within you, my boy. Some are born with it, some learn it over time, and some have none at all. But bravery indeed is in your blood. It's a presence of strength within you that you don't know you already have."
- Thane believes humanity may be entering the next phase of evolution. "We are evolving!" Like The Force, in Star Wars, or the mutant powers portrayed in the world of X-Men, Thane believes he is beginning to see the first signs of our next step in human evolution. The Spirit King creates a dream world that often feels more like reality than real life.
Author Biography
Paul Bradley Sterman has been writing since he was a child. While mostly a writer of music, poetry, and short stories, his creativity and wild imagination has led to this novel. Being an LA native, Paul is first and foremost a creative spirit, continually striving to be innovative and artistic. As a writer, he has been published in IN-LA Magazine, and as an international pop-music composer/lyricist throughout Europe. Paul's writing also includes musical theater: book, lyrics and music of the musical, CHASING DREAMS, an original pop/rock/Broadway style musical. The Spirit King - A Destiny Awakens, is Book One of a series planned for the future, as the story unfolds with more excitement, enlightenment and adventure. Stay tuned!
