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Paper Crown

Blending features of speculative fiction, the occult, and the spiritual quest, Paper Crowndetails an unusual story of initiation. Traumatized by the mysterious circumstances of his mother's death, Chuck runs away from his Southern California home and lands in Colorado Springs where he becomes involved with Frank Posner and his mother, Lyuba. Leaders of an ancient and highly secretive family of travelers who have incredible powers, they take Chuck on a psychological journey in which he must face his disturbing past and confront a frightening and uncertain future. With a cast of vivid and sometimes bizarre characters, Paper Crownunfolds a classic story of loss, struggle, and renewal.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 208 pages

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