American Quest

Two supernatural forces—the benign Auxilium and the malevolent Pravus—are attempting to affect the balance of life on Earth. The mission of the Auxilium is to aid humanity in its effort to make the most of itself. The mission of the Pravus, however, is to destroy all that is good in humanity.

For the most part, the opposing forces balance each other out. Occasionally, though, the stakes rise to a new level when a person imbued with extreme potential unites with another person of extreme potential. When a match of this sort occurs, humanity gains the opportunity to make major leaps—unless a Pravus can subvert it. If the Pravus succeeds, it will gain so much power that the entire world—humans, Auxilium, and all other Pravus alike—will become its plaything.

American Questis the story of two lovers, Bruce and Gloria, whose intense passion for life and for each other has made them unwitting pawns in this cosmic battle. Enervata, the Pravus who opposes romantic love, captures Gloria. To save her, Bruce must embark on a quest across America, armed with only the scantest of clues, to collect the Four Pillars of Humanity before he can battle the enormously powerful demon.

Several people join him on his quest, including his best friend, a rocker, a stand-up comedienne, a little old Italian lady, an old-beyond-her-years child, and a strangely visionary fortuneteller. The questers face challenges from Enervata's minions at every turn and struggle mightily in their efforts to uncover the Pillars...all the while unsure of Gloria's fate.

At once a spirit-stirring fantasy, a moving love story, and an endearing tale of friendship and sacrifice, American Questintroduces a wonderful new storyteller to the public and presents us with a thrilling new vision of our world.