Soul Search
Soul Search by Lisa Annette Powell, published by Berkower on November 27, 2019, is a 368-page exploration of five souls navigating their intertwined destinies. Set against the backdrop of the Revolutionary War and modern times, the narrative follows Captain Ripthorne O’Malley, who is determined to reclaim a sense of home after being torn from his family. Alongside him are B’hai, The Shadow, who seeks redemption from his past, and Deirdre Burke, a fearless young woman yearning for adventure beyond societal constraints. The story also features Damned Cat, a creature longing for warmth and stability, and Home, a character destined to unite her family through her growing powers.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of historical and fantastical elements as these characters embark on their quests for belonging and purpose. The narrative shifts between different time periods, allowing for a multifaceted exploration of themes such as freedom, identity, and the search for home. With its blend of science fiction and fantasy, Soul Search invites readers to engage with the complexities of each character’s journey, revealing how their pasts shape their futures. This edition is presented in English and features a thoughtful structure that enhances the storytelling experience.
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Five souls seeking…Captain Ripthorne O’Malley: Revolutionary War privateer. Torn from his Irish family as a child, he WILL have a home no one can take from him. With anger banked in his heart, and the sea’s unsought, but loving approbation, he dares to sail into hell. B’hai, The Shadow: Rescued from slavery by Captain O’Malley, who despises the slave trade, The Shadow seeks to make amends for what he considers his “failures” and will petition his grandfather’s spirit-ways for answers.Deirdre Burke, Fearless: Caught stealing to feed her baby brother and mother and sold into indentured servitude, fearless Deirdre longs for the sea-going days she shared with her grandfather, adventure beyond women’s restrictions and someone she has the power to take care of.Damned Cat, Capable: Kit-napped too early and thrust into a dank, rat-infested ship’s hold, she longs for kindness, warmth, a home that does not move, and something to eat besides rat. She is the first to see…Home, Me Precious: Blood-baptized by The Captain and Spirit-blessed by the Abenaki hero, Gluskap, Home will slowly grow into the power to bring her family together, keep them safe and provide…Swinging from pre-revolutionary war time period to the present and narrated in turn, five disparate souls will search for their heart’s ease and find more than they could ever have imagined.
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