First published 2004
Walker Easterling traded acting for screenwriting and now lives comfortably in Vienna, surrounded by rich coffee and intriguing companions. His orderly existence shifts when he meets Maris York, an artist who constructs miniature cities. Their romance awakens strange abilities in Walker. He begins seeing events moments before they occur. Memories from what seem like previous existences pull at his consciousness. A friend directs him to Venasque, a small man known for shamanic powers. Venasque guides Walker through the maze of his past incarnations. Together they uncover an ancient conflict that has followed Walker across lifetimes. This unresolved battle now threatens to destroy his relationship with Maris. Walker must confront forces that blur the boundaries between memory and prophecy, between love and destiny. The city of Vienna becomes a stage where supernatural elements intrude upon everyday life.
Genres: romance, fantasy, magical-realism, paranormal
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Vienna
304 pages · Paperback · Orb Books