by Paulo Coelho
First published 1988
A shepherd boy, Santiago, has a recurring dream of finding treasure in the pyramids of Egypt. Heeding the call, he embarks on a perilous journey across the Sahara. Along the way, he meets a king who reveals a profound truth: when you want something, the whole universe conspires to help you. As Santiago faces love, danger, and life-changing opportunity, he must choose whether to trust his vision and persist through the many obstacles that stand in his way.
Genres: fiction, mythology, adventure, fantasy, contemporary, magical-realism
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Spain, Saara Desert, Andalusia
224 pages · Paperback · HarperCollins