Lucid
Natalie
Roers
Publisher: Twilight Times Books
Genre: paranormal fantasy
Print ISBN: 978-1-60619-027-2
eBook ISBN: 978-1-60619-026-5
May 15, 2013 ebook
July 15, 2013 print
Pages: 168
Book
Description:
Heavily based on the intriguing and relatable real
world phenomenon of lucid dreaming (the ability to control ones' dreams),
Roers' debut novel tells the anything but ordinary, coming of age story of a
small town, teen aged, misfit named Travis Hunter.
Disfigured at birth and ostracized at school, Travis
dreams of acceptance and secretly yearns for the affection of a beautiful young
woman named Corrine. When a mysterious doctor promises to help Travis through
lucid dreaming, Travis suddenly finds himself ushered into a secret society
called "The Lucid", a collection of social outcasts like himself, who
have created their own world inside of dreams.
When Travis discovers he is able to bring Corrine
into these dreams, he gets more than he ever bargained for and soon finds
himself learning the secrets of love and life in a fantastic unconscious world.
With the doctor serving as their guide, Corrine and
Travis embark on a powerful and often painful journey of self-discovery in
order to unravel the mystery behind the lucid world and the people who inhabit
it. The plot thickens when a destructive outside force uncovers their abilities
and will stop at nothing to steal their power.
Debuting during the height of the anti-bullying
movement, Lucid is a timeless story of self-acceptance with a portion of the
author's proceeds being donated to bullying prevention efforts.
Chapter excerpt:
Reviews
"Roers' debut novel heralds
the arrival of an intelligent, heartfelt voice in the world of young adult
fiction. The rich characters, emotional complexity, and confident prose are
matched only by the landscape of dreams that Roers sets them against... a
landscape brought vividly to life by the author's seemingly boundless
imagination. This is a novel that respects its readers as much as its
characters, and that's a beautiful rarity." ~ Mike Flanagan, Filmmaker,
Absentia and Oculus
"Natalie Roers' debut novel
is both riveting and relevant. More than a paranormal/fantasy/thriller, this is
a complex tale that cuts to the very of heart of issues facing young adults
today. Well sculptured characters and powerful imagery propel Roers' fascinating
narrative." ~ Jason Tinney Award-winning freelance journalist, musician,
actor and the author of the story collection Bluebird.
"Lucid is an interesting
story and a fun read." ~ Amy Carol
Reeves, author of Ripper and Renegade
"Natalie Roers' voice is
amazingly confident for a first novelist. Her journalist's eye for human detail
draws you in, and makes you care about the people who populate the LUCID world.
The more I got to know them, both awake and asleep in the world of lucid
dreaming, the more time I wanted to spend in their world." ~ Jeff Howard, writer for Film District and
Focus Features.
About
the Author
A veteran writer, voice artist,
and on-air personality, Natalie Roers has been the host of hit radio and
television shows in just about every region of the United States.
She also owns her own voice-over
business where she creates everything from songs and ringtones to commercials
and sound effects for clients around the globe.
A journalist by trade, Natalie is
excited to venture into the world of fiction and hopes to raise money and
social awareness for worthy causes with each book she writes. She lives with
her husband Cory, and son Austin, in Columbia, South Carolina.
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