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Thursday, June 17, 2004

Fiction Review

Eclipse of the Soul
by Olga Morales
ISBN-10: 1594573530
review by Heather Froeschl

Mia, a young mother and wife, disappears under the shadow of an eclipse. Her husband is left to challenge the theories of the local police in a land he is unfamiliar with, leaving his children with their Uncle. Mark knows that Mia did not run off with another man, he knows that something is terribly wrong, but he cannot believe what he is being told.

A skeptical man, Mark hesitates to listen to the shaman he is brought to for guidance. He ignores the signs he is shown and attributes his nightmares of Mia's demise to his stress and worry. It takes a bolt of lightning to show him the light of what is really going on, who he really is and how to find his wife. At the same time he realizes the peril that the souls of the world are in. Will he be able to do anything about it? Will he be able to find his wife in time?

In a book that combines mysticism and adventure, Olga Morales has also woven a story of soulmates, love, trust and the power of the light. Many occult topics are addressed and explained through the character's voices and blend well into a mystic brew of interest. Astrology, crystal use, astral travel, and shamanism are just a few of the mystic arts portrayed in the book. The writing is well done and the storyline compelling, overshadowing several typos. The author has introduced the reader to theories they might not otherwise read about and addressed a thoughtful plot.

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