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The GrailChase Chronicles #1
The Impossible Lover
When Imperialist tool, Lt. Colonel Christopher Jordan Haldane goes to Italy to negotiate a shady mining deal, he finds himself inadvertently drawn into a turf war between the scions of the Illuminati and the Grail Guardians over an ancient castle guarding forbidden secrets and technology. Can Haldane solve the riddle of Villa D'Amici and his own strange paranormal experiences without losing his mind or the woman he loves?
A sexy, existential romp through archetypes, conspiracy theories and alternate realities.
#1 Bestselling Free Steampunk Ebook and #1 Bestselling Free Metaphysical and Spiritual Ebook on Amazon
A unique vision of the Holy Grail set amidst a tender and passionate love story, a profound journey of the awakening soul begins.
The Impossible Lover is Book I of the GrailChase Chronicles, the mind-boggling series of expanding consciousness and strange technology. Written by Dara Fogel, philosopher and best-selling author of Before the A Short Anthology, the GrailChase Chronicles challenge traditional beliefs and definitions of reality.
A sexy, existential romp through archetypes, conspiracy theories and alternate realities.
#1 Bestselling Free Steampunk Ebook and #1 Bestselling Free Metaphysical and Spiritual Ebook on Amazon
A unique vision of the Holy Grail set amidst a tender and passionate love story, a profound journey of the awakening soul begins.
The Impossible Lover is Book I of the GrailChase Chronicles, the mind-boggling series of expanding consciousness and strange technology. Written by Dara Fogel, philosopher and best-selling author of Before the A Short Anthology, the GrailChase Chronicles challenge traditional beliefs and definitions of reality.
188 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 29, 2013
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Dara Fogel
7 books7 followersBorn at the bottom of the atmosphere, Dara Fogel has done a lot of strange things in her life, including all types of work in theater, calligrapher, graphic artist, PMT cameraperson, wedding officiant and event planner, before settling on writing and teaching.
She holds a ph.d. in philosophy from the University of Oklahoma (2006), specializing in ethics, social-political philosophy and philosophy of the self. Her primary interest is in the experience and development of consciousness. This overarching interest is evident in all her writing, both fiction and non-fiction. (Dara's non-fiction can be read at her website.)
Amongst other things, she has served as queen of one medieval fair and founding director of a renaissance fair; directed 3 Shakespeare plays outdoors, won multiple "Best of Show" awards for her extravagant costumes at science fiction conventions and renfairs, and meditated in Stonehenge at sunset.
She holds a ph.d. in philosophy from the University of Oklahoma (2006), specializing in ethics, social-political philosophy and philosophy of the self. Her primary interest is in the experience and development of consciousness. This overarching interest is evident in all her writing, both fiction and non-fiction. (Dara's non-fiction can be read at her website.)
Amongst other things, she has served as queen of one medieval fair and founding director of a renaissance fair; directed 3 Shakespeare plays outdoors, won multiple "Best of Show" awards for her extravagant costumes at science fiction conventions and renfairs, and meditated in Stonehenge at sunset.
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April 6, 20142.5/5.0
Bound by a time-honored oath, the Grail Guardians watch over the coveted Archives. The knowledge it contains could destroy civilization if it were to fall into the wrong hands. The Dark Brotherhood manipulates an officer of Queen Victoria’s Royal Army into underhandedly negotiating for land rights in Italy, which may endanger Europe and trigger an old prophecy.
“The Impossible Lover,” the first book in the GrailChase Chronicles, blends romance, good versus evil conflict, steampunk elements, and philosophical musings to produce a curious reading experience.
Read full review in the 2014 March issue of InD’tale Magazine.
Bound by a time-honored oath, the Grail Guardians watch over the coveted Archives. The knowledge it contains could destroy civilization if it were to fall into the wrong hands. The Dark Brotherhood manipulates an officer of Queen Victoria’s Royal Army into underhandedly negotiating for land rights in Italy, which may endanger Europe and trigger an old prophecy.
“The Impossible Lover,” the first book in the GrailChase Chronicles, blends romance, good versus evil conflict, steampunk elements, and philosophical musings to produce a curious reading experience.
Read full review in the 2014 March issue of InD’tale Magazine.
February 23, 2018
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December 3, 2013
Set in 1872, “The Impossible Lover (The GrailChase Chronicles)” is a thrilling romance full of scheming Illuminati, an ancient brotherhood determined to protect the Holy Grail, a philandering Lt. Colonel in the Royal Army, and clever mechanical devices that can read your mind.
Typically, I am not a huge fan of books set in the past, but “The Impossible Lover” is captivating. Well written, with richly imagined characters, and an historical setting that felt accurate without overwhelming me with detail, it was easy for me to get absorbed in the world of this book.
I highly recommend “The Impossible Lover” for fans of romance, thrillers, and possibly steam punk (I don’t read steam punk but it seems that some of the elements are here—it’s set in the Victorian era and there are hints of futuristic gadgets with seemingly magical uses).
I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
Typically, I am not a huge fan of books set in the past, but “The Impossible Lover” is captivating. Well written, with richly imagined characters, and an historical setting that felt accurate without overwhelming me with detail, it was easy for me to get absorbed in the world of this book.
I highly recommend “The Impossible Lover” for fans of romance, thrillers, and possibly steam punk (I don’t read steam punk but it seems that some of the elements are here—it’s set in the Victorian era and there are hints of futuristic gadgets with seemingly magical uses).
I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
March 17, 2014
2.5/5.0
“The Impossible Lover,” the first book in the GrailChase Chronicles, blends romance, good versus evil conflict, steampunk elements, and philosophical musings to produce a curious reading experience.
Read full review in the 2014 March issue of InD’tale Magazine.
“The Impossible Lover,” the first book in the GrailChase Chronicles, blends romance, good versus evil conflict, steampunk elements, and philosophical musings to produce a curious reading experience.
Read full review in the 2014 March issue of InD’tale Magazine.
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