Squaring the Circle

by Lawrence Segel

When his colleague at the graveyard is found dead, David Kestenberg lands squarely in the middle of an otherworldly mystery that may claim more lives. A third year medical student, he attempts to find logical answers to the disquieting events he experienced at the gravesite where the mystery began. When the lovely Gilda joins the team for the balance of the summer, David discovers that a journey into his past may eventually resolve the question of his future.A new age ghost story, Squaring the Circle delves into the mechanics of reincarnation, karma, and just retribution. To quote the "there is no deadlier combination than murderous vengeance fueled by just retribution." But, the final outcome overcomes the metaphorical mathematical impossibility of the title.

169 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2012

Reviews

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Squaring the Circle is a new age ghost story using the Holocaust as a past life historical backdrop. It delves into the mechanics of reincarnation, karma, and just retribution. The author tries to outline a path for final redemption despite horrific past deeds against others in past lifetimes. To quote the book: "there is no deadlier combination than murderous vengeance fueled by just retribution." But, the final outcome overcomes the metaphorical mathematical impossibility of the title. I was deeply moved by the author revealing in layers recurring themes and motifs of love, prejudice, vengeance, and the ultimate culmination of the past upon the lives of the characters we come to know. The author's skill in crafting the story lies in his ability to allow his characters to find humor, comfort and love amidst the revelations of disturbing past life atrocities. I would highly recommend this book for those who are interested in the concepts of reincarnation and karma, or for those who just love a good ghost story.

[Donna Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great novel! I recommended it to my book club and they all loved it. Dr.Segel's wonderful eclectic mixture of humour, intrigue, history, and spirituality takes us on a different kind of journey .Expect the unexpected! I highly recommend this book. Kudos to a new and talented author!