The Lightbearers: Awake

by Beth Hermes

Cara Porter is the epitome of ordinary - a soon-to-be divorced mother of twins who runs her own accounting service. So when she and her friend rescue a surfer from a rip tide in Florida and Cara hears the ocean communicating with her, she knows she is either losing her mind, or finding her meaning... The Lightbearers: Awake is the first novel in The Lightbearers series.

246 pages, Paperback

First published June 28, 2012

About the author

Beth Hermes has spent her career writing for businesses and publications; and teaches creative writing classes to adults who want to free their inner muse.
Beth's passion for words and bringing out the best in others might just be a hint of the power of the Lightbearers.
“The Lightbearers: Found” is her second novel in "The Lightbearers" series.

Reviews

[Chris Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book requires more than the usual dose of attention. I tried reading this in bits and pieces while visiting a family member in the hospital, but I found it much more coherent when I started anew with a clearer head and with some solid hours of reading time.

Beth Hermes tackles some heavy religious themes in this first book of the series, and she is bound to offend some readers. With a little tolerance, though, the narrative transforms the main character, Cara, from a stereotypical suburb-dwelling super-mom into a centerpiece of history. I look forward to more revelations of Cara's experiences, and to watching her children grow into her guides.

-Chris Miller