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The Commons Omnibus: Books 1-3: A Contemporary Fantasy Series: The Journeyman, The Margins, The Catalyst
"Scenes of intense action and fantastical creativity make Peck an author to watch." — Publishers Weekly Illinois Library Association's Soon to be Famous Illinois Author Project (The Journeyman)Enjoy books one to three of the Commons series in one omnibus.
"Paul Reid died in the snow at seventeen. The day of his death, he told a lie—and for the rest of his life, he wondered if that was what killed him."
Step into a realm where contemporary fantasy fiction meets profound metaphysical exploration in Michael Alan Peck's groundbreaking trilogy, The Commons. This award-winning contemporary fantasy series reimagines the afterlife as a battleground, blending urban fantasy with visionary storytelling that challenges everything you thought you knew about life, death, and what lies beyond.The Journey Begins with DeathWhen New York street kid Paul Reid is killed in a tragic accident, he awakens in The Commons—an afterlife corrupted by a corporate raider who harvests trapped souls. This isn't your typical heaven or hell, but a broken landscape of America frozen in time, populated by the heroes, monsters, dreams, and nightmares of the imprisoned dead.
In this extraordinary work of contemporary fantasy books, Paul joins an Iraq War veteran and her five-year-old special-needs son on a bus to nowhere, becoming humanity's last hope for salvation. Together with a shotgun-toting goth girl and other unforgettable allies, they must navigate a world where reality bends to will and the impossible becomes inevitable.A Metaphysical Fantasy Unlike Any OtherThe Commons trilogy transcends traditional fantasy boundaries, weaving corporate dystopia, spiritual warfare, and metaphysical awakening into one powerful narrative. As the series unfolds through The Journeyman, The Margins, and The Catalyst, readers discover that victory in one realm can spell disaster in another—where heroic acts become the very tools of evil.Where Reality Dissolves and Universes CollideIn The Margins, boundaries between worlds collapse as Paul and his companions learn their heroic victory was exactly what their enemy anticipated. Realms cross over, the universe unravels, and those who created the danger must find a way to neutralize it. The trilogy culminates in The Catalyst, where the metaphysical becomes viscerally real and more than just The Commons hangs in the balance.A Contemporary Fantasy Experience That LingersWith its unique blend of urban fantasy atmosphere, metaphysical depth, and contemporary social commentary, The Commons series explores themes of corporate control, spiritual freedom, and human connection. These contemporary fantasy books challenge readers to question not just what happens after death, but how we choose to live.
Perfect for readers who crave contemporary fantasy fiction with substance, The Commons trilogy delivers thrilling adventure and profound spiritual insight, creating a metaphysical fantasy experience that will leave you questioning the nature of reality itself.
This is where the difficult and the impossible abound. This is The Commons.
“Kudos to Michael Peck for stepping into a new realm of contemporary fantasy at its best.” — Glenda Bixler, Book Readers Heaven
“I want to reread it (several times) to fully appreciate the metaphysics and symbolism that's woven throughout it. (Also just to spend more time in this delightful world.) An extremely enthusiastic five stars.
"Paul Reid died in the snow at seventeen. The day of his death, he told a lie—and for the rest of his life, he wondered if that was what killed him."
Step into a realm where contemporary fantasy fiction meets profound metaphysical exploration in Michael Alan Peck's groundbreaking trilogy, The Commons. This award-winning contemporary fantasy series reimagines the afterlife as a battleground, blending urban fantasy with visionary storytelling that challenges everything you thought you knew about life, death, and what lies beyond.The Journey Begins with DeathWhen New York street kid Paul Reid is killed in a tragic accident, he awakens in The Commons—an afterlife corrupted by a corporate raider who harvests trapped souls. This isn't your typical heaven or hell, but a broken landscape of America frozen in time, populated by the heroes, monsters, dreams, and nightmares of the imprisoned dead.
In this extraordinary work of contemporary fantasy books, Paul joins an Iraq War veteran and her five-year-old special-needs son on a bus to nowhere, becoming humanity's last hope for salvation. Together with a shotgun-toting goth girl and other unforgettable allies, they must navigate a world where reality bends to will and the impossible becomes inevitable.A Metaphysical Fantasy Unlike Any OtherThe Commons trilogy transcends traditional fantasy boundaries, weaving corporate dystopia, spiritual warfare, and metaphysical awakening into one powerful narrative. As the series unfolds through The Journeyman, The Margins, and The Catalyst, readers discover that victory in one realm can spell disaster in another—where heroic acts become the very tools of evil.Where Reality Dissolves and Universes CollideIn The Margins, boundaries between worlds collapse as Paul and his companions learn their heroic victory was exactly what their enemy anticipated. Realms cross over, the universe unravels, and those who created the danger must find a way to neutralize it. The trilogy culminates in The Catalyst, where the metaphysical becomes viscerally real and more than just The Commons hangs in the balance.A Contemporary Fantasy Experience That LingersWith its unique blend of urban fantasy atmosphere, metaphysical depth, and contemporary social commentary, The Commons series explores themes of corporate control, spiritual freedom, and human connection. These contemporary fantasy books challenge readers to question not just what happens after death, but how we choose to live.
Perfect for readers who crave contemporary fantasy fiction with substance, The Commons trilogy delivers thrilling adventure and profound spiritual insight, creating a metaphysical fantasy experience that will leave you questioning the nature of reality itself.
This is where the difficult and the impossible abound. This is The Commons.
“Kudos to Michael Peck for stepping into a new realm of contemporary fantasy at its best.” — Glenda Bixler, Book Readers Heaven
“I want to reread it (several times) to fully appreciate the metaphysics and symbolism that's woven throughout it. (Also just to spend more time in this delightful world.) An extremely enthusiastic five stars.
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Published July 5, 2024
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About the author
Michael Alan Peck
4 books139 followersI tell tales big and small. Life's magical, but it isn't always enough for a good story. So I make up the rest.
To me, it's not real until I've put it into story form, which means I repeat myself a lot. In fact, the phrase that passes my lips most often is, "I may have told you this before, but ..."
I've made my living writing about TV, its celebrities, and its past. (I used to pen a column called "Ask the Televisionary" for TV Guide.com.) I've also put food on the table reviewing restaurants, writing about travel, and doing SEO and content strategy.
Only the writing counts in the end.
I have a godawful memory, so I focus on the written word. I like to think that over time, I've gotten better at it--the writing, not the remembering. I forget important dates. I'm pretty good with movie lines. But after several years, I tend to tweak them. I prefer my versions over the real ones.
Funny goes a long way with me. Probably further than it should.
I grew up outside Philadelphia and have lived in New York, L.A., and San Francisco. My current home base is Chicago.
You’ll find also find me on Facebook, Google+, and a href="http://cowbird.com/michaelpeck/"....
At holiday time, the missus and I terrorize the world via The Little Drummer Boy Challenge. Please join us.
To me, it's not real until I've put it into story form, which means I repeat myself a lot. In fact, the phrase that passes my lips most often is, "I may have told you this before, but ..."
I've made my living writing about TV, its celebrities, and its past. (I used to pen a column called "Ask the Televisionary" for TV Guide.com.) I've also put food on the table reviewing restaurants, writing about travel, and doing SEO and content strategy.
Only the writing counts in the end.
I have a godawful memory, so I focus on the written word. I like to think that over time, I've gotten better at it--the writing, not the remembering. I forget important dates. I'm pretty good with movie lines. But after several years, I tend to tweak them. I prefer my versions over the real ones.
Funny goes a long way with me. Probably further than it should.
I grew up outside Philadelphia and have lived in New York, L.A., and San Francisco. My current home base is Chicago.
You’ll find also find me on Facebook, Google+, and a href="http://cowbird.com/michaelpeck/"....
At holiday time, the missus and I terrorize the world via The Little Drummer Boy Challenge. Please join us.
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