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Wonderland
If you’re going to be lost in a dream … whatever you do … don’t walk through doors you are not familiar with.
In the year 2030, the United States is on edge, poised for the breakout of another Civil War. Imprisoned podcaster, Nico Riley, teaches herself to lucid dream to help escape the chaos of everyday life. Once she becomes lost in her own world inside of a dream, the stress of life changes into an ecstasy of escape …that is until she begins opening unfamiliar doors … doors that lead to what dreamers refer to as, ‘The Wonderland.’
Nico soon learns these lucid realms are connected by a collective consciousness from the past reincarnated into the present. While she puts together the puzzle pieces that reveal who she was in her past life, she ventures through dream realms occupied by Nazi’s, CIA agents, witches, and serial killers. All are searching the Wonderland for the Vatican’s greatest kept secret … the secret that holds all secrets … the Chronovisor.
In the year 2030, the United States is on edge, poised for the breakout of another Civil War. Imprisoned podcaster, Nico Riley, teaches herself to lucid dream to help escape the chaos of everyday life. Once she becomes lost in her own world inside of a dream, the stress of life changes into an ecstasy of escape …that is until she begins opening unfamiliar doors … doors that lead to what dreamers refer to as, ‘The Wonderland.’
Nico soon learns these lucid realms are connected by a collective consciousness from the past reincarnated into the present. While she puts together the puzzle pieces that reveal who she was in her past life, she ventures through dream realms occupied by Nazi’s, CIA agents, witches, and serial killers. All are searching the Wonderland for the Vatican’s greatest kept secret … the secret that holds all secrets … the Chronovisor.
- GenresDystopia
266 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 2, 2024
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About the author
Paul Teresi
7 books9 followersPaul Teresi attended Eastern Illinois University to pursue a degree in teaching history. He left to pursue a career in writing after creating an independently produced sold out show on his campus. Since then, he has written several stage productions at Chicago's famed Second City Training Center. While performing live shows was his favorite thrill, he has found a new niche in writing his stage stories longhand for publication.
As you can tell, he also has a hard time sticking to one genre, which is a blast for him. Hopefully, the readers too.
As you can tell, he also has a hard time sticking to one genre, which is a blast for him. Hopefully, the readers too.
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January 26, 2025
DNF. Just couldn't get into it, and the present tense narration threw me off.
June 4, 2025
A novel about lucid dreaming? Of course, I was curious as I am a lucid dreamer. This novel is definitely surreal, but then again, at least in terms of our political climate it might not be so far off. I won't go further with the political theme.
What I loved about the novel: discussion of lucid dreaming studies, some real; mystical elements rather like an adult fairytale, and lots of twists and turns.
For the most part the writing is good, although there are places that could use a little tweaking to make them more comprehensible. I don't blame that on time shifts. I think that's common enough most would have no trouble with it.
Characters are reasonably well developed over the course of the novel and where that might seem lacking, it is partially due to the issue of time. That is, not having arrived in the time period where you would learn the characters backstory. And, of course, mystery requires keeping some things hidden .
Would I recommend this? Yes, most won't be able to put it down. As for me, I will keep my dreaming eyes open to doors that might appear. Can't recall seeing one in any dream so far, but there are always possibilities.
What I loved about the novel: discussion of lucid dreaming studies, some real; mystical elements rather like an adult fairytale, and lots of twists and turns.
For the most part the writing is good, although there are places that could use a little tweaking to make them more comprehensible. I don't blame that on time shifts. I think that's common enough most would have no trouble with it.
Characters are reasonably well developed over the course of the novel and where that might seem lacking, it is partially due to the issue of time. That is, not having arrived in the time period where you would learn the characters backstory. And, of course, mystery requires keeping some things hidden .
Would I recommend this? Yes, most won't be able to put it down. As for me, I will keep my dreaming eyes open to doors that might appear. Can't recall seeing one in any dream so far, but there are always possibilities.
February 17, 2025
Stumbled across this book by accident on Kindle.... and I absolutely loved it!
The cover drew me in initially, but a few chapters in, and I was in it for the long haul. Totally hooked.
I thought the dreaming / worlds /concepts and ideas were very clever and enjoyable. The cast of characters were interesting, but you have to keep up as things are not always what they seem.
There were points where the scenes in the story played out like a movie 🎬 I thought the author was very good at describing where the characters were and the pacing was good.
The ending made me gasp and exclaim "I knew it!" It's great when a book delivers a twist at the end.
I hope the writer is considering a sequel? I would love to see where it goes next.
The cover drew me in initially, but a few chapters in, and I was in it for the long haul. Totally hooked.
I thought the dreaming / worlds /concepts and ideas were very clever and enjoyable. The cast of characters were interesting, but you have to keep up as things are not always what they seem.
There were points where the scenes in the story played out like a movie 🎬 I thought the author was very good at describing where the characters were and the pacing was good.
The ending made me gasp and exclaim "I knew it!" It's great when a book delivers a twist at the end.
I hope the writer is considering a sequel? I would love to see where it goes next.
October 30, 2024
I really enjoyed this book, I did predict a few things which is typical for me but I still didn't have it all figured out by the end.
The writing style is different than anything else I've read and it took a bit to get used to but then I liked it. It's similar to a movie or tv show in that it flips between character perspectives quickly even for only a few paragraphs. Like how in any crime drama the team splits up but the camera cuts between what each character is doing for a few moments. If someone had told me this book was written this way I may have been hesitant to read it thinking I would get confused when perspectives shifted but it was very easy to follow and felt natural.
The writing style is different than anything else I've read and it took a bit to get used to but then I liked it. It's similar to a movie or tv show in that it flips between character perspectives quickly even for only a few paragraphs. Like how in any crime drama the team splits up but the camera cuts between what each character is doing for a few moments. If someone had told me this book was written this way I may have been hesitant to read it thinking I would get confused when perspectives shifted but it was very easy to follow and felt natural.
February 20, 2025
What first called my attention to Wonderland was the cover, then I read the synopsis, and downloaded it, although that's not the genre I usually read, and I'm so glad I did it! It mixes history with surreal and dives deep into conscious and unconciousness, life and death (and their meanings), reincarnation and so much more that I was glued to the book from beginning to the end. Too bad the end is a cliffhanger, so I hope Mr. Teresi will be releasing another book soon!
I thank the author and Amazon for the free copy of this book.
I thank the author and Amazon for the free copy of this book.
November 13, 2024
My first time reading this genre and was pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed experiencing the story from the main character’s perspective. The story world flips back and forth from past to present to future, introducing new and dynamic characters along the way, keeping you highly engaged and guessing how it would all end.
April 20, 2025
Wonderland by Paul Teresi is a trippy, fast-paced novella about a podcaster stuck in prison who escapes through lucid dreams. It blends near-future dystopia, conspiracy vibes, and dream logic into a surreal ride. Short, weird, and definitely thought-provoking.
:༻🦋༺: Definitely a must read! :༻🦋༺:
:༻🦋༺: Definitely a must read! :༻🦋༺:
April 23, 2025
Reading this book made me feel the same feeling I had when I watched Marvel's Legion on FX 1st super interested then confused then bored
June 29, 2025
It was a little too political for me. I did enjoy a lot of it but I got lost in the political aspect. Imagine Jumanji in your mind and dreams but add witches.
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