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Illusions
Jack Harrow thinks he is investigating psychics and spirit mediums. A Bavarian professor hired him to research a new book. But Jack soon discovers a whole new world. He learns there is a different species of human living among us. Professor Kruger calls them Homo Sapiens Obscurus. They are like us, but special powers set them apart. They have the gift of illusion, using a form of hypnosis to change their own appearance. They can look like angels, demons, or monsters. Or they can resemble your friendly mailman, or your boss. They can go anywhere and do anything. Now the professor wants to publish a book about them. That could be dangerous. When the Others learn of his plans, they strike back.
201 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 29, 2024
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About the author
Steve Bartholomew
55 books4 followersThe author was born a long time ago. He spent three years in the US Army where he learned a lot of vital skills, such as how to use a soldering iron and screwdriver, as well as how to make the bed, mop the floor, and wash dishes. He grew up and spent most of his life in San Francisco. After obtaining a useless liberal arts degree, he became a social worker and did more than 20 years in the mean streets of New York City, San Francisco, and rural California.
He is now devoted to writing books, which he should have been doing in the first place. He has written some science fiction and fantasy, but is now mainly interested in tales of the Old West. Previous publications include The Terrorist Plot at Gopherville, Gold, A Tale of the California Gold Rush, Journey to Rhyolite and Chapel Perilous.
He is now devoted to writing books, which he should have been doing in the first place. He has written some science fiction and fantasy, but is now mainly interested in tales of the Old West. Previous publications include The Terrorist Plot at Gopherville, Gold, A Tale of the California Gold Rush, Journey to Rhyolite and Chapel Perilous.
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July 10, 2025
Delightful, strange, and probably true
This is a fine journey into the paranormal, set during that odd moment in history when the Wild West was on the cusp of becoming the modern era, with horse-drawn carriages suddenly sharing the streets with motor cars.
The proposed, hidden presence of a sister species to humanity, who pass among us unnoticed, might not be a new idea, but this author puts a fresh and brilliant twist on the idea.
Highly recommended!
This is a fine journey into the paranormal, set during that odd moment in history when the Wild West was on the cusp of becoming the modern era, with horse-drawn carriages suddenly sharing the streets with motor cars.
The proposed, hidden presence of a sister species to humanity, who pass among us unnoticed, might not be a new idea, but this author puts a fresh and brilliant twist on the idea.
Highly recommended!
November 21, 2024
Good book if you ignore the cover
An interesting story but to appreciate the cover, you have to have read the book. Someone who hasn't done that will probably never start the story. Shame since it's worth reading.
An interesting story but to appreciate the cover, you have to have read the book. Someone who hasn't done that will probably never start the story. Shame since it's worth reading.
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