The Wizard Within

by Albert Thor

The main character in The Wizard Within is Jay Wiles, a successful advertising executive living the American Dream. By day Jay works as a hot-shot executive for the Mindbenders Advertising Agency, yet by night his very core is challenged by a comical yet wise Wizard who takes him on the rollercoaster ride of his life. Headed up by a charismatic leader, Thadeus Rebelstar, Mindbenders advertising agency is the place to work for any dynamic adman. As a subplot, Jay s ad work entertains the reader with various drive slogans, ads, and ad campaigns throughout the novel and provides a light-hearted break from some of the darker and heavier chapters. In a series of comic, ironic, and emotionally charged dramatic scenes, The Wizard Within explores a vast range of human experience such as human relationships, morality, sexuality, Western religion, science, psychiatry, our relationship to the Natural World, and the future of the human species. What furthers the attraction and makes such a profound exploration of life and living possible is the complexity and realness of the characters.

319 pages, Perfect Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Chris B · Rating 1 out of 5]

I could not get into this book at all. The story was all over the place and made no sense to me. I have been trying to read it on and off for about 5 years and last night gave it one more go and then threw in the towel. I read for enjoyment and not to struggle. Maybe others would enjoy it but I didn’t.

[Stacey · Rating 1 out of 5]

Could not even finish this and that is rare for me. Kept trying to get through it because there were flashes of story that were enjoyable, but it seems the author is trying too hard to sell his idea (read Intro of Book); almost like a self-help book or religious book trying to disguise iteself as a novel.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is hard to find - try Alibris.com - but it is a truly magical book with many insights to share and truths to challenge your imagination.