Dancing with the Avatar

by Jovan Jones

Maya delves deeper into things not of God. Having given up her promising life without a single glance back, she moves to an ashram in India to worship her guru, Cha Ma—whom many believe to be an avatar of the goddess Kali. Maya spirals deeper and deeper into a fantastical, supernatural world that is beyond her wildest dreams and worst nightmares. As an insidious web of evil weaves tightly about her, Maya sinks into greater and greater delusion—slipping between euphoric highs and suicidal lows. Maya’s experiences cause her to question her beliefs and test her sanity. On the other side of the world, after having been unwittingly tossed into the deadly battle by Maya’s choice to move to India, her parents continue to face increasingly more difficult emotional, physical, and spiritual battles as they fight for Maya’s life. The stakes are high in this violent war between good and evil as heavenly angels and demonic beings strategize and battle to gain ground for the souls of Maya, her parents, and people close to them. As Maya dabbles deeper and deeper into things not of God, the evil surrounding her threatens to overwhelm and destroy her and others. Will Maya survive in her chosen new world? Will her parents survive the warfare aimed at them because of loving her?

336 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Dianne Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

I waited with great anticipation for the follow up to “Chasing the Avatar” by Jovan Jones. It was worth the wait. The storyline was riveting and picked up right from where book number one left off. Immediately, Once again, I was absorbed in the Battle between the forces of “Good and Evil” for Maya’s soul. This book doesn’t disappoint.

There were some pivotal points in the storyline with deep truths that even a fictionalized account of the events that the author experienced in India won’t allow the spiritual reader to simply overlook. The author has such an amazing ability to describe in intricate details everything from the appearance of the Angelic Host to the deformed and hideous existence of the evil angels. She even goes as far as to bring an enlightening illustration of the negative emotions transmitted by demons. “… what do demons do when they are afraid? They do not admit their fear, no, they twist it around so that it becomes anger. Or if it is great fear, they pervert it into RAGE.”

At that moment, those words unfolded and revealed to me that “anger and rage” were two of the “hidden attributes” of fear. The spirit of fear, once twisted and uncontrolled does manifest in us as anger, and if not defeated, anger is perverted and becomes rage. This was a powerful moment for me, because of my own journey towards exposing the true spirit of fear.

I’ve never read a book where the prayers became so vivid. The prayers of Maya’s parents were lively interactions between Heaven and Hell. The author describes for the reader how the prayers of the righteous surely prevail much. They pray in the spirit. Moments later, she awakes her husband they fall to their knees, facing each other, holding hands, in oneness. They prayed until legions of Angels descend from Heaven and surround their home.

My favorite chapter was “Coblat-Blue-Sari Lady.” This chapter reveals the dichotomy between worshipping the adversary which leads to madness and worshipping Christ which leads to healing and restoration. The author illustrated this beautifully. Woven in and out of the chapters of the book is this forbidden love story between Maya & Narayanan. I was caught up in their stolen glances and trance-like stares. At the moment, that Narayanan gets close enough to Maya to touch her hair, I longed for them to break every taboo and embrace with a passionate kiss. That didn’t happen, but I still couldn't help but smile when the story ended.

I can't wait to read the third book in the Series.

[Emily Vialpando · Rating 5 out of 5]

Again, Jovan has outdone herself!!!! This second book is another page-turner. I just kept wanting to read and read to see what happens next. Even tho I know now that she is in God's Hands, it still was hard for me to NOT pray that she will eventually "see the light"! And, I am so glad she has, because, without Him there wouldn't be an "us". I am anxiously waiting for the last book (unfortunatly). Because this last one left you "hanging" for more suspense of "Now,what?"

I highly recommend this book as well.
And, I hope Ms.Jones does not stop at the third book. I hope she continues to write because she does it so very good.

You are a very talented author, Jovan....keep up the good work!!!!

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

This fictionalized account of a young woman's religious adventures in India will grip you with its sight into the unseen forces that surround us. Her first book opened my eyes to the reality that is more real than what we see, the epic battle between God's will for our lives and Satan's intent for our destruction. Maya is living in an ashram in India and reaching toward enlightenment completely unaware of the struggle for her soul. Her parents are sending their prayers up and activating the angels of God as her eternity hinges on the brink. I loved it, and can't wait for the last book in the series!

[Phyllis Rogers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love it, it is very informative and intriguing.