The Asuras: A Dreamworld Odyssey

by Neil Perry Gordon

Enter the realm of “The A Dream World Odyssey,” where Emma Zigler, a Harvard student adept in lucid dreaming, is thrust into a hidden war dictated by a celestial prophecy. With dream expert Monica Taylor, she navigates between her dreams and awakened life, revealing her crucial role in a timeless battle for the soul of humanity. Shadowed by the Asuras, malevolent embodiments of disorder, Emma joins forces with Gus Williams, a fascist leader with mysterious ties to her past and future. Together, they spearhead a rebellion against a dark force challenging free will itself.This saga is a tapestry of suspense, spiritual conflict, and the perennial clash between light and darkness. Emma and Gus’s journey to dismantle the Asuras’ sinister plot is a testament to the enduring human spirit. “The Asuras” offers an adventure of courage, enlightenment, and love’s unyielding power, delving into the profound truths that only our dreams can reveal.

285 pages, Paperback

Published December 28, 2023

About the author

Beginning with his debut novel—A Cobbler’s Tale, followed by Moon Flower, The Righteous One, The Bomb Squad, Hope City, Sadie’s Sin, Cape Nome, Otzi’s Odyssey, Denali, Thunder Falls and soon to be released—The Nazarite, Neil Perry Gordon has established himself as a well-respected and prolific historical and metaphysical fiction novelist.

​His storytelling ability has earned him high editorial praise from the likes of Kirkus, Midwest Book Review, Book Viral and others, including hundreds of four and five star reader reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.

Neil attributes his love of the writing process from his formative education at the Green Meadow Waldorf School, where he understood that classes such as music, dance and theater, writing, literature, legends and myths, were not simply subjects to be learned, but lessons to be experienced.

His creative writing methods and inspiration have been described as organic; meaning he begins his work with a premise for his characters, rather than working within the confines of a formal, detailed outline. This encourages his writing to offer surprising twists and unexpected outcomes, which readers have celebrated. His novels have the attributes of being driven by an equal balance between character development and face-paced action, which moves his stories along at a swift page-turning pace.

Reviews

[Cecily Wang · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The Asuras: A Dreamworld Odyssey" by Neil Perry Gordon merges the realms of dreams and reality. It centers on Emma Zigler, a Harvard student gifted in lucid dreaming. Under the guidance of her friend and dream specialist Monica Taylor, Emma discovers her dreams are gateways to a prophecy with the potential to change human history. The story is set against an ancient war in the dreamscape, where Emma finds herself entangled in a cosmic battle between good and evil. She teams up with allies to confront the Asuras, agents of chaos aiming to dominate free will and engulf the world in darkness. The novel is rich in suspense and metaphysical warfare and delves into themes of destiny, freedom, and love. Readers are invited to explore a universe where dreams are both reflections of inner fears and desires and battlegrounds for the soul's survival​.