The Homeland of Pure Joy

by William Dewey

On a misty morning in Wellington, New Zealand, actor and expat Parker Flynn sees a ghost from a past life. The vision unleashes a torrent of memories about his first love from his days at university in the United States, and Parker is shocked at the power of the emotions those memories evoke. Amending his original plans for the day, Parker begins a trek to find this woman and confirm her identity, and to understand her place in his life, if there is one. In a misadventure that could prove disastrous or enlightening, Parker attempts to reconcile his feelings for people and places in his past with the vivid opportunities of the present.

199 pages, Paperback

First published May 2, 2012

Reviews

[Rebecca Stark · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm contemplating offering this book as a suggestion for romance novels to my book group. It's a quick & easy read--a combination of a day in the life of Parker Flynn and a myriad of flashbacks. It's engaging enough, a little dry at times, but one musters through to see if Parker will indeed see Amiria again. No spoilers, though. Read for yourself!

[Brad · Rating 3 out of 5]

My friend Will wrote this. An interesting meditation on love, with an excellent first paragraph.