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Toward the Gleam #3
Kataklusmos
The trilogy of Toward the Gleam, The Lucifer Ego, and Kataklusmós is packed with mystery and mayhem, philosophy and physics, paleontology and archaeology, theology and psychology, historical personages of note, and travels to the past and to exotic places—all connected to a book that is the most valuable artifact in the history of the world. In Kataklusmós, characters from all three stories collide in the pursuit of answers that span time and space.
Stalked by Danger and Despair
Two years after the forced separation of Oxford archaeologist Frodo Lyle Stuart and his “betrothed,” psychologist Beatrice Adams, a cataclysmic event takes Lyle and his brother, Sam, to Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and China in search of solutions to confounding questions. Stalked by danger and despair, Lyle finds his personal and professional worlds turned upside-down.
Did the events recorded in the ancient book really occur, and are those with connections to that world still shaping this planet’s history?
Stalked by Danger and Despair
Two years after the forced separation of Oxford archaeologist Frodo Lyle Stuart and his “betrothed,” psychologist Beatrice Adams, a cataclysmic event takes Lyle and his brother, Sam, to Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and China in search of solutions to confounding questions. Stalked by danger and despair, Lyle finds his personal and professional worlds turned upside-down.
Did the events recorded in the ancient book really occur, and are those with connections to that world still shaping this planet’s history?
- GenresFantasy
384 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 9, 2020
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T.M. Doran
7 books48 followersBorn in Long Beach, California, T.M. Doran has lived the majority of his life in Michigan, surrounded by sweet water.
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The Lucifer Ego (2018) depicts the theft of the ancient Toward the Gleam manuscript, and the trials and tribulations of the Oxford archaeologist recruited to recover it. Prehistoric archaeology, psychology, mythology (including Middle-Earth and Narnia), and First Things.
Toward the Gleam (2011) tells the story of the discovery of an unimaginably ancient manuscript, the man who discovers, translates, and protects it, and the person who would do anything to acquire it.
Terrapin (2012) is a mystery-thriller about how choices affect lives many years after these choices are made. Dennis Cole, and his childhood friends embark on a idyllic weekend reunion, until all hell breaks loose.
Iota (2014) tells the story of Jan Skala and others detained by the Russians immediately after WWII in a former German abattoir. Why have they been rounded up, and will any of them survive?
T. M. Doran has contributed to the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, USA Today, New York Times, Detroit Free Press, and Catholic World Report
www.facebook.com/AuthorTMDoran/
The Lucifer Ego (2018) depicts the theft of the ancient Toward the Gleam manuscript, and the trials and tribulations of the Oxford archaeologist recruited to recover it. Prehistoric archaeology, psychology, mythology (including Middle-Earth and Narnia), and First Things.
Toward the Gleam (2011) tells the story of the discovery of an unimaginably ancient manuscript, the man who discovers, translates, and protects it, and the person who would do anything to acquire it.
Terrapin (2012) is a mystery-thriller about how choices affect lives many years after these choices are made. Dennis Cole, and his childhood friends embark on a idyllic weekend reunion, until all hell breaks loose.
Iota (2014) tells the story of Jan Skala and others detained by the Russians immediately after WWII in a former German abattoir. Why have they been rounded up, and will any of them survive?
T. M. Doran has contributed to the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, USA Today, New York Times, Detroit Free Press, and Catholic World Report
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December 19, 2020
This book is a stunning conclusion to the trilogy. With each book the series got better. And this is a stunning read. The first book, Toward the Gleam, was a very pleasant surprise. The second volume The Lucifer Ego, was full of surprises and new twists. And this third one takes the story to a whole new level. It ties all the loose threads of the stories together and then the tapestry is flipped and we see the stunning picture that was so masterfully woven with these words. This was my third read by Doran and I have already picked up the other three that are in print. This is an excellent read! The book and the trilogy.
This volume begins with a quote from Tolkien:
“But all the while I sit and think
of times there were before,
I listen for returning feet
and voices at the door.”
And then a description of the meaning of the title:
“Kataklusmós: κατακλυσμός, cataclysm, deluge, a devastation.”
The novel is broken into five parts. But in each part there are events not in chronological order. The chapter titles are the date of the events:
Part I Sorrows
Part II Suspicions
Part III Speculations
Part IV Sensations
Part V Summations
The story begins on March 26th 2019 and the last date in the story is August 2020. But we visit events in 1931, 1938, 1963, 1973, 1990. But the story concludes with a return to 1973. This story is wo well written that once you start reading you will not want to put it down.
They story has action, adventure, Literary research. And focuses on a quest to protect a secret and protect family. Bombings, torture in prison in China, and even a planned assassination. The characters are well written. The plot excellent. And the way Doran weaves back and forth in time to bring the tale together is masterful.
The story was an excellent read it was hard to put down. It is excellent for those who have read the first volumes, but well enough written that it can stand on its own. But is strong enough to stand on its own. A great read for fans of literary fiction or historical fiction for readers of all ages. A story that ties up the trilogy, but leaves you wondering if there will be more.
Read the review on my blog Book Reviews and More and reviews of other books by T.M. Doran.
Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2020 Catholic Reading Plan!
This volume begins with a quote from Tolkien:
“But all the while I sit and think
of times there were before,
I listen for returning feet
and voices at the door.”
And then a description of the meaning of the title:
“Kataklusmós: κατακλυσμός, cataclysm, deluge, a devastation.”
The novel is broken into five parts. But in each part there are events not in chronological order. The chapter titles are the date of the events:
Part I Sorrows
Part II Suspicions
Part III Speculations
Part IV Sensations
Part V Summations
The story begins on March 26th 2019 and the last date in the story is August 2020. But we visit events in 1931, 1938, 1963, 1973, 1990. But the story concludes with a return to 1973. This story is wo well written that once you start reading you will not want to put it down.
They story has action, adventure, Literary research. And focuses on a quest to protect a secret and protect family. Bombings, torture in prison in China, and even a planned assassination. The characters are well written. The plot excellent. And the way Doran weaves back and forth in time to bring the tale together is masterful.
The story was an excellent read it was hard to put down. It is excellent for those who have read the first volumes, but well enough written that it can stand on its own. But is strong enough to stand on its own. A great read for fans of literary fiction or historical fiction for readers of all ages. A story that ties up the trilogy, but leaves you wondering if there will be more.
Read the review on my blog Book Reviews and More and reviews of other books by T.M. Doran.
Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2020 Catholic Reading Plan!
December 20, 2020
The first book in the series was an interesting premise and mostly took advantage of it. The stakes and the action were increased in the second and this is the same for the last book in the series.
Now I want to read them again back to back since there is so much going on.
Now I want to read them again back to back since there is so much going on.
January 29, 2021
Fun Read. Third in the series by Doran. He ties things up. I won't say anything to avoid any spoilers.
July 14, 2025
great new perspective on Tolkien
Interesting, well written, well developed trilogy. Would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys alternate history, adventure, or archaeology.
Interesting, well written, well developed trilogy. Would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys alternate history, adventure, or archaeology.
December 30, 2020
A wonderful ending to a great trilogy. I truly enjoyed the story telling and the woven in philosophy, theology, historical figures and more! I plan to revisit this story again in the future!
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