{"product_id":"hermes-beckons-john-f-caris-9780960732029","title":"Hermes Beckons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Tale of Alchemy and Magic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRalph Garland, a semi-retired magician recovering from a serious illness, embarks on a quest to discover the secrets hidden in Hermes' craft. His research branches into diverse religious traditions, including the Neolithic goddess religion. He journeys beyond the veil and initiates a response from the spirit realm. A series of strange experiences occur as he progresses in his alchemical studies and finally emerges through the portal of mysteries as conventionality disintegrates. In fear of losing his mind he opens his heart to his friend and love Shasta Garland, who is writing a new novel in her on-going detective series, one that will apply the theme of magic. She supports him in the healing process, and her nurturing strengthens his resolve to attain his mystical aspirations. Together the couple evolve toward a spiritual healing and bonding. With his assistant Rafe Courbet Ralph stages an Alchemical Light Show to convey important alchemical ideas. Magic and psi realm is linked together.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHermes Beckons\u003c\/i\u003e is a novel of ideas: thought-provoking and unsettling.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eHermes Beckons, A Tale of Alchemy and Magic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \"For a playful romp in a fictional setting, this is a good one.\"- \u003ci\u003eThe Linking Ring\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"The book [is] fascinating reading. Caris is a gifted writer.\" -\u003ci\u003eMagicol\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Caris is extremely knowledgeable not only about the supernatural, but also the world of magical entertainment.\" -\u003ci\u003eOracle Magic Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eHermes Beckons\u003c\/i\u003e [is] a deep book, and I have some magic friends who would look forward to reading it a second time.\" -\u003ci\u003eM-U-M\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John F. Caris\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0960732020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780960732029\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Westgate House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/23\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 446\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.13lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.51w x 0.90d","brand":"John F. Caris","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48435736641791,"sku":"9780960732029","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fe7eaa45-2bde-46e0-b946-4e3a89af0705.jpg?v=1777152371","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/hermes-beckons-john-f-caris-9780960732029","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}