Dream Maker: A Mystical Tale [Paperback]

Grigor Fedan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2004

A Historical novel, following the journey of a troubled man in the modern day who revisits his past life in 464 AD Britain. His ancient journey through chaos is a search for the cause of his dejection and a quest for meaning. Written with a sharp eye for historical accuracy as well as a detailed recounting of useful meditation techniques, Dream Maker is both an envigorating story and a gift that opens one's mind. (Midwest Book Review)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A blue print for making sense of life." -- The lightsource, November 2003

"Author wove the intracies of karma very cleverly throughout the plot...story moves along very well." -- Reverse Spins.com October 2004

"Dream Maker is both an invigorating story and a gift that opens one's mind" -- Midwest Book Review, November 8, 2004

From the Author

The experiences described in this novel are real to me. They impacted me deeply. I am certain that much of what's in this book happened in a dream, which I was able to recall in the process of writing. Apparently I had a host of questions that I wanted answered, ranging from "Who am I?" and "What am I doing here?" And perhaps the most important one, "Why is the world the way it is?" The universe does appear cruel and haphazard. Then there were the mundane questions: "I wonder who I was in a previous life?" and "Do we neet loved ones again and again?"

I believe my questions were answered.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Lulu Press (December 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1411618815
• ISBN-13: 978-1411618817
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,050,564 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dreams, past lives, and a powerful healing technique....., November 10, 2003

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Al Doran (Hilo, Hawaii) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dream Maker: A Mystical Tale (Paperback)

This is a deceptive book, it reads like a historical fantasy but it's actually a study of ancient Greek and Roman mysticism. Its pages describe "communion", a meditation practice that includes Agape, a powerful healing technique.

The novel starts innocently enough with a depressed man in modern-day Berkeley, looking for answers. He has a series of dreams that show him another dimension. In his wakeful life, Martin's life is falling apart, but he also finds a stranger, Mojo, who is what he's not: peaceful and whole. Mojo seems to be working in conjunction with Martin's dreams to point him to a pilgrimage, of all places, Hawaii.

Guided by his dream Images, Martin makes his way to a hidden beach where he meets a Kahuna. This man takes Martin on an astral trip to ancient Britain, a world in chaos with the Roman Empire collapsing and invaders and bandits taking over. In the middle of all this Martin encounters a powerful mystic, Maria Lerna, whose job seems to heal the world so that it may survive. Martin soon learns that he is witnessing a past life, and he learns what he neglected to get that time: the true meaning of life.

It's a fun read that makes you think. I learned a lot and am grateful for this book. It also has that feeling of truth to it. I wonder if it really happened?

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An invigorating story and a gift that opens one's mind, November 8, 2004

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dream Maker: A Mystical Tale (Paperback)

Dream Maker: A Mystical Tale is a historical novel, following the journey of a troubled man in the modern day who revisits his past life in 464 AD Britain. His ancient journey and struggle against violent invaders and lawlessness leads him through chaos in search of the cause of his dejection and a quest for meaning and dedication. Written with a sharp eye for historical accuracy as well as a detailed recounting of useful meditation techniques, Dream Maker is both an invigorating story and a gift that opens one's mind to new ways of thinking about both little problems and the world around one.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Dream Maker, May 2, 2005

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Janet Boyer "Author, Blogger, Radio Host" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dream Maker: A Mystical Tale (Paperback)

"Martin told the Kahuna he was ready. He was tired and he wanted the cave. The Kahuna obliged with a warm smile. This time he simply looked at Martin, straight into his eyes. Martin felt himself go. First there was the sense of intense motion, again like an explosion that was happening all around him, and then he was in the dark tunnel with the light at the end. He spiraled rapidly, with a force capable of tearing him apart. He closed his eyes until he felt everything stop." -From the book

Set in both present time and 464 AD, Dream Maker is a mystical tale by Grigor Fedan that follows the personal journey of Martin Devon-a meandering fellow who has just lost an important contract for his company. Hostilities brew at home as Jenny, his angry and critical wife, repeatedly confronts Martin-or ignores him altogether. Martin never seems to say the right thing, and his own anger issues boil to the surface.

A routine visit to the bank leads Martin on a journey of intense introspection-which includes an impromptu trip to a secret island in Hawaii and a magical voyage courtesy of a mysterious Kahuna.

Exploring questions such as "Why am I here?", "What is the meaning of my life?", "Why do certain things happen to me?", and "Why do I do what I do?" Fedan weaves historical accuracy with metaphysical themes like past lives, meditation, intention, and energetic co-mingling.

The majority of Dream Maker takes place in the 5th century, where Saxons, Caledonians, and other "barbarians" pillage colonies once ruled by Rome. The Kahuna instructs Martin that he's to be a detached observer, and warns him against involvement, because important soul lessons are at stake.

In the fields and forests of lawless Britannia, Martin witnesses brutal ambushes, political plotting, and warfare. Martin also dwells in a Seeker Colony imbedded deep within the lush woods, and learns how a community of shared goods and services live in harmony. He participates in ancient energetic healing techniques, visits the royal courtyard, and witnesses potential threats from the citadel.

While history buffs will enjoy this novel-especially those interested in military and Arthurian lore-I was more intrigued by the portrayal of metaphysical disciplines such as "agape". This energetic co-mingling, also known as "communion", occurs when the sender envelops the recipient with his or her energy field in order to heal, pacify, and communicate intent.

As Martin observes and interacts with mystics like Maria Lerna, Nicolaus, Eldyn, Mowan, and those in the Seeker Colony-as well as royals King Joannes, Queen Martigena, and their two sons-he begins to understand that not everything is as black and white as he thought it to be. Through practicing meditation and agape, Martin learns to ground himself and retain objectivity. In the process, he discovers how past lives affect individuals in the present, and that each person has played both "evil" and "divine" roles in the grand play of life.

Dream Maker is an engaging novel with thought-provoking ideas peppered throughout. For example, one character says "Brutality is a cornerstone of creation". But regardless of whether you agree with Fedan's spiritual views (and I admit to taking issue with a few), you'll be taken on an interesting journey with plenty of food-for-thought moments. In fact, Dream Maker played a pivotal role in my husband's exploration of reincarnation. Up until then, he really didn't consider the viability of past lives. After reading this novel, however, he was primed to read books such as Journey of Souls and Destiny of Souls by Dr. Michael Newton which examines case histories of past life regressions.

I'm not a fan of history, military or otherwise, but Fedan paints a vivid picture of life in Arthurian Britannia. I was kept guessing until the end, and didn't realize the parallel with Arthurian legend until Maria Lerna plunged a sword through a rock. The proliferation of punctuation errors was somewhat distracting, and I'm surprised the publisher allowed Dream Maker to be released with such sloppy editing. Be that as it may, if you can ignore details such as capitalized words in mid-sentence and commas following semi-colons, this novel is a well-written addition to the genre of mystical fiction. You'll likely develop new ways of looking at your life, the world, and other people, and in my opinion, that's a worthy result of any creative endeavor.