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Portals of the Night

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I just finished Portals of the Night, by Dennis Farley. It is a mixture of the conscious and subconscious mind, mixed in with the secret temple oaths and rituals of the Mormon church.

The story moves along at a good pace, and the reader is drawn ever further into the events as they are unfolding for the main character, Robert Farwell.

A thoroughly enjoyable read. Well worth the time.

Robert Farwell is not your average main character. He is about to delve into the timeless mysteries of world mythology. He is a former Mormon who finds he has unfinished issues. He is involved in a revolutionary science experiment entering the subconscious world. There is someone who wants him dead.

A murder mystery and a science fiction psychological adventure make this book a great story. The surprise is that the book offers so much more. We find deep and enduring insight about how myths of the past are with us today. We discover some Socratic-like dialogue between mentor and student questioning what we have been taught from birth. We are taken on a journey through the culture of Mormonism and subconscious thoughts.

Farley's writing provides flashes of wisdom through his phantasmagorical wanderings. He illuminates with his poetry and symbolism dispersed in the book. He creates a charged sensuality in the subconscious realm with bold and intriguing ideas. He provocatively challenges us to consider what we believe and why. This intelligently written book is entertaining and artistic. It was a delight to read.

If I could only name one book in the world that is filled to the brim with absolute, 100% deceit, this would be it. It's obvious that Farley has been smoking or mainlining something, because there is nothing in this book that even remotely resembles the truth. I tried hard to find even one redeeming quality, but failed miserably. What a nightmare!