Numenon (Bloodsong) (Hardcover)

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Adults, rejoice! We no longer have to read the kids' copy of Harry Potter because we have Sandy Nathan and Numenon!I could not put it down. Numenon is an epic of similar proportions to Jean Auel's Clan of the Cave Bear. Numenon is superbly written, and beautifully weaves a treasure-trove of spiritual and intellectual wisdom into the story. I am totally enthralled. Where's the sequel? ----Ilene Dillon, MSWHost, Full Power Living

Adults, rejoice! We no longer have to read the kids' copy of Harry Potter because we have Sandy Nathan and Numenon!I could not put it down. Numenon is an epic of similar proportions to Jean Auel's Clan of the Cave Bear. Numenon is superbly written, and beautifully weaves a treasure-trove of spiritual and intellectual wisdom into the story. I am totally enthralled. Where's the sequel? ----Ilene Dillon, MSWHost, Full Power Living<br /><br />The collision of commerce and spirit, the world's richest man and an ancient Native American shaman, a global corporation larger than any other and the quiet strength at the core of the natural world this is thriller and metaphor and life lesson in the hands of a writer who has journey'd through both worlds. -- Gerald DiPego Screenwriter, Phenomenon<br /><br />The material and spirit world clash in this well-written adventure novel. A fantastic intellectual work which makes readers question their priorities in this life. A highly-recommended title.
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FIVE STARS! A fantasy set in the real world to draw readers in and never let them go, Numenon is highly recommended to readers seeking modern fiction with fantastical elements. -- Midwest Book Review

The collision of commerce and spirit, the world's richest man and an ancient Native American shaman, a global corporation larger than any other and the quiet strength at the core of the natural world this is thriller and metaphor and life lesson in the hands of a writer who has journey'd through both worlds. -- Gerald DiPego Screenwriter, Phenomenon

Product Description

NUMENON WINS FOUR NATIONAL AWARDS!

MAY 2009: NUMENON WINS THE 2009 SILVER NAUTILUS AWARD in BI-CULTURAL/INDIGENOUS!

The Nautilus Award was established to change the world one book at a time. It is devoted to Recognizing Books and Audio Books that Promote Spiritual Growth, Conscious Living, and Positive Social Change ...

Other Nautilus Award winners include: Deepak Chopra, M.D., Thich Nnat Hanh, Jean Houston, PhD., Eckhart Tolle, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Andrew Weil, M.D.

(The bestselling book, The Shack, was also a 2009 Silver Nautilus Award winner.)

May 2009: NUMENON WINS THE SILVER MEDAL IN THE 2009 IPPY AWARDS (INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS AWARDS) in VISIONARY FICTION!

The IPPY Award is one of the oldest and largest book contests for independent presses. This year s awards attracted 4,090 entries from throughout the U.S. and Canada, plus most English-speaking countries worldwide. Medal-winning books came from 44 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia, eight Canadian provinces, and six countries overseas.

Book contest judges noticed Numenon before it was published. As an Advance Reading Copy (ARC or galley), NUMENON WON in two contests:

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 448 pages
• Publisher: Vilasa Press; 1st edition (May 23, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976280922
• ISBN-13: 978-0976280927
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,697,073 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Bring Your Best Warriors" ~ The Task Of Finding One's Way Home Through A Swiss Cheese Universe, June 29, 2008

By	Brian E. Erland "Rainbow Sphinx" (Brea, CA - USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Synopsis: Join author Sandy Nathan on a revelatory journey of self discovery as she leads the reader along two divergent storylines; one revolving around Will Duane, the richest man in the world and his massive financial empire functioning under the name "Numenon". The other half of the tale concerns a Native American Shaman and visionary known as Grandfather who is about to present his sacred teachings in one last gathering, or pow-wow at an ancient Indian sacred site in Tucson, Arizona.

Will Duane and his "best warriors" ("a warrior is a warrior" even in a business suit) are on an unprecedented excursion to this sacred gathering to meet with Grandfather for reasons only known to Will and Grandfather. A clash of Spirit is about to occur, something ordained by powers beyond the control of either man. Whatever happens will be of monumental significance and the Powers of Light and Darkness will have their say before all that is to be is brought to fruitition.

Critique: The new release `Numenon' by Sandy Nathan is one of the most superbly developed, intensely riveting and profoundly moving works of fiction I've read in quite a long time. The author's attention to detail, in-depth character development and cohesive, constantly evolving storyline will keep the reader transfixed from beginning to end.

Even more impressive (if that's possible) is the fascinating spirituality so beautifully and intricately weaved throughout this wonderful first volume of `The Bloodsong Series'. The spiritual teachings constitute the Story behind the story and introduce the reader to potent, invisible energies and beings flowing around and through physical creation. Yes even today in this jaded, profane 21st century world they continue to impact us whether we're consciously aware of their presence of not.

More often than not when anything of a spiritual nature finds it way into a work of fiction one immediately becomes aware of the distinct possibility of a hidden agenda on the part of the author, the ever-present fear of attempted evangelization have ruined many a good book. However that is certainly not the case here. The author has done a masterful job at blending the profane with the sacred that can be enjoyed on so many different levels whether you're spiritually inclined or not.

It just doesn't get any better than this, 'Numenon' receives my highest recommendation. I anxiously await part two!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Sacred Hidden in the Profane, June 28, 2008

By	OAKSHAMAN "oakshaman" (Algoma, WI United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)

It was with some hesitation that I started this novel. I've been approached to review too many obviously hack-written potboilers that superficially exploited spiritual themes to just make a buck. Certain people had even approached me to write such books. That was why I felt such relief and growing wonder as I quickly saw the true nature of this work. This book is something totally different from what I feared- it is the "real deal." It is obviously a work of true inspiration as related by the author in her foreword. You can't fake something like that. This book also had something else that I've learned to take as the hallmark of a genuine work of real worth, namely, synchronistic "hit" after "hit" with my own life...

As for the quality of the writing itself, I found it to be the equal (if not superior to) a King, or a Barker, or a Rice. The story just flows so smoothly and rapidly to draw you along almost against your will. The character development is also superb, for I came to recognize these people from my own lifetime of experience. However, what really jumped out at me was the spiritual substance woven into the story. It has a deeper meat and meaning which separates it from the vast majority of modern work- especially fiction. I remember Mircea Eliade stating that some more subtle topics were best transmitted by incorporating them into literature fantastique- the sacred hidden in the profane.

As for the character of Grandfather and his teachings, this is no rip-off of Native American culture. Grandfather may be from an unnamed tribe but he clearly represents a type of holy man found in all traditional societies around the world- and throughout time. They transcend time.

I've also got to comment on the design of the book itself. From the dust jacket, to the cover decoration, to the end papers, to the use of acid-free paper, this book is a quality artifact. I've seldom seen better quality in a modern production.

If I had one minor criticism, it would be the importance that so many characters seem to put in academic degrees concerning esoteric subjects. From my personal experience those who claim to know so much OF a thing, seldom know the true thing-in-itself- the noumenon, so to speak...

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don Juan meets Bill Gates, September 11, 2008

By	Enrique Torres "Rico" (San Diegotitlan, Califas) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

I read this book over the early part of the summer and enjoyed it immensely. Sandy Nathan creates a story line that rides between two worlds that are similar but distinct; the world of mystism and the world of money and power. The world and beliefs of a corporate executive and an American shaman, along with their respective followers collide in the desert, in a fictional place(somewhere in New Mexico) known as the Mogollan Bowl. It is here where the believers in the supernatural and natural worlds meet, where a series of unexplainable truths are revealed and the setting established for this first entry into the Numenon trilogy. The characters are richly developed by the author to the point where you identify with certain ones as they remind you of people you have met in life. There are many intricate, as well as superficial relationships that are outlined. It does have a bit of a soap opera feel to it at times at the author reveals the past of individuals and their current status. This makes for entertaining reading as the characters become dimensional and come to life. The language the author uses is colorful and descriptive, for some, those people that are offended by curse words may find it too colorful. This is not to say that it is full of "gutter" talk but there are a few situations where it is spicier than some may like. Myself, I liked it as it made it real because this is how many people talk. As for the story itself, it is an excellent presentation of what happens when a head of a huge(the most powerful)corporation takes his best on a spiritual retreat. His own intentions are obviously going to change radically because of the powers in the desert and the introduction of the grandfather. As I read this book it reminded me, at times, of another series that I read years ago. Elements of the late Carlos Castenada worlds, found in The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of KnowledgeA Separate Reality, where the unexplainable, in Western terms, is given meaning and detailed vividly to create alternate perceptions to common and uncommon situatons. The author explains in her authors notes her inspiration for writing this book. It is obvious, given the clarity, sincerity and expressiveness, that her own spiritual experiences have contributed tremendously to this fine book. I found myself thoroughly enjoying this book as the adventure unfolded in the desert. I wanted more after finishing the book and the author did not disappoint. She included an excerpt from the sequel, "Mogollan" "The Blood Series II." I look forward to reading the next installment. I would recommend reading this book as it has many insights into spiritualism and the clashes between the known and unknown that are unveiled in this adventure.