Niel Hancock is a storyteller whose writing is deeply rooted in his extraordinary life experiences. From initial encounters in the American Southwest, his journey expanded through military service, including surviving the Tet Offensive, to a bohemian existence among musicians, eventually finding a grounding in the desert. These vast life experiences shape his unique narratives, often exploring mystery and the search for meaning. Hancock turns to writing to share his remarkable encounters and the tales spun from his journey.
Loyal friends Bear, Dwarf, and Otter bid farewell to their home and embark on a magical journey to the fabled World Beyond Time and its ageless Circle of Light. With Greyfax Grimwald, the mighty wizard, they must face the dangers of the gloomy border of the Northerland, the green fires of the Palace of Darkness, evil spells and dark enchantments, the dread city of Humans, and--most fearsome of all--the evil Dark Queen.
Welcome to Atlanton Earth! Drawn together by an enchanted summons, three loyal friends-Bear, Dwarf, and Otter, bid farewell to their fair home in the kingdom of Lorini and embark on a magical journey to the fabled World Beyond Time, a place where glows the ageless Circle of Light. Along the way they meet many marvelous friends, including the mighty wizard Greyfax Grimwald. But little does the trio realize the dangers that await them: the gloomy border of the Northerland....the green fires of the Palace of Darkness....evil spells and dark enchantments .... the dread city of Humans and-most fearsome of all-the evil Dark Queen.
Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, the narrative follows Niel Hancock's journey from Oakland to Saigon during the Tet offensive of 1968. His story intertwines memories of his Texas-New Mexico upbringing, shaped by significant historical events like the atom bomb testing and the Roswell UFO incident. Through encounters with eccentric characters and introspective motorcycle journeys, he seeks deeper meaning in life, ultimately recognizing that his experiences have guided him toward a spiritual destination he refers to as the Road to the Sacred Mountain.
