Steve Searls (Books)

Steve Searls Books

Steve Searls transitioned to writing in 2001, initially focusing on poetry under the pseudonym Tara Birch. His work delves into profound themes and sensitive aspects of the human experience, often drawing from personal introspection and lived moments. Searls employs authentic language and evocative imagery to create deeply resonant narratives for his readers. "My Travels With a Dead Man" marks his debut into the realm of fiction.

My Travels With a Dead Man

265 pages
10 hours of reading

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Jane Takako Wolfsheim learns she can alter time and space after meeting a charismatic stranger named Jorge Luis Borges.Inextricably she falls for Borges. Soon, however Borges' lies and emotional abuse, and nightmares about a demonic figure, "the man in black," nearly drive Jane mad. After her parents are murdered, Jane flees with Borges. Both the ghost of haiku master, Basho, and the Daibutsu of Kamakura, a statue of Buddha that appears in her dreams, offer her cryptic advice. Unable to trust anyone, Jane must find the strength to save herself, her unborn child, and possibly the future of humanity.