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                                                                                    NB VanYoos

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Author blends science fiction and fantasy into a tale of sin and damnation.

 

 

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., 17 December 2007. Author NB VanYoos, published by iUniverse, Inc., the leading provider of publishing technology solutions for authors, announces the debut of his second novel in the Onyalum Series, TRIAL OF GESH (www.onyalum.com). Breaking stereotypical molds, NB VanYoos blends science fiction and fantasy into a tale seen through the eyes of a flawed character fighting inner demons, literally.

 

The unconventional main character, Tyler Jensen, is a flawed drug dealer from Los Angeles that has been transformed into an alien spirit known as an Onyalum. After bungling the life of Admiral Osloo in the first book, Tyler embarks on a rampage through the Universe breeding chaos on any world unlucky to cross his path. His anger is finally sated after a violent battle that leaves him horrified by what he has become. Confused and lost, he seeks refuge on a desolate planet dominated by a single religion awaiting the return of their god. Posing as a lowly priest addicted to powerful narcotics, he becomes embroiled in a battle between the dominant religion and an ancient cult. But the decadent horrors he experiences are nothing compared to the hell the wrath of a god unleashes. Will he survive his damnation or will the alien inside unlock his humanity to save his soul?

 

"In the TRIAL OF GESH, I further explore the weaknesses of a person consumed by self absorption and personal decadence. For most of us, it is difficult to understand the personal failures of those addicted to mind altering substances. To them, every world is alien, every love elusive, and every day a living hell. This second adventure is both disturbing and thought provoking, but we all must face the darkness if we are to find the light at the end of the tunnel."

 

TRIAL OF GESH is an insightful follow-up to the first novel that introduced us to the pathetic character, Tyler Jensen. His continuing quest to find a life within the Universe is plagued by his naiveté and self abuses. TRIAL OF GESH continues this character development as we journey with Tyler to the bowels of hell. His fall is set against the backdrop of a Universe that is mysterious, beautiful, and violent. TRIAL OF GESH  (ISBN 0-595-46663-X) is the second in the Onyalum Series. The book retails for $24.95 and is available through the publisher, iUniverse, and through online retailers such as Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com.

 

About iUniverse: iUniverse offers a variety of publishing services to help individuals publish, market, and sell fiction, poetry and nonfiction books. The company utilizes print-on-demand technology, and is one of the largest self-publishing companies in the United States, publishing more than 5,000 new titles each year. The iUniverse management team has extensive editorial and managerial experience with traditional publishers such as HarperCollins, Putnam, Simon & Schuster and Holtzbrinck. iUniverse partners with industry leading author organizations, including the Authors Guild, the Harlem Writers Guild, and the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) to bring innovative programs to their members. iUniverse has strategic alliances with Barnes & Noble, Inc. in the U.S. and Chapters Indigo in Canada and has offices in New York City, Shanghai and Lincoln, Neb. For more information, please visit www.iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS.

 

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