Debut Author Beats Long Odds in Amazon Contest

May 13, 2011 - PRLog -- “This is absolutely fantastic writing; very original and completely immersive.” – Amazon Editorial Review

Set in present day Los Angeles, Shaman, Healer, Heretic is the fast paced and compelling story of techno-shaman Olivia Lawson. Between dealing with unwanted spirits, clashing with other shamans, and fending off the attacks of real-world vigilantes, Olivia still manages to help her clients, rescuing them in the spiritual world. Soon, though, she finds herself in the destructive path of a malevolent ancient force intent on leaving that spiritual realm to conquer this one. Left with few options, Olivia is forced to defy centuries of shaman prohibitions. As she and her allies risk everything in their bid for survival, Olivia ultimately learns that the rules are there for a reason and that breaking them has a terrible cost.

Green, a former archaeologist and researcher of ancient religions, has created a fresh concept in the urban fantasy field by delving into the past. “The world of shamanism,” says Green, “has likely been with us since humans first started forming beliefs about sickness, death, and healing.” She was, she explains, astonished at the similarities between indigenous shamanic cultures that were widely separated by both space and time. “When I decided to bring the world of shamanism to a modern, urban, and technology-based environment, the story nearly wrote itself.”

“This book has you asking “What?” on every page — but in a good way. …Livvy, SK, and the shaman culture are interesting. This book could easily open a fresh new world of urban fantasy.” – Publishers Weekly

There’s much more to Olivia’s techno-shaman universe than can be explored in one novel, Green says. A second and third book in the series are currently underway. Part of the self-publishing revolution that is sweeping the industry, Shaman, Healer, Heretic is available today, in both paperback and ebook format, at online retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple’s iBookstore, Smashwords, and Diesel.

Please visit http://mterrygreen.com for more information about the author and the book.