Reflections

Book One of The Erebus Equilibrium

Suffering a devastating childhood loss, Jonathan Edward Malone becomes withdrawn and despaired, blaming himself for the tragedies which have befallen his family.

Twenty years later, the discovery of a hidden message on the back of an antique looking-glass plummets Jonathan into a subconscious adventure of mystery, betrayal, revelation and intrigue as he desperately searches for a solution to the riddle of the glass. A quest that will test all his beliefs as he battles his own inner demons and struggles to defeat a stronger, ancient malevolence, restore the celestial equilibrium and undo the tragic events of his past.

I first conceived of my version of Erebus and my hero, Jonathan Edward Malone, about twenty years ago. I have always had a fascination with mirrors and have long pondered over the possibilities that they could do more than reflect our images.

I undertook the creation of this simple good-versus-evil story largely as a challenge to myself and with the hope that others may enjoy my hero's adventures. For anyone who shares the mystery and believes the myths about mirrors, which have survived over many centuries, then this story is for you.

Neil Cladingboel,

Singleton, September 2000.

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