Published May 10th, 2013
Description:
Heavily based on the intriguing
and relatable real world phenomenon of lucid dreaming (the ability to control
ones' dreams), Roers' debut novel tells the anything but ordinary, coming of
age story of a small town, teen aged, misfit named Travis Hunter.
Disfigured at birth and
ostracized at school, Travis dreams of acceptance and secretly yearns for the
affection of a beautiful young woman named Corrine. When a mysterious doctor
promises to help Travis through lucid dreaming, Travis suddenly finds himself
ushered into a secret society called "The Lucid", a collection of
social outcasts like himself, who have created their own world inside of
dreams.
When Travis discovers he is able
to bring Corrine into these dreams, he gets more than he ever bargained for and
soon finds himself learning the secrets of love and life in a fantastic
unconscious world.
With the doctor serving as their
guide, Corrine and Travis embark on a powerful and often painful journey of
self-discovery in order to unravel the mystery behind the lucid world and the
people who inhabit it. The plot thickens when a destructive outside force
uncovers their abilities and will stop at nothing to steal their power.
Debuting during the height of the
anti-bullying movement, Lucid is a timeless story of self-acceptance with a
portion of the author's proceeds being donated to bullying prevention efforts.
Corrine’s breathing quickened and she pushed against my chest to break the hold.
Not wanting to let go, I grabbed at her waist again, but she stopped me.
“What did you do that for?” I asked, my voice low and raspy. Even I couldn’t tell if I was asking why she kissed me or why she had stopped.
Corrine stepped back even further and looked down at her legs. That’s when I saw it. The shin of her left leg was starting to fade.
“Travis, I don’t know you,” she said softly. “If this is real, though? If it’s really real, like you say it is? I want to meet you. Do you understand me? I want you to come and find me as soon as you wake up.”
The light around us changed. It was sunset. Amazing reds, golds, and purples, streaked across the sky.
“Travis, I don’t know you,” she said softly. “If this is real, though? If it’s really real, like you say it is? I want to meet you. Do you understand me? I want you to come and find me as soon as you wake up.”
The light around us changed. It was sunset. Amazing reds, golds, and purples, streaked across the sky.
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Reviews:
"Roers' debut novel heralds the arrival of an intelligent, heartfelt voice in the world of young adult fiction. The rich characters, emotional complexity, and confident prose are matched only by the landscape of dreams that Roers sets them against... a landscape brought vividly to life by the author's seemingly boundless imagination. This is a novel that respects its readers as much as its characters, and that's a beautiful rarity." ~ Mike Flanagan, Filmmaker, Absentia and Oculus
"Natalie Roers' debut novel is both riveting and relevant. More than a paranormal/fantasy/thriller, this is a complex tale that cuts to the very of heart of issues facing young adults today. Well sculptured characters and powerful imagery propel Roers' fascinating narrative." ~ Jason Tinney Award-winning freelance journalist, musician, actor and the author of the story collection Bluebird.
"Lucid is an interesting story and a fun read." ~ Amy Carol Reeves, author of Ripper and Renegade
"Natalie Roers' voice is amazingly confident for a first novelist. Her journalist's eye for human detail draws you in, and makes you care about the people who populate the LUCID world. The more I got to know them, both awake and asleep in the world of lucid dreaming, the more time I wanted to spend in their world." ~ Jeff Howard, writer for Film District and Focus Features.
"Natalie Roers' debut novel is both riveting and relevant. More than a paranormal/fantasy/thriller, this is a complex tale that cuts to the very of heart of issues facing young adults today. Well sculptured characters and powerful imagery propel Roers' fascinating narrative." ~ Jason Tinney Award-winning freelance journalist, musician, actor and the author of the story collection Bluebird.
"Lucid is an interesting story and a fun read." ~ Amy Carol Reeves, author of Ripper and Renegade
"Natalie Roers' voice is amazingly confident for a first novelist. Her journalist's eye for human detail draws you in, and makes you care about the people who populate the LUCID world. The more I got to know them, both awake and asleep in the world of lucid dreaming, the more time I wanted to spend in their world." ~ Jeff Howard, writer for Film District and Focus Features.
About the author:
A veteran writer, voice artist, and on-air personality, Natalie Roers has been the host of hit radio and television shows in just about every region of the United States.
She also owns her own voice-over business where she creates everything from songs and ringtones to commercials and sound effects for clients around the globe.
A journalist by trade, Natalie is excited to venture into the world of fiction and hopes to raise money and social awareness for worthy causes with each book she writes. She lives with her husband Cory, and son Austin, in Columbia, South Carolina.
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