The Puddingstone Well

by William Westhoven

Resting quietly on the upper Hudson River ... Hiding in plain sight ... A peaceful community practices a special kind of magic.But ... in an increasingly intrusive and wired world ... It's getting harder to stay hidden from those who would steal their power ... And use it for their own selfish gain. Now it's time for two prodigal sons to come home ... And lead their village into the 21st century.From the author of the critically praised debut novel "One-Hit Willie," share the magical trip home to "The Puddingstone Well." A contemporary fantasy-mystery with generous helpings of romance, humor and thrills, "The Puddingstone Well" follows two troubled men as they struggle to make their way back to a land full of hope, dreams and love. One, a troubled young writer, has to unravel a mystery to find his way while the other, a benevolent billionaire inventor, is forced to leave his extraordinary life behind.But when they get there, all is not well in paradise. The ruthless CEO of powerful corporation has learned of their secret power, and wants it for himself. A thousand years of happy endings hangs in the balance as the Dwellers of Avalon fight to protect the only life they know.BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR: Music lovers around the world are mourning the alleged suicide of a famous musician while sports fans are shocked by the sudden death of a mercurial tennis champion. Only one person - a troubled young writer - knows these two doomed celebrities shared a mysterious past. When would-be investigative journalist Jersey Jackson sets out on a search for the truth, he finds a great deal more than he bargained for, including the stunning secrets of his birthright. Meanwhile, a benevolent billionaire inventor, gripped by terminal illness, embarks on a similar path to the same destination - a dream-like village inhabited by a peaceful community of extraordinary people hiding in plain sight from an increasingly wired and intrusive world. The myriad pleasures of this idyllic land, including the beautiful soul mate who's been waiting a lifetime for his arrival, seduce Jersey into joining the Dwellers of Avalon. But just when it seems that his every wish has been granted, he learns that all is not well in paradise, nor is it easy to hide from a greedy power broker who would steal their secret for himself.FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED NOVEL "ONE-HIT WILLIE"WILLIAM WESTHOVEN is a longtime journalist and newspaper columnist whose work has won state and national honors, including seven first-place awards from the New Jersey Press Association for Critical Writing. He also is the author of the nonfiction "Eric Clapton: Career of a Rock Legend"

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1480022748
• ISBN13: 9781480022744
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"