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The works of Tolkien and Lewis continue to inspire new generations of writers, most of whom are not worthy to bask in the reflected glory of their mentors. T. M. Doran is a noble and notable exception. Towards the Gleam rises above the level of parody or pastiche to reach the heights that few writers have achieved. Although it basks in the reflected glory of The Lord of the Rings and conveys inklings of That Hideous Strength, it does not merely reflect the light that Tolkien and Lewis have shone; it refracts it in exciting new directions, toward the gleam of the glorious light that is the source of all great literature. --Joseph Pearce, Author, Tolkien: Man and Myth As this intriguing story unfolds, readers will be asked to reconsider what we thought we knew and loved so well. Flashes of recognition will occur as famous figures appear, identified only by their first names. As the plot develops, a vast landscape of drama emerges, reaching across time, probing the reasons behind the rise and fall of civilizations, our own and also another that we have considered to be myth-or fiction. The author's whimsical sense is a fine one, though he does not show his hand too early on. His wisdom is fully evident throughout. This is a dark mystery tale, a gripping adventure, and in its own unique way a comedeia, plunging us into the war in the heavens and the wars for souls. Ingeniously inventive, it is startling, moving, horrifying at times, and ultimately consoling. --Michael D. O'Brien, Author, Father Elijah: An ApocalypseThomas Doran's wonderful mystery novel, Toward the Gleam, takes readers on a fantastic adventure with a man who in uncovering a manuscript from a long-lost civilization, sets out on a life-long quest to uncover its meaning and origins. In the process, he is confronted by remarkable creatures, unforeseen dangers and hidden realities. This is a book richly imaginative, intriguing and metaphysical, exploring many vexing questions of the modern era and enduring truths to be discovered in the process. --David J. Theroux, Founder and President, C.S. Lewis Society of California

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About the Author

T.M. Doran, formerly an Adjunct Professor at the Universityof Detroit School of Engineering, has a Master of ScienceDegree from Purdue University. This book is the culminationof 25 years of exploring the history and ideologies of the20th Century, along with a lifelong passion for the mysterygenre. He has been a contributing writer for the Wall StreetJournal, Washington Post, USA Today, New York Times, and theDetroit Free Press.

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Product details

Hardcover: 467 pages

Publisher: Ignatius Press (March 1, 2011)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1586176331

ISBN-13: 978-1586176334

Product Dimensions:

5.5 x 1.5 x 8 inches

Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review:

4.2 out of 5 stars

40 customer reviews

Amazon Best Sellers Rank:

#994,774 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

This is a book that demands to be re-read. First, because the ironies in the story and its setting are not evident in first reading, and the parallels with our own time deserve more reflection. Also because the story is so compelling that important details may be glossed over. The time and place mark a significant transitional point in human history, as does our own time and place, when the future of many nations and their peoples hang on the decisions being made by important behind-the-scenes manipulators shadowing the recognized leaders of these nations, and the ability of ordinary folk, who find themselves suddenly facing decisions thrust upon them to perform extraordinary deeds, that may or may not save their people, deeds which may or may not mean sacrificing everything the ordinary folk hold dear, in order for the good guys to prevail over the bad guys. Finally, some of these characters in the novel are based on real people of the time, and the clues are not always apparent on first reading, and in the end, significant more to the serious reader while not necessary to a more casual reader who simply likes a good story, especially one laced with mystery, suspense, and romance.The period between World Wars I and II was a period of uneasy peace, when the major power players in Europe were regrouping for a new struggle for world domination, and the intellectual players--journalists, writers, and teachers--waged their own ideological battles for influence. The greater mass of people merely wanted to live in peace and earn a good living inside their comfort zones once they had rebuilt and repaired their lives following the upheavals of The Great War. Whether their daily struggles are geared to this life or hope for the next, they prefer to let others handle the controls, and leave them in peace. Such peace, as we have experienced in our own time, is brief or illusory at best, and remains ever threatened by the players and collectors who want to control the rest of us and own the things of this world, heedless of where they will end up in the next one.John Hill, whose real name we aren't given, is Everyman here, moving in and out of those three playing fields. He has a compassionate and loyal nature and desires to always do the right thing. He served in the Great War, returned wounded and ready to start an ordinary family with his wife and to build a career as a university professor, until an accidental discovery of an ancient and dangerous artifact thrusts him into conflict with evil power players on all these levels --an archetypal situation which has made many an exciting read, timeless and timely, but given a fresh world stage by T.M. Doran with new insights for all readers. I will definitely be reading more from this author.

Before you read this book and judge it, you should be clear about what sort of book this really is. This book is really a series of philosophical conversations. Much like the Dialogues of the old Greek philosophers like Plato and Socrates. These conversations all occur within the context of an adventure involving the discovery of an extremely ancient artifact, a book, that proves the existence of a pre-Ice Age civilization of incredible sophistication. The protagonist, a very thinly veiled J.R. Tolkien, finds an ancient book and begins the task of both translating the ancient text, and protecting the artifact from those that would abuse the knowledge within. Anyone who is a fan of Tolkien knows the context in which the Lord of the Rings was written. As Tolkien wrote his timeless epic Europe was witnessing the rise of Fascism, Nazism, a fascination with the Occult, Eugenics, Moral Relativism, ect.... Not to mention a swiftly approaching war. "Toward the Gleam"'s dialogues discuss just these topics and others from the Christian perspective that edified Tolkien and his incredible works of literature. During the course of his travels through Europe, the protagonist finds himself in the company of many recognizable names such a G.K. Chesterton, C.S. Lewis, Edith Stien and others. The adventure that serves as the context of these meetings and dialogues is entertaining enough, but not exactly the star of the show. I feel that in many ways, the tale being told is truly just "Wish Fulfillment" for us obsessed fans of Tolkien. Imagine a world where Tolkien didn't write the Silmarillion and the Lord of the Rings, but merely discovered and translated them. Imagine a world where our favorite epic was not really fantasy, but Forgotten History. I admit that I would LOVE to live in that world. Subsequently, I might mention that the ancient tome that the protagonist translates in the story is written by a mysterious Philosopher/Scientist/Historian known as "The Gray Pilgrim" .So, if you think you could enjoy a book about philosophical discussions, all wrapped up in a light Indiana Jones-esque adventure tale that constantly references your favorite Fantasy Epic, pick this book up!

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