1984. Brave New World. Dodendal, Valley of Dreams takes a bold, new look into the future. Yes, greed, hate, control and revenge are all forces in this speculative novel. But also present are needs for love, purpose, atonement and redemption, adding human dimensions to the characters and complexity to their decisions and actions. It's 2076, the eve of the Tricentennial. Historian and teacher Ian Vanderkill's complacent life will forever be changed by an item he decides must never fall into the hands of the "corpos." Later in the evening he meets Siobhan Carlson and is captivated by her subtle grace and distinctive beauty. The next day they travel down the Hudson River to the magic seclusion of Dodendal, where Siobhan convinces Ian to help with her mission - a mission that borders on conspiracy against The Corporation. But he knows there is more she isn't telling him. He wants to trust her, but can he? Michael Chan is determined to redeem himself in his first big case since finally making the grade of chief inspector. He's a natural and is ambitious. But he's also disturbingly independent. And he's haunted by a recurring dream that threatens to take everything from him. Michael's progress in his case, and Siobhan's and Ian's decisions during the course of the story, lead to their paths racing on a collision course to the end. The far-reaching impact of what happens during the Tricentennial week is not fully understood till many years later during one man's journey of discovery to the Valley of Dreams. Dodendal, Valley of Dreams is set in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley of New York and draws heavily on its long and rich history. To learn more, please visit HolmgrenBooks.com