The Stranger's Enigma

Dr. Daniel Brandon falls victim of marital discord and job stress and finds his nightly dreams his only escape. Convinced that the protagonist of his dreams holds the secret of eternal bliss, he decides to study him and unveil the enigma. He finds a stranger who resembles him physically, but unlike him, enjoys sexual freedom and adventures. Embedded in the dreams, the doctor envisions what he believes to be cryptic messages. The communications are steering him through a maze of trails and should lead to the resolution of his quest. In a dream, Daniel meets Julie, his true love. He becomes obsessed with joining her in the world of dreams. Reality and dreams blur into a surreal dimension where the ancestral secret lies. Brandon searches through this chaotic space, risking his life. He hopes that unveiling the enigma will provide him the key to reaching his own eternal bliss, Julie.

Set in a real waking world under the whimsical rule of the dream world, this novel engages readers in a romantic adventure full of fantasies. The elements of dream interpretation unfold throughout the narrative as if a manual for bridging the gap between these two worlds. The main characters' funny responses to the situations and sense of humor unfold throughout this thought-provoking story.