Dead Mentors

By Sandra Nichols

In 2005, John Burns, a clairvoyant therapist, provides a reading for a lonely South Florida healthcare manager named Sophia Deming. At fifty-four, Sophia is miserable with work, regret, and failed ambitions. She leaves the reading, disappointed with Burnss forecast and worries that the way to an authentic life is a hopeless dream.

From the shores of his cottage on Prince Edward Island, Burns channels Sophia for a period of two years and tells the story of her existential quest. Sophias journey begins when she finds her dead mothers play, The Antiquity, in the family cottage in Peterborough, Ontario. Its main character, Russell Durnin, a biomedical scientist, finds the missing link to his research among the paranormal inhabitants of a futuristic prison.

As an ambitious production of the performance develops in Toronto, Sophia encounters a series of misfortunes back home in Florida that mirror those of Durnin and that force her to confront her darkest fears. On opening night of the play, as her mothers portrait is unveiled upon the stage, Sophia discovers the secret of her emotional captivity.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Release date: Feb 27, 2013
• ISBN: 9781452568454

Sandra Nichols

Sandra Nichols is a Canadian author from Peterborough, Ontario. In diverse genres, she writes inspirational books about self-awareness and conscious optimism. Nichols has an extensive background in nursing and healthcare management as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Multidisciplinary Studies. She is the mother of two adult children and lives with her husband, Alan, and their tabby cat, Zoey, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Follow Sandra at www.sandranichols.com.

Reviews for Dead Mentors

[lizasarusrex · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I've always been extremely intrigued by those who can read auras and souls, or psychics in general. Sophia Deming goes into John Burns office for a reading, and ends up leaving with a quest to find answers in her life. You're taken on a journey of Sophia's life through the eyes of John by remote viewing. Sandra Nichols does a great job at describing Sophia's life through John, which is a unique talent, as many authors I think would struggle with this. The very descriptive author has a very unique writing style that I found to be entertaining and riveting. You can't possibly consider skimming over this book. If you skip one sentence, you're missing out on vital information. Unlike some other books, I was not inclined to skim over any parts, and made sure to absorb every word. She depicts clear images on everything she describes. Reading Ms. Sandra's book was fun and entertaining. It was just the type of book I usually crave. I like the books that make you think. I found myself rolling around in thoughts about the book, even when I wasn't reading it. I just enjoyed the overall sense of feeling I got when reading Dead Mentors. The book was unpredictable and kept me on my toes guessing what would happen next. It's definitely the type of book you can read over and over and find new things you didn't notice or think about. I know I plan on reading this book again. I know my love for the book will only grow every time I open it. Without a doubt a 5/5 book.