Review: A Sacred Journey.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 22, 2013
"A Sacred Journey" is two stories cleverly interwoven to provide a satisfying mystery with paranormal elements. Wearing her cloak of invisibility, Leah escapes from modern life and slips into a nearby wood to keep her date with destiny. Leah has always been able to commune with nature, and tonight is no exception; various woodland creatures assist her mystical quest. However, the trackers are on Leah's trail and determined to recapture her. Far from being sinister, these trackers are deeply concerned for Leah's safety, from their point of view, she is vulnerable and shouldn't be wandering the woods alone at night.The reader experiences the world first through Leah's eyes, then the trackers. This short story examines the wonder of being at one with nature, followed by the all too human concerns of those who don't fully understand the spiritual aspects of our world.The author skilfully combines the trackers' humour and obvious humanity with Leah's mystical experiences as she seeks a higher spiritual plane. Ms Doreen Cox has written a short story which appeals on many levels. Highly recommended.