num_pages: 249
description: From Round the ClockAuthor Joe Dennis shows his ability to create a masterful plot in his mesmerizing debut novel Cave of the Painter's Mind. He layers themes of love gone awry, mysterious visions of the unknown, and missed opportunities. He intertwines elements tangible to us all, love and lost love, our hunt to find reason in a bitter world, our search for inner truth &amp; sanctity, and the never silent voice that whispers in our ear, urging our hearts away from the darkness. Set in the eerie Midwest floods of 1993, readers find themselves transported to a cloudy, rainy world in which Mark Hillberry lives. Mark is everyone's misguided genius friend, an artist whose abstract paintings begin to meld into what Mark believes is reality. Mark juggles a failing relationship, bizarre voices in his head, his art career, visions of the future and past, and his reoccurring feeling of deja vu -- juggles it all while trying to figure out who the man in the black suit is...or even more, what the man in the black suit wants. Mark's reality slowly morphs into a world of puzzling riddles and events -- events that challenge Mark's very intellect and sanity. Readers will empathize with this quirky, yet very familiar character, garnishing many chuckles at his off-the-wall antics, while remaining riveted to Dennis's central core of suspense and mystery. Altoona HeraldIt's a rare feat when an author pairs intelligent writing with fresh ideas, resulting in a book that is engaging and entertaining enough to keep reader's eyes quickly darting from left to right. That's exactly what Joe Dennis has done with his first book, Cave of the Painter's Mind. Do yourself a favor and experience Joe Dennis' Cave of the Painter's Mind. Random Book ClubImaginative, smart and original. The development of the characters was just as extraordinary as the development of the plot. Central ReadershipThe characters are so real that you'll forget you're reading fiction. A must read! Up All Night ReadersThree Compelling, convincing, witty. If you're tired of reading formula plots (I sure am), then read this book.
language: English
title: Cave of the Painter's Mind
titlecomplete: Cave of the Painter's Mind
ratings_count: 4
publisher: RingBolt Books