Deeds of Destiny
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: June 12, 2006
Place of publication: Lulu.com
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781411673724
Subjects: Science Fiction
Genres: Science Fiction
First sentence: Two things troubled Harlan Trotter Monday morning.
Description: Michael Casher’s fifth novel, Deeds of Destiny, ventures into the unseen realm of manipulative beings who help shape Earth’s history for an unnamed higher power. When Harlan Trotter, an unemployed factory worker, is charged with the murder of his former best friend -- a crime he would never commit -- he seriously doubts if life is always what you make of it. His suspicions are aroused when things quickly go from bad to worse without any effort on his part and his eyes are soon opened to the fact that a lot of his bad luck is someone else’s doing. But whose? In the ensuing battle between the guardians of fate and the human will, he discovers exactly who and what are the true masters of human destiny. With the help of Belle Summer, the beautiful but eccentric Deputy Coroner who believes in his innocence, Trotter’s life is transformed from "bird of prey" into "predator" as they search together for answers and "hunt down" the elusive denizens of Earth’s invisible underworld.
Notes: From the Author:

In my novels I employ science fiction themes such as alien abduction, the creation of artificial life, time travel, the afterlife, the dreamworld and supernatural phenomena in order to explore these topics for their own merit but I also use them as tools for exploring many contemporary issues such as copycat business practices, consumer responsibility, unethical healthcare policies and the need for national healthcare insurance, racism and bigotry, responsible public behavior, diversity, technological dependency, misplaced values, false patriotism, shadow government activity and unbridled personal ambition. I do this through in-depth character development, semi-omniscient narration, action and dialogue, all in the third person. I also inject a little foul language (not much compared to most fiction these days), some romance (but no graphic sex whatsoever), violence (only that which is necessary for character and plot development) and a lot of lampooning and humor. Something for everyone but the biggest offering is adventure for thinkers and seekers.