Beyond the Threshold: Book 2 of 2: Hero's Path

His] well-crafted writing takes both his characters and readers to the edge." - IndieReader Reviews "Following in the footsteps of Charles Dickens, Mark Ristau takes a young man on an intense and magical journey, revealing what his life had been, what it has come to, and what it might be. In this novel we come to see the stories we tell ourselves and how to break out of them by going 'Beyond the Threshold.'" - Mary Logue, author of the Claire Watkins mysteries and "The Streel" "Author Ristau deftly entwines memoir-like realism with a mysterious supernatural plotline. Vivid prose and deeply emotional scenes draw you in, and the mystical storyline sets the hook. Ultimately, a poignant and introspective journey of self-discovery." - Kevin A. Kuhn, award-winning author of "Do You Realize?" "'Beyond the Threshold' reveals the extreme pain and daunting struggles many young people face daily as they battle the invisible pain of adversity. Author Mark Ristau masterfully exposes the trauma, gnawing pain and invisible damage so many people encounter. A true challenge in writing such a story is to make it palatable to the reader. Ristau succeeds beyond expectation by using his words to masterfully paint beautiful scenes and intriguing, believable characters. 'Beyond the Threshold' exposes the challenge of invisible wounds for all to see." - Capt. Jim Kosmo, author and speaker