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While Martin Keller paints in his den, his creativity flows from a cryptic source. His newly annexed talent transcends into results far beyond his own abilities. He searches his soul for a rational explanation, but rationalism seems out of reach. He loses consciousness while he paints and this phenomenon only darkens the waters of logic. Soon he realizes that his paintings, thoughts, and dreams take him away from his normal world and into an altered state which if full of deception and chaos.
Unaware of the events that guided the spirits of his European ancestry to his modern day mayhem, Martin begins to doubt his sanity, wondering if he has inherited the same gene which caused Joe Keller, his father, to brutally murder his mother twenty-six years ago. Reluctantly, he visits his anguished father who, unable to convince authorities of his spiritual influences, has been institutionalized for over two decades for his wife's murder. Martin resists the validity of a spiritual bloodline until his troubles intensify and his actions put those around him in danger.
Martin confides in his fiancée, Janet, about his premonitions and bizarre experiences. Unable to believe Martin's assertions, Janet fights with her own convictions and her desire not to be separated from the man she loves. Janet channels her efforts and convinces Martin to see Dr. Cameron, a psychiatrist who believes Martin is suffering from schizophrenia and night terrors, a dangerous form of sleepwalking.
Under the watchful eye of Mrs. Baxter, the mysterious old lady who lives next door, Martin's problems continue. His den becomes more alive, his paintings become more mysterious and the declaration of his father becomes more credible. Martin is determined more than ever that his tribulations are spiritual, not psychological as Janet and Dr. Cameron maintain.
Martin continues to fight his inner demons and is questioned by authorities as a result of two murders of his co-workers. His work begins to suffer as vice-president of Global Financial, a full service stock brokerage based in Miami Florida. As Joe suggests, Martin turns to the church that he had once attended as a child. There, he meets Father Sherman, a Catholic Priest who at first finds Martin's assertions too incredible, but ultimately vows to help free Martin from his torment. To confirm his belief in Martin, Father Sherman visits Joe Keller at Bellevue. Joe convinces Father Sherman that en evil bloodline is alive and well and breathes in the Keller family tree.
Unbeknownst to Martin, Mrs. Baxter prepares for battle within the confines of Martin's den, a vortex which connects Martin to his ancestry. To her surprise, however, Mrs. Baxter underestimates the goodness within the Keller ancestry. Martin's efforts to prevent kindred spirits from wreaking further terror are his final actions.
The next morning, Janet awaits in her obstetrician's examination room, waiting for the official results, unaware that only smoldering remnants of Martin's house remain, a house that she expected to live her new life. With a puzzled expression, the doctor informs her that an impatient four month old baby brews safely inside her womb.
Unaware of the events that guided the spirits of his European ancestry to his modern day mayhem, Martin begins to doubt his sanity, wondering if he has inherited the same gene which caused Joe Keller, his father, to brutally murder his mother twenty-six years ago. Reluctantly, he visits his anguished father who, unable to convince authorities of his spiritual influences, has been institutionalized for over two decades for his wife's murder. Martin resists the validity of a spiritual bloodline until his troubles intensify and his actions put those around him in danger.
Martin confides in his fiancée, Janet, about his premonitions and bizarre experiences. Unable to believe Martin's assertions, Janet fights with her own convictions and her desire not to be separated from the man she loves. Janet channels her efforts and convinces Martin to see Dr. Cameron, a psychiatrist who believes Martin is suffering from schizophrenia and night terrors, a dangerous form of sleepwalking.
Under the watchful eye of Mrs. Baxter, the mysterious old lady who lives next door, Martin's problems continue. His den becomes more alive, his paintings become more mysterious and the declaration of his father becomes more credible. Martin is determined more than ever that his tribulations are spiritual, not psychological as Janet and Dr. Cameron maintain.
Martin continues to fight his inner demons and is questioned by authorities as a result of two murders of his co-workers. His work begins to suffer as vice-president of Global Financial, a full service stock brokerage based in Miami Florida. As Joe suggests, Martin turns to the church that he had once attended as a child. There, he meets Father Sherman, a Catholic Priest who at first finds Martin's assertions too incredible, but ultimately vows to help free Martin from his torment. To confirm his belief in Martin, Father Sherman visits Joe Keller at Bellevue. Joe convinces Father Sherman that en evil bloodline is alive and well and breathes in the Keller family tree.
Unbeknownst to Martin, Mrs. Baxter prepares for battle within the confines of Martin's den, a vortex which connects Martin to his ancestry. To her surprise, however, Mrs. Baxter underestimates the goodness within the Keller ancestry. Martin's efforts to prevent kindred spirits from wreaking further terror are his final actions.
The next morning, Janet awaits in her obstetrician's examination room, waiting for the official results, unaware that only smoldering remnants of Martin's house remain, a house that she expected to live her new life. With a puzzled expression, the doctor informs her that an impatient four month old baby brews safely inside her womb.
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940013893948 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Rod Marquardt |
| Publication date: | 03/01/2012 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 2 MB |
About the Author
On his journey to a business degree, and after having won a few academic awards for his writing skills, Rod began to take writing more seriously while attending South Dakota State University. From there, he started writing “Keller’s Den.” He eventually finished his final draft and then hired an editorial service to polish the story for the book market. The intriguing storyline and subplots in “Keller’s Den,” demonstrate that he has no shortage of creativity. Incidentally, his second novel is expected to be published soon.
Having spent his youth in the Midwest, Rod currently resides in South Carolina with his wife, Teri, and their cat, Jackson. Rod has spent most of his working life following in his father’s footsteps in the food wholesale business either in management or sales. His jobs have taken him from Illinois to Indiana to South Dakota and finally on to South Carolina. Regarding the weather in South Dakota, Rod says “Just because the name of a state starts with the word South doesn’t mean it will be warm there!”
Interesting trivia: There is a host of notable author’s in Rod’s ancestry which include Louisa May Alcott, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Geoffrey Chaucer, O Henry, Stephen Crane, Laura Ingalls Wilder, William Faulkner and Truman Capote (Research courtesy of Jan Rust).
More interesting trivia: Rod’s 9th Great Grandfather (directly down the genealogy line), John Alden, was a leader on the Mayflower along with Captain Miles Standish. Alden was one of the 102 passengers along with a crew of 30 aboard the Mayflower. Alden was said to have been one of the first to set foot on Plymouth Rock and was influential in the creation of Thanksgiving with the Wampanoag Indians.
Having spent his youth in the Midwest, Rod currently resides in South Carolina with his wife, Teri, and their cat, Jackson. Rod has spent most of his working life following in his father’s footsteps in the food wholesale business either in management or sales. His jobs have taken him from Illinois to Indiana to South Dakota and finally on to South Carolina. Regarding the weather in South Dakota, Rod says “Just because the name of a state starts with the word South doesn’t mean it will be warm there!”
Interesting trivia: There is a host of notable author’s in Rod’s ancestry which include Louisa May Alcott, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Geoffrey Chaucer, O Henry, Stephen Crane, Laura Ingalls Wilder, William Faulkner and Truman Capote (Research courtesy of Jan Rust).
More interesting trivia: Rod’s 9th Great Grandfather (directly down the genealogy line), John Alden, was a leader on the Mayflower along with Captain Miles Standish. Alden was one of the 102 passengers along with a crew of 30 aboard the Mayflower. Alden was said to have been one of the first to set foot on Plymouth Rock and was influential in the creation of Thanksgiving with the Wampanoag Indians.
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