Whispers in the Wind
Will be published approx. on 6. September 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
250 pages
979-8-227-22082-0 (ISBN)
Description
Years have passed since Caleb Thorne's world fell from the sky. The island hasn't changed-but he has.
No longer a desperate castaway, Caleb is a hardened survivor, master of his small kingdom of sand and silence. But the cost has been high. As solitude stretches endlessly, reality begins to fracture. The line between memory and madness blurs. And through it all, one presence remains: Echo.
The wild dog is more than just a companion. Echo is memory. Echo is grounding. Echo is the only one Caleb can still talk to-and sometimes, the only one who seems to talk back.
Whispers in the Wind explores the slow erosion of certainty, the eerie presence of the unseen, and the deep, tangled roots of connection forged in absolute isolation.
When a devastating storm scatters their fragile world, Caleb must rebuild not just shelter, but his very sense of self-guided only by instinct, memory, and the ever-changing gaze of the one creature still listening.
The wind carries voices. The island holds secrets. And the horizon still waits.
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Series
Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
412 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-227-22082-0 (9798227220820)
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Gregory Parrott is more than a writer; he embodies the very stories he's always yearned to read. Since his restless teenage years, he has crafted worlds where futuristic starships meet World War II battlefields, and ancient dragons exist alongside modern drones. By blending science fiction, historical fiction, thrillers, military sagas, and fantasy, he provides readers a captivating escape through time, space, and the complexities of the human experience.
Living in New England, Gregory's vibrant life in Massachusetts deeply influences his narratives. Growing up with rolling hills and rich history has shaped his creative sensibilities. Now, he balances his writing with family life, cheering for his kids at sporting events or brainstorming bedtime stories over a cluttered kitchen table filled with sketches of alien landscapes and battle maps.
Outside, Gregory finds solace in the rhythm of the water. Twice a week, he joins a veterans' crew in a dragon boat on the Connecticut River. This disciplined teamwork enhances the realism of his action scenes. After paddling, he retreats to his gaming den, diving into RPGs and tactical shooters, treating these sessions as studies in pacing, character motivation, and world-building.
Running also grounds him, especially in the vivid New England autumn. Every run clarifies his thoughts, with plot ideas emerging as his feet strike the pavement, creating a mental ledger of dialogue snippets, settings, and plot twists.
Discipline and imagination fuel Gregory's storytelling. His early fantasies, scribbled during math class, echo the same passion that drives his current work. Years spent with veteran military strategists have refined his craft, marrying meticulous research with boundless creativity. Each chapter invites readers to explore universes where rogue AIs lead rebellions, medieval knights find portals to the future, and ordinary people become extraordinary heroes in war.
His narratives resonate with the stories we all wish to hear, validating hidden dreams. With the precision of a seasoned tactician and the wonder of a child, Gregory offers a literary passport, transporting readers to extraordinary realms while reminding them that the magic of storytelling lies in the heart of the storyteller.