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Spirit

Andrew Feder
Authorhouse (2010)
ISBN 9781449023140

 

Reviewed by Kam Aures for Rebeccasreads.com (03/10)

“...I contemplated the possibility of leaving my body to discover the spiritual universe.  So being a novice of this phenomenon and having the curiosity of a cat, I adventurously decided once again to embark into the other side, know by the Quantum dudes as the anti-matter side or by the mystics and shamans as the spirit world.  Despite the potential peril and contrary to the advice of a mentor and good friend, I proceeded without hesitation upon my newfound adventure.”  (p. 9) These are the words of Randall Lender, a spiritual man who has exposed the Guilder’s lies and deception and by doing so has become a marked man by many religious and government groups.  However, this would become the least of his concerns when he carries out the process of leaving his own body.

After the separation of his body and soul, he finds that his soul has taken residence in quite the unsavory character’s body, that of the infamous hit man Johnny McKenzie.  He first realizes this as he slowly wakes up and realizes that he is in a Town Car off Hollywood Boulevard , covered in blood.  Next to him on the seat is a dead blonde woman.  The police are on the scene and he is told to drop the knife that he is holding.  What follows is Randall a.k.a Johnny trying to convince people that he is who he says he is.

This is the second of Andrew Feder’s books that I have read and once again I found his writing to be very creative.  The main premise behind “Spirit” is quite unique and Feder is very successful in turning that “separation of soul and body” concept into an interesting and thought-provoking novel by putting Lender in the predicament that he is in.  The colorfulness of the characters and their relationship dynamics will definitely hold your interest throughout all three hundred and forty six pages of the book.    

Just a quick note that “Spirit” is for adults only, as in the author’s own words in his Disclaimer in the front of the book:  “…the following contains some profanity and obscenities that might burn your little eyes and ears.”  (p.vi)  If you are not offended by this type of material then by all means give Feder’s book a try.    



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