Curandero: a story of one man's journey into the world of mind-body medicine and beyond.
Why so downcast, O my soul? Twenty-seven-year-old Stefan Campeau is handed a death sentence. Against medical advice, he escapes to the scenic town of Acantilado del Mar to face his death. There, Stefan encounters the last two people he wants to meet—a beautiful woman named Samantha and another doctor. Samantha agrees to take Stefan’s dog when he dies. But the mysterious, prescient oncologist, Dr. Miguel Calderón, has other plans. The alternative doctor coaxes Stefan back into treatment, and the patient uncovers one shattering truth after another about himself, including that he gave up on living long before he ever became ill. But as Stefan slowly recovers some glimmers of joy in being alive, his transformation begins to affect others adversely, and the methods of “The Curandero” come under increasing fire from people in the town. Curandero, a compilation of actual experiences interwoven into a fictitious story, embraces existence with all its pain and mystery and the inherent value of every life—no matter how long or short. |
Connections: Five Stories Celebrating Renewal and Redemption - a collection of thought-provoking, clean & wholesome romantic short stories. Each story explores the transforming power of love in friendship and family life. Golden Boy: Despite a promising future, Tony Kolinski drops out of medical school and hits the skids. A Touch of Evil: Having survived a disastrous marriage, physicist Dr. Damon Devereaux struggles to recover from an infected physical wound and a shattered soul. Hardship House: Katie and Danny purchase their Craftsman dream house, but soon thereafter, he is diagnosed with a serious medical condition. Reflections: Rowena has a haunting dream that forever alters her future. The Lake: Katrin meets a mysterious stranger at the lake who completely transforms her life. |
The Keeper: a story of cross-class romance, thought-provoking drama, and the power of healing. Dr. Christopher Seacrest, chief of staff in a renowned medical facility, is a wealthy, successful neurosurgeon whose life revolves around his prestigious medical career. But all that changes when he fills in for a colleague at the last minute and meets an unassuming young Caitlin Rosenberry, who forever alters the trajectory of his life. While they have little in common, Chris finds himself inexplicably drawn to Caitlin, but she is determined to keep her distance. However, their lives become intertwined, and a chain of events is set in motion that will challenge everything Chris thought he knew about himself and the world around him. The Keeper is a captivating story of love, friendship, and the power of healing. Chris and Caitlin's unlikely connection leads to a deeper understanding of their struggles and the human condition. With a perfect mix of drama, romance, and social commentary, this PG-rated novel will keep readers on the edge until the end. |