“Guardians of the Galaxy” meets “Ready Player One” in a
riveting, hilarious romp through space
An inventive mixture of sci-fi, fantasy, mythology, and
technology
Oahu (Honolulu), HI –
Strap in for a humorous thrill ride through the colorful reaches of space and
alternate timelines as two dudes, who have no idea what they're doing, try to
save the universe (and their own butts) in one of the most fun sci-fi fantasies
you'll read all year: “Josh & Sen
Save the Multiverse: The Path of One” (Cadence Group, October 3, 2023).
With the loveable banter of “Guardians of the Galaxy” and the inventive nods to
technology and gaming of “Ready Player One,” this debut is unexpectedly
heartfelt as it explores parenthood, perseverance, and the brotherhood between
two men bonded by fate to save the multiverse.
Josh was just trying to get his life together enough to reunite with his young daughter Sophie when he gets sucked into the multidimensional world of the immortals through his office elevator during lunch. Alongside his unexpected ally, Sen Marztanak, Josh must find a way to rise through the levels of mortal cultivation in order to reach Transcendence.
Josh and Sen are eager to get back to their own path–Josh anxiously fighting his way back to his daughter and Sen desperately battling to reclaim his immortality and his family’s ruling seat. Get swept away with Sen and Josh through this exciting tale as they uncover their true destinies.
“Josh & Sen Save the Multiverse: The Path of One”
David Behling | October 3,
2023 | Cadence Group | Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Print | 979-8-9886535-0-9 |
$14.99
Ebook | 979-8-9886535-1-6 |
$4.99
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An Interview with
David Behling
You wrote this novel partly
in response to the hopelessness amid the Covid-19 pandemic. What do you hope
readers will take away when they read Josh and Sen’s story?
Everyone in the world has
been affected by the pandemic. It is true that we can see the silver lining in
some of the changes, and feel brought back to our roots in a lot of ways.
Unfortunately, many of the changes have been devastating and will continue to
be so for many years. You can see this very prominently in third world
countries where the economies of tourism were completely shut down for long
periods of time. When I first started noticing this, I remember thinking, “How
good would it be if there were a couple of guys who would be willing to go to
the wall to save us all?”
How did you create Josh and
Sen? Were there any sci-fi/fantasy figures from your childhood that inspired
the character’s stories?
Everytime I sit
down to write about Josh and Sen I learn more about myself and my motivations.
Some things even surprise me. But, ever since I was twelve years old and my
father took me to Merrionette Park in Chicago’s south side to see Indiana
Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indy’s been my hero. One of my favorite spots
is the classic line where he is trying to steal the ark back from the nazi’s,
he lays out a plan and ends it with, “I dunno, I’m making this up as I go . .
.” I would have to say this is a major inspiration for Josh and Sen. Don’t ask
them how beforehand, but they will find a way to get where they need to be.
What parts of your personal
life inspired your main character Josh and his relationship with his daughter
Sophie?
I have the blessing and
privilege of having four children. Ages 31, 27, 24, and 9. I also have
unfortunately been through the tragedies of two divorces. The geological
boundaries of living in Hawaii make routine custody spits difficult. When my
two oldest were three and zero, and my x-wife moved to Ohio, I could only see
them during the summers for 8 wks and every other holiday season. I know what
it is like to be separated from your kids and not have a whole lot you can do
about it.
Why did you decide to weave bits of Greek mythology into the book?
When I was growing up there wasn’t a lot of fantasy literature or TV shows. Where I turned to get it was the classics. I loved Greek mythology when I was a kid. Particularly stories from the Age of Heros. When I started the first book and wanted Josh and Sen to travel underground to get their first Earth Attunement, Gaia, Mother of the Earth was just a natural fit. But you can’t talk about Gaia without getting into the serious family drama she has with her husband and the multiple sets of kids and grandkids, can you? Not to mention, all the stuff is public domain.
What can we expect next from you as a writer? What are your big plans for Josh and Sen?
Right now I’m finishing the third book. The second, “Karma and Bigger Fish” is already written and being polished for final release between 3-6 months after the Path of One comes out.
Josh and Sen will be meeting some new folks. Some friends and some decidedly not so friendly. One of the things they are going to learn is that the iteration is a lot bigger than they are right now. They are also going to learn that Karma and Reality have some pretty big plans for them and the people that they care about.
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