The Canticle of Ibiza
by Justin Kurian
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Pub Date May 07 2024 | Archive Date May 16 2024
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Description
Ibiza, Spain, 1988. Hedonistic villa parties, hidden Buddhist temples, lost marijuana farms, and outlandish artist communes. John encounters these and more on his quest to find his estranged friend Gunther. Along the way, he meets vibrant spiritual seekers, jaded hippies, and possible love—an international DJ named Diana Clarke. He also begins to discover mystical elements to Ibiza, and to life, he never expected to encounter. Will John find Gunther and start life anew, or will his oppressive past, and precarious present, destroy him on his quest for salvation and love?
Advance Praise
“The Canticle of Ibiza is a beautifully crafted and fully realized story of one man's journey into both light and darkness. Justin Kurian's seminal tale of self-understanding and self-realization evokes Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness with the beaches of Ibiza replacing the African Congo. The Canticle of Ibiza manages a savory blend of decadence, hedonism and spiritual growth.” —Jon Land, New York Times bestselling author
“The Canticle of Ibiza is a most refreshing tale, something uniquely different, a salvation adventure set in a mysterious island paradise peopled by ancient hippies, cannabis communists, starving artists and odd ducks. Here Robinson Crusoe meets Under the Tuscan Sun. Kurian's glittering descriptions and unusual turns of phrase are as colorful and unique as is his story. A terrific read!" — Tom Vetter, bestselling author
"“… A beautifully crafted and fully realized story of one man’s journey into both light and darkness…” - Jon Land, New York Times bestselling author
“… A most refreshing tale, something uniquely different, a salvation adventure set in a mysterious island… A terrific read!”- Tom Vetter, bestselling author
""A rewarding story of redemption, love and second chances set in an earthly paradise"" - Independent Book Review
""...Wonderful work of fiction, which, when you least expect it, takes a sharp twist that readers won't possibly see coming...An intelligent, thoughtful tale with many layers... "" - Booktrib
Featured Reviews
Frank K, Reviewer
The marvelous journey of the protagonist takes you on a breathtaking adventure through the hidden world of 1980s Ibiza, Spain. John’s search for his friend Gunther takes him on an emotional tour de force and also on a romantic trip with Diana, an English DJ. John is desperately seeking meaning in his life, and meets some of the strangest, most fascinating characters I’ve ever read about in a novel.
The landscape descriptions are vivid and realistic, you feel like you’re right there in the beautiful Ibizan countryside.
There’s also a magical and mystical element in the novel, which comes to a thrilling twist in the end.
It’s a classic! Will be enjoyed by anyone who likes a great read! I couldn’t put this novel down!
