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The Shaper - by James Crozier (Paperback)

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  • The Shaper by James Crozier, is a richly detailed, imaginative narrative that draws readers into an ancient world of mysticism and pilgrimage.
  • Author(s): James Crozier
  • 366 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Visionary & Metaphysical

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The Shaper by James Crozier, is a richly detailed, imaginative narrative that draws readers into an ancient world of mysticism and pilgrimage. It is the story of Ahnsen, a man who searches for what he calls the hidden. Anyone may see in foliage greenery, or in the leaves and branches of a tree, or perhaps in sunlight playing on sand and rocks, forms that for a moment resemble a human face or an animal, or some other being. So it is for Ahnsen, almost wherever he turns. For him, these quickly passing, wispy forms can indicate a presence, a someone, or even a momentary incarnation of the divine. He sets about capturing them, shaping the dispirit elements which define them, and briefly holding them in place so that others might see. Few ever do. But for those that do see, the effect is profound. Jahna is a woman promised by her clan at birth to the Sisters of the Cloisters of the Sea and to the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy. Their destinies converge in a tale of existential exploration, intuitive creation, anguish of loss, suffering and the discovery of purpose.

The Shaper sits at the intersection of literary fiction, spiritual allegory, and mystical realism, comparable to books such as; Siddartha by Hermann Hesse, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, An Imaginary Life by David Malouf, and Life of Pi by Yann Martel. It is uniquely visual and fits with renewed reader interest in meditative storytelling that centers on spiritual journeys, especially when framed through an accessible narrative lens. It distinguishes itself through a narrative style that feels mythic and ancient, yet emotionally intimate. Current trends indicate a sustained reader interest in introspective, philosophical, novels - particularly those that explore personal transformation, inner vision, and mystical experience.



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"The Shaper is an introspective, poetic, and richly symbolic novel, perfect for anyone who enjoys adventurous, philosophical storytelling." -Rick Carson, author of globally acclaimed Taming Your Gremlin


Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .82 Inches (D)
Weight: .93 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 366
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Visionary & Metaphysical
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Format: Paperback
Author: James Crozier
Language: English
Street Date: June 2, 2025
TCIN: 1004664535
UPC: 9781977282781
Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-8239
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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