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New Zealand Fantasy/adventure Novel Pushes Back the Frontiers of Space and Science
Ben Brown’s Adventure Beyond the Universe – The Return of the Nephilim, is a new fantasy/adventure novel by New Zealand author, Michael Thorp, which pushes back the frontiers of space and science, albeit in the realms of science fiction fantasy.
It takes readers through the launch of the first manned mission to Mars and later beyond our universe. In the process it challenges conventional theories of the universe, gravity, and time and space with new theories and technologies. Grounded in reality, it tries to push back the envelope through the realms of science fiction fantasy.
It has 58 pen and ink illustrations and is set for release in January, 2009 in New Zealand.
You can read the synopsis and an excerpt from it below. You can also see some of its illustrations below and go into the draw to win an advance copy by correctly answering ten general knowledge questions associated with the book at its website: http://benbrownsadventure.bravehost.com
THE STORY
When the first manned mission to Mars mysteriously disappears and its crew explorer vehicle crashes onto the Brown’s wheat farm in Louisburg, Kansas, what Ben discovers changes his final high school year and the future course of mankind.
It is the story of Ben. A young man who has lived his life in the shadows of poverty on a struggling wheat farm and is still reeling from his father’s tragic death. What he discovers leads him to question everything he believes in and challenges him to take a major leap of faith and voyage beyond the end of the universe to a world all but destroyed. A world where he is forced to confront the tyranny of their rulers and make a stand to free its enslaved people in a destiny with time, which he knows could very well mean laying down his life.
It is ultimately the story of a son seeking redemption, love, and his place in the world in the face of extreme adversity.
AN EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK
Smiles and applause broke out all around. And from the bells on the steeple of the Immaculate Conception Catholic church on south Elm street, just a few miles from the Brown’s farm, it rang out all across Louisburg and echoed on everyone’s lips with great pride that Ben Brown, their local son and hero, had put Louisburg on the map and maybe on the road to greater prosperity. Mrs. Brown received phone calls from all over town: the Mayor, Ben’s principal, the Louisburg Chamber of Commerce, the Mom’s Club, the Busy Bees of Liberty, and many others with vitations to join groups and charities that she had never heard of. She even received a call from her old insurance company, offering free insurance for a year, which she gratefully declined.
Yet beneath all the furore and the church steeple and bells and its arched wooden girders and white washed walls, sat a solitary figure in a centre aisle pew, weighed down in thought, staring beyond the altar at the arched stain glass window of Jesus the good shepherd holding a lamb.
A shutter slid back in the dark confessional box, revealing the outline of a priest.
“Father, I’m not part of this church,” Ben said in a weak voice. “But I was…”
“-God welcomes one and all.”
“Even if you’re not sure he exists?”
“Welcomes one and all. What’s on your mind, son?”
“I was wondering about god’s will. And… his hand, how far it might extend if he wanted to do something.”
“No one can presume the infinite power and wisdom of god.”
“He could use someone of little faith?”
“No one can presume the infinite power and wisdom of god. He can move in mysterious ways.”
“Which means what?”
“Which means with faith, anything’s possible.”
“If you have no faith?”
“Who doesn’t have faith? In the rising sun, the changing tides, changing seasons? To what extent, it’s just a question of knowledge and understanding.”
Ben contemplated his words and the priest looked around at him.
“If you don’t mind, I should be preparing evening mass.”
“Of course. Thank you.”
The shutter slid shut.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Michael was born and raised in Auckland,
New Zealand. He has lived in India, China,
England, South Korea, and Australia, travelled
through Africa, Asia, and Europe, and made two
low-no budget award-winning feature films.
This is his first novel.
Source: Free House Publishing
http://benbrownsadventure.bravehost.com
Dark Gothic Fantasy Art Drawings Paintings
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1964 ROY LICHTENSTEIN PENCIL INK DRAWINGS AUTHENTICATED W/ FOUNDATION LETTER $750,000.00 |
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1938 SALVADOR DALI ORIGINAL VERY LARGE INK DRAWING ON PAPER FEMALE NUDES FRAMED $185,000.00 |
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Peter Paul Rubens Old Master drawing study Wife Helene $176,000.00 |
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OBAMA & BUSH “I KNEW YOU A WUSS”drawing collage original by odinel pierre junior $100,000.00 |
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“FIRST LADY AT THE BEACH NO PICTURE PLEASE”drawing collage original odinel junio $100,000.00 |
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“SHE-RENA UNHAPPY WITH UMPIRE’S CALL”drawing collage original by odinel junior $100,000.00 |
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Famous Tom Stefopoulos Drawing in pencil Artist of Love Joy Ramp $100,000.00 |
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Klimt, Gustav, Study for a Portrait of Hermine Gallia, Chalk Drawing, 1903 $87,500.00 |
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dutch golden age Old Master drawing of Nicholas Steno $85,000.00 |
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Jimi Hendrix Original Drawing by Guillaume Azoulay!! $75,000.00 |
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Andy Warhol “Vanishing Animals: Butterflies” Original Graphite Drawing 1986 $70,000.00 |
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Andy Warhol MAMMY orig draw estate authenticated mint $69,500.00 |
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Andy Warhol “Price War” Original Drawing c.1985-86 Estate Stamped Lichtenstein $65,000.00 |
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Original Pair Color Pencil Drawings by MEL ODOM, Pony Tail and Bubble-Cut $65,000.00 |
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Roy Lichtenstein FOUNDATION APPROVED GRAPHITE Drawing $60,000.00 |
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Moore, Henry, Shelter Drawing, Unique Mixed Original, Hand-Signed, 1941 $60,000.00 |
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Andy Warhol Three Pink Shoes Original Drawing c.1960 Estate Stamped Lichtenstein $55,000.00 |
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Andy Warhol “Flowers and Bees” Original Drawing 1961 Estate Stamped Lichtenstein $55,000.00 |
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Andy Warhol “Seated Cat” Original Gold Leaf & Ink Drawing c.1956 Estate Stamped $55,000.00 |
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Andy Warhol Happy One Million Dollars Original Drawing c.1954 Warhol Foundation $50,000.00 |
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Stanislas KOSTKA Original Oil on Canvas DOGS with concept art drawing RARE $50,000.00 |
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Sir Peter Paul RUBENS (1577-1640) – authentic drawing $49,500.00 |
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Peter Paul Rubens signed Old Master drawing Silenus $48,000.00 |
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1919 AMERICAN SYNCHROMY #2 STANTON MACDONALD-WRIGHT ORIGINAL CHARCOAL DRAWING $45,000.00 |
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Yoshitomo Nara “Untitled” 3 Girls Original Drawing 1997 Signed Dated Murakami $45,000.00 |
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ART BY KURT COBAIN RARE ORIGINAL DRAWING of Guitars Nirvana Indie Rock Grunge $45,000.00 |
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Andy Warhol Girl with Easel Original Ink Drawing 1959 Estate Stamped $43,000.00 |
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Guillaume Azoulay Dixhuit Chevaux Original Pen Drawing, Painting SUBMIT OFFER! $40,000.00 |
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French Drawing Room by Georges Weiss $40,000.00 |
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Andy Warhol “Portrait with Cat” Original Ink Drawing c.1956 Lichtenstein Hirst $40,000.00 |
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KIKI SMITH 1995 “Untitled (Rib Drawing)” Original Art! $38,000.00 |
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Andy Warhol “Hand Mirror with Rose” Original Drawing c.1950′s Estate Stamped $38,000.00 |
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Keith Haring “Radiant Baby” Self-Portrait Original Drawing 1987 Authenticated $35,000.00 |
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ANDY WARHOL ORIGINAL DRAWING $34,000.00 |
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Andy Warhol “Female Head” Original Drawing c.1950′s Estate Stamped Lichtenstein $32,000.00 |
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RC Gorman Untitled Purple Skirt Original Pastel Drawing, Hand Signed MAKE OFFER $30,000.00 |
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R C Gorman “Cherokee Girl” Original Pastel Drawing Hand Signed Fine Art, Framed $30,000.00 |
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Magnificent Drawing By F. Kimki, $30,000.00 |
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Keith Haring “Untitled” Dancing Man Original Drawing 1987 Signed Authenticated $30,000.00 |
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Raymond Pettibon “With His Notes at His Elbows…” Original Drawing 1989 $29,000.00 |
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R C Gorman “Shaina” Original Pastel Drawing Hand Signed, Make An Offer! L@@K $28,000.00 |
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R C Gorman “Rainbow” Original Pastel Drawing Hand Signed Fine Art Custom Framed $28,000.00 |
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MAGNIFICENT MINIATURE DRAWING : HOUSEIN BEHZAD MINIATUR $28,000.00 |
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Keith Haring Untitled Soap Bowl Drawing 1984 Authenticated $28,000.00 |
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MUSEUM WORK CLAES OLDENBURG ORIGINAL BLACK MARKER TUBE DRAWING SIGNED DATED 7/69 $28,000.00 |
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Bernard BUFFET Orig/Drawing Toreador Signed/Framed $27,995.00 |
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R C Gorman “Window River Girl” Origjnal Pastel Drawing Hand Signed, Gallery Art $27,500.00 |
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R C Gorman Original Pastel Drawing Hand Signed Artwork, Make An Offer! L@@K! $27,500.00 |
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R C Gorman “Liana” Hand Signed Original Pastel Drawing with CoA, Make An Offer! $27,000.00 |
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Andy Warhol “Tondo” Curtain Motif Original Drawing c.1950′s Estate Stamped $27,000.00 |
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Andy Warhol “Glove Holding Rose” Original Drawing c. 1950′s Estate Stamped $26,000.00 |
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LARGE DRAWING SIGNED DIEGO RIVERA GRAPHITE ON PAPER 23″ BY 37″ $25,750.00 |
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Andy Warhol Untitled Female Fashion Figure Original Drawing c.1959 Estate Stamp $25,000.00 |
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R C Gorman Untitled Original Pastel Drawing Hand Signed, figure of woman L@@K $25,000.00 |
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Andy Warhol Birds Original Ink Drawing c.1950′s Estate Stamped Lichtenstein $25,000.00 |
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Original Pen&Ink Drawing of a Chateau by Anton LaVey $25,000.00 |
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MAGNIFICENT17C PERSIAN SAFFAVI MINIATURE PENCIL DRAWING $25,000.00 |
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Andy Warhol Portrait Pencil Drawing By Spanish Artist Jose Sicilia JMS 06 $25,000.00 |
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Henri Matisse Original Drawing Signed COA Provenance $24,999.00 |
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A 1956 PICASSO LARGE SIGNED INK DRAWING OF A FEMALE SUBJECT (FRAMED) $24,500.00 |
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R.C Gorman Untitled Original Pastel Drawing Hand Signed Custom Framed Make Offer $24,000.00 |
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Andy Warhol “Monkeys” Original Drawing c.1950′s Estate Stamped $24,000.00 |
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R C Gorman Hand Signed Original woman Pastel Drawing with frame, Make An Offer! $24,000.00 |
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Andy Warhol “Shoe” Original Ink & Tempra Drawing c.1959 Lichtenstein Vintage $22,000.00 |
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Andy Warhol “Cooking Items” Original Drawing c.1954 Estate Stamped Lichtenstein $22,000.00 |
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Andy Warhol “Shoe” Original Ink & Leather Collage Drawing c. 1955 $22,000.00 |
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KEITH HARING ALL ORIGINAL BARKING DOG DRAWING 31″x31″ with LAII’s COA $20,500.00 |
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FEININGER Lyonel, 1871-1956, drawing, Luneburg, 1923 $20,000.00 |
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Raymond Pettibon “Untitled” Trapeze Guy Original Ink Drawing 1980 100% Authentic $20,000.00 |
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Raymond Pettibon “Untitled” You Cant Kill Original Drawing 1984 100% Authentic $20,000.00 |
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Slater Bradley “Untitled” Michael Jackson Ink Drawing on Photograph 2004 Framed $20,000.00 |
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Keith Haring “Untitled” Book Cover Page Original Drawing 1983 Authenticated $20,000.00 |
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COKE ORIGINAL ELVGREN SODA POP DRAWING PINUP for PIN-UP COCA COLA Lomis Sunbloom $18,775.00 |
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KEITH HARING & LAII DRAWING THE ROBOTS w/SIGNED COA by the ARTIST LAII $18,750.00 |
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Rare Signed Dario Campanile Male & Female Nude Drawing $18,000.00 |
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Richard Prince “Untitled” Joke Drawing Ink on Paper 1986 Original $17,500.00 |
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Richard Prince “Untitled” (Two People) Joke Drawing Ink on Paper 1988 Original $17,500.00 |
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Stan D. Sinnett – An Original Drawing, pen and ink. $17,500.00 |
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Andy Warhol “The Summer Dancers” Original Illustration Drawing 1957 Stamped $17,000.00 |
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Andy Warhol “Still Life” (Purple Bunch) Original Drawing c. 1954 Estate Stamped $17,000.00 |
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Andy Warhol “Angel on Pink Paper” Original Drawing c.1950′s $16,000.00 |
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FRANCISCO ZUNIGA Signed 1976 Original Crayon & Pastel Drawing $16,000.00 |
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ANDRE DERAIN DRAWING, ‘NUDE MODELE’, WITH SIGNATURE AND ATELIER $15,500.00 |
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BRUNO SCHULZ POLISH/POLAND Beautiful drawing 1st on EBAY SEE IT $15,000.00 |
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Original Signed Rear Female Relief Drawing by William Zorach $15,000.00 |
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Carroll Dunham “Untitled” Original Crayon Graphite Drawing of Tree 2007 Signed $14,000.00 |
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Archipenko, Alexander, Untitled Study, Pen and Ink Drawing, Hand-Signed $13,500.00 |
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R Crumb ‘The R. Crumb Coffee Table Art Book” Original Drawing 100% Authentic $13,000.00 |
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PINO DAENI – UNTITLED (SPANISH FAN) – 20×16 – ORIGINAL DRAWING – FRAMED $12,900.00 |
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PINO DAENI – SILK TAFFETA – 20×16 – ORIGINAL DRAWING – FRAMED – OFFERS WELCOME $12,900.00 |
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PINO DAENI – UNTITLED – 20×16 – ORIGINAL DRAWING – FRAMED – OFFERS WELCOME $12,900.00 |
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Toulouse-Lautrec, Scéne de Maison Close, Unique Original Color Crayon Drawing $12,500.00 |
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JOHN SLOAN DRAWING, RECLINING NUDE $12,500.00 |
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JOHN SLOAN DRAWING, SEATED NUDE, “DOLLY” $12,500.00 |
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Matisse “Nue Femme avec des Fruits” Avant-Garde Risque Drawing COA & Appraisal $12,495.00 |
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18-19th c PEN & INK DRAWING SIGNED “GOYA” SPAIN ARTIST $12,000.00 |
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KELLY FREAS MAGAZINE DRAWING & FINAL COVER NATIONAL LAMPOON AUGUST 1971 $11,000.00 |
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Franz Von Lenbach 19th Century Red Line Pencil Drawing $10,000.00 |
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German expressionist drawing Otto Dix, attributed $10,000.00 |
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JEAN COCTEAU Drawing 1946 FRANCE $10,000.00 |
