Synopsis "The Shiva Paradox (in English)"
India... Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva. Swamis, Gurus, Saddhus and Saints. The land of Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism. The Buddha's homeland and the birthplace of Advaita-"non-dualism." Majestic and corrupt, beautiful and polluted, holy and desecrated, the best and the worst of all of life in one magical land. Temple Cook is on a spiritual quest to find "The Forever Sage," the man or woman who has found the secret of eternal life in a youngish healthy body. This Immortal might have the answer he needs... Except there's a price on Cook's head. He's in India on a motorcycle on his quest but he's also a "Fugitive." The Sangha has gone dark, and five bounty hunters have come for him. There is no "Dead or Alive." Temple Cook, dead, is the only acceptable outcome. The Shiva Paradox. India, from the Himalayas in the north to Tamil Nadu in the far south. Motorcycles and Martial Arts. Gurus, Swamis, and Bounty Hunters. Beautiful Women, Ambushes, Betrayal, and Sacrifice. Spiritual Truths, Holy Mysteries, friendship, love, fear, vengeance, and hate. Characters ranging from ancient Shankar, Captain Tom Diamond, a double dose of Murthys, Swami Shantanda, the evil Shawnelle, Joe the Snake, Greg the Giant, fantastic Deena, and Temple Cook himself. Set in places holy to Lord Shiva, including renowned Rishikesh, hidden Tattapani, and powerful Arunachala. "If a person likes Travel, India, Spirituality, Adventure, great characters, or a plain fun read, he or she will really enjoy The Shiva Paradox." Bob Nickel (the real-life model for "Captain Tom Diamond" and subject of the biography A Nickel's Worth by Mark Sawyer.)
