Embark upon a journey of eternal mystery and peculiar devices! When a shady deal goes sour in Victorian-era Italy, Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Jordan Haldane is forced to confront the Illuminati and his own inner demons. He is drawn unwitting into the eternal battle of the forces of light and dark, as he seeks to unlock the vast potential within. Can he solve the riddle of Villa D’Amici and save his beloved Sophia before the forces of darkness overtake him? Setting a unique vision of the Holy Grail amidst a tender and passionate love story, a profound journey of the awakening soul begins. The Impossible Lover is Book I of the GrailChase Chronicles, the mind-boggling series of expanding consciousness and strange technology. Written by Dara Fogel, philosopher and best-selling author of Before the Chase: A Short Anthology, the GrailChase Chronicles challenge traditional beliefs and definitions of reality. “The DaVinci Code meets Steampunk with Frank Herbert’s Dune flavor crystals.” "Next time you're ready to nestle into your reading chair and have a good time, this book should be your choice. This book has the Illuminati and the Holy Grail, mystical mysteries and historical figures, two lovers on the run and the fate of all of Europe at stake. If you enjoy the sort of historical revisionism found in The Da Vinci Code, I don't see how you could not love this. Tons of fun!" - William Bernhardt, NY Times Bestselling Author of the Ben Kinkaid Series