In The Metaphysics of the Novel, renowned author Don Pendleton gives the reader inspirational and unique insights into the moving forces that power creativity.A must-read for aspiring writers and those who love books and desire to know more about the creative processes that move the modern novel-and what creative forces move the novelist himself. Don Pendleton, the "father of the action/adventure genre" is the creator of the best-selling The Mack Bolan series; Joe Copp, Private Eye series; and Ashton Ford, Psychic Detective mystery series. Who better to turn to for an understanding of the creative rationale than a successful novelist? "A profound study of the spiritual aspects of the novelist's art. If you're looking for a quick-fix list of agents and the like, look elsewhere, Pendleton has deeper truths to share in a work that entertains as it enlightens, examining the creative rationale that is the source of good writing." -Stephen Mertz, author "I can guarantee first hand that The Metaphysics of the Novel is invaluable for anyone with the genuine desire to write and publish their book." -Jon Guenther, author Don Pendleton (1927-1995) created The Executioner, Joe Copp, and Ashton Ford series. He published more than one hundred novels with more than two hundred million copies in print worldwide in thirty or more languages. He wrote fiction and nonfiction in collaboration with his wife, Linda Pendleton, including the popular nonfiction To Dance With Angels ; Whispers From the Soul; the Executioner, War Against the Mafia Comic ; and the crime novel, Roulette, the Search for the Sunrise Killer.