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"A woman is seduced -and enlightened- by a fascinating and dangerous god in an secretive mythological London." In a hidden theater in London's West End, the ancient mysteries of Dionysus come to life. Julia, a solitary writer burdened by her rigid upbringing, stumbles into a world steeped in myth and ecstasy. Drawn to the enigmatic actor Daniel, who embodies the god Dionysus with haunting allure, she is swept into an intoxicating realm of oracles, ritual, and forbidden knowledge.The line between reality and myth blurs as Julia's fascination deepens, binding her to Daniel and the dark secrets of Arcadia. When a ritual murder and a cryptic message unfold before her, Julia is confronted with a life-altering choice: to cling to the safety of the familiar or to embrace the god's call to transcend mortality.For readers captivated by magic realism and mythological depth, Arcadia unveils a tragic journey of passion, revelation, and the primal forces that lie beyond ordinary life. Samantha Devin delivers an unforgettable tale that revives the ancient gods in our modern world, resonating with the mystique of Euripides and the philosophical intrigue of modern tragedy.Fans of Donna Tartt's haunting intellectual depth in The Secret History and Neil Gaiman's myth-infused mystery in American Gods will find Arcadia an unforgettable journey into the hidden realms of ancient gods and the mysteries that lurk beneath the surface of modern life. Samantha Devin's tale pulls readers into a world where mythology and reality collide, revealing dark, primal truths that leave a lasting impression. Praise for Arcadia: A Modern Tragedy"I was gripped from page one; Arcadia is deeply entertaining yet carries the substantial depth that's missing in much of modern fiction." - Colin F. Stanley"In Arcadia, Samantha Devin revives myths we believed long forgotten. A powerful, invigorating novel that brims with philosophical energy." - Javier Sierra Samantha Devin is the acclaimed author of Black Bile, and Heroica. Her works, published internationally, explore the depths of the human psyche, wrapped in captivating suspense.

Los lectores opinan: "Exquisito, raro y profundo. Un viaje visceral por el universo humano; sus miserias y sus trascendencia.>"A través de una rica narrativa y una historia llena de suspense, esta novela nos invita a explorar las dimensiones ocultas del ser humano y a cuestionarnos cuál es la esencia de nuestro verdadero ser." "Llamativa y valiente, conmovedora y terriblemente hermosa" Andrea ha crecido apartada de los convencionalismos de la sociedad moderna. Abandonada por sus padres al nacer y criada en un convento de clausura, Andrea sospecha que el misterio que rodea su nacimiento y el sentido de su terrible misión están conectados y tienen un inexplicable origen divino. Cuando Visconti, un escritor experto en la figura del héroe, la invita al lujoso Palazzo italiano donde reside con su familia para que le ayude a escribir sus memorias, Andrea cree que allí encontrará las respuestas que busca.>Samantha Devin es la autora de Bilis Negra y Arcadia, Una Tragedia Moderna. Sus obras han sido traducidas al inglés y al alemán.

Religion and the Rebel, Colin Wilson's second volume from his internationally acclaimed Outsider Cycle, is a casebook about and for rebels. With inspirational wisdom and engaging clarity, Wilson shows us that the purpose of religion, of our personal relationship with the sacred and the all-pervading mystery of existence, is to expand our consciousness and intensify our sense of life. Wilson heroically claims that the power to create meaning resides in our mental and spiritual discipline. Examining the lives and works of Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Rilke, Shaw, Pascal, Swedenborg, Rimbaud and Scott Fitzgerald, among others, Wilson explores the main existential questions and shows how these remarkable writers, scientists, philosophers and poets faced their need for transcendence. Like many of us, they were driven by a need to become more than men. Religion and the Rebel is an outstanding and enjoyable book that combines philosophical analysis, historical interest, and religious insight.

On a storm-lashed night, Max arrives in Shimst, an eerie village hidden within the northern mountains of Scotland. He's greeted by the ominous words, "Do What Thou Wilt." But what he finds inside this forsaken town is far more sinister than its cryptic welcome. Cut off by violent storms, Max soon uncovers the twisted heart of the village, a place haunted by a devilish scheme.In this desolate landscape, time and reality begin to warp. Max's mind unravels as he is plagued by visions that may not be his own, haunted by whispers of the village's occult secrets. With each passing night, his grip on reality fades further, and the line between his deepest fears and the horrors around him blurs. Every thought, every shadow, every memory seems to close in, threatening his sanity.For those captivated by the dark depths of psychological suspense, Black Bile offers a gripping, immersive descent into nightmare. Samantha Devin masterfully weaves a tale that pulls readers into a spiraling world where the nature of reality itself is the ultimate terror.Fans of Dean Koontz's relentless tension and Edgar Allan Poe's chilling and Gothic atmosphere will find Black Bile an unforgettable journey into the hidden recesses of the mind-and the shadows that lurk within."Samantha Devin weaves each paragraph with the icy calm of a Patricia Highsmith, creating a chilling Gothic landscape of inner horror." - Diario de Oaxaca"A haunting journey through madness and mystery. Black Bile is a disconcerting, darkly atmospheric novel that grips the reader from the very first page." - Europa Press"Reality itself becomes a threat." - El PaísSamantha Devin is the acclaimed author of Arcadia, A Modern Tragedy, and Heroica. Her works, published internationally, explore the depths of the human psyche, wrapped in captivating suspense.

"Una mujer es seducida -e iluminada- por un dios fascinante y peligroso en un Londres oculto y mitológico."Arcadia representa la entrada al terrible y apasionante territorio que habita Dioniso, dios griego del éxtasis, Los Misterios Sagrados y la muerte. Julia, una escritora solitaria y desencantada de la vida descubre en un callejón del West End Londinense un mundo pagano poblado de enigmas y oráculos presidido por la irresistible sensualidad de un dios vivo. Un asesinato y una misteriosa llamada de teléfono la llevan hasta Daniel, encarnación del dios Dioniso. Subyugada por su fascinante e indomable personalidad, Daniel la coloca en un escenario de dimensiones mitológicas dominado por el deseo, el poder de la tragedia y el vivificante impulso de lo heroico. Julia tendrá que hacer frente a una aterradora y excitante realidad: Sólo aquellos que están dispuestos a librarse de los límites y traspasar con los dioses el territorio de lo prohibido son capaces de vencer a la muerte.Cuando un dios irrumpe en nuestras vidas y nos inunda con el deseo de penetrar y ser penetrados por lo inefable, vivir se convierte en una aventura. Ante la conquista ineludible de la muerte, los dioses nos ofrecen un pacto de mutua fascinación. Sólo los héroes sienten sobre sí el poder de su lúcida mirada."Me atrapó desde la primera página. Normalmente no soy un lector rápido, pero lo acabé de una sentada. Esto no quiere decir que Arcadia sea mero entretenimiento. Entretenido e intrigante, sí, pero con la profundidad satisfactoria que hoy día lamentablemente falta en la ficción moderna."COLIN F. STANLEY "Samantha Devin consigue resucitar en Arcadia aquellos mitos que creíamos olvidados. Es una novela vital, intensa, empujada por la energía del pensamiento filosófico."JAVIER SIERRA Samantha Devin es la autora de Bilis Negra y Heroica. Sus obras han sido traducidas al inglés y al alemán.