One Step Away

John Kenton, a young man caught between limiting parental guidance and an imagination fired by hidden meaning, is killed one evening by a lorry as he cycles home from school along the icy roads of his West Yorkshire village.
Death provides a choice to go with a catcher to his next stage in life in the afterworld or remain 'between worlds', closer to his home and his reality. This is a world of denial and conflict, populated by those fearing judgement of their lives on Earth, the Leaves. Before going with the catcher, an ancient link forges a connection between him and one such Leaf, Simon, kindling a quest that he must somehow free him from his own misjudgement.
Embarking on a journey of self-discovery, he learns how the afterworld is structured and organised and meets others like him. This reunites him with his partner, who like him is descended from an apparently extinct and mythical bloodline. She awakens him to their love and journeys together, spanning almost five hundred years.
Past life times and true identity revealed, he and his friends are brought into conflict with the Leaves who hold Simon and torment his family still living on Earth.

Author: James Gabrian
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Austin Macauley
Published: 06/30/2021
Pages: 324
Weight: 1lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.68d
ISBN: 9781528980500

About the Author
Gabrian, James: - James Gabrian is a humanitarian, having worked with the homeless and vulnerable adults for eighteen years. Previously working in sales and marketing for the food industry, he has helped to raise funds for wildlife and habitat conservation charities via product endorsements. Born in Sale near Manchester, he now lives with his partner in Norfolk in the East of England. One Step Away is his first novel.