South African Author Publishes New Novel with Dorrance Publishing

"A Cost of Magic," a new book by Desmond Meiring, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

David Hugo has everything any man could ever want-successful career in the oil industry, trophy wife, extravagance beyond his wildest dreams. Yet amidst all this wealth, he lives in fear for his life. Terrorism fueled by greed and capitalism in late Twentieth Century Argentina nearly cost David his life during three failed kidnapping attempts. He begins to experience agonizing emptiness, and even loneliness, in his marriage. Genuine love appears to be absent in his life.

After meeting with Teresa, a former lover, David is introduced to Cristina-an extraordinary, temperamental, and somehow magical beauty who is also searching for someone to make her life complete. David quickly becomes involved in a passionate and unforgettable affair with Cristina, realizing he has finally found the woman he longed for. But at what cost? As David eventually learns, everything has a price-even magic.

About the Author:
Desmond Meiring is a native of South Africa, where he currently resides with his wife, Soozi. He is a successful and educated business executive with extensive experience in the oil industry. Mr. Meiring is also an established writer who has previously penned several novels, and he is an active member of the UK Society of Authors since 2008.

"A Cost of Magic" is a 164-page paperback with a retail price of $16.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4349-0976-3. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.dorrancebookstore.com.