Fall River, MA Author Publishes Dark Fantasy Novel

September 29, 2016 - Sapienthropy, a new book by 'Sijo' Art Lapham, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

Sapienthropy is a dark fantasy with an interesting new take on the lives of werewolves and those cursed to roam the Earth in their skin.

Sentenced to Earth after being found guilty of an unspeakable crime, a werewolf is given human form and the name Stephan Piroy by his earthly guide, Seth. Avoiding murder every full moon becomes essential when Seth reveals any death committed by Stephan will add time to his sentence. Stephan becomes confused when a blind woman takes an interest in him. Stakes only escalate when an old adversary of Seth's disrupts the duo's plans.

About the Author:
'Sijo' Art Lapham is currently involved in developing several projects based on his many interests. He is the songwriter and one of the musicians in Sijo, a New England-based rock band, which has released several independent CDs. He is also the founder and chief instructor of the martial art known as Raven Kenpo Ju-Jistsu, as well as the creator of the upcoming graphic novel Rock Dragons.

Sapienthropy is a 158-page paperback with a retail price of $14.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-2585-4. 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.