The World Opens Up for Humbley’s Portal: British Author Publishes Superb First Novel

North Staffordshire – England – September 17, 2007 – Author John Burnham is taking the literary world by storm with this riveting and atmospheric novel, published by Lulu, the online marketplace for digital content.

Mr. Burnham uses his finely honed skills as a writer to maximum advantage in Humbley’s Portal, a masterful 475 page literary experience.

The novel is uncompromising, hard hitting and topical, its many finely drawn characters taking the reader on a rollercoaster ride of page turning realism. Steve Latimer is an ex S.A.S. soldier who possesses the gift of communication with the world of Spirit. He travels through both the physical and ethereal worlds on journeys of enlightenment and self discovery accompanied by his guide, Ramas, an ancient Egyptian. Visiting the small seaside resort of Stonebeach for the first time, Latimer’s life becomes inextricably linked with the Humbley sisters and the mysteries of the portal. The novel blends the material and ethereal dimensions of life, imbuing it with a unique perspective, which in these times of increasing spiritual awareness provides a hypothetical insight into the mysteries of life after death.

The Author says; “my book spans the entire globe and seamlessly weaves threads of love, romance, violence, hatred, intrigue and horror into a vibrantly colourful tapestry.”

Humbley’s Portal can be found at http://www.lulu.com/content/878421

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John Burnham is retired and the father of two sons. His home lies among the beautiful scenery of the North Staffordshire Peak District.