
About the Book
Book: The Way Back to Eden: Book 2 of the Jaguar Oracle Series
Author: Kurt Mähler
Genre: Magical Realism
Release date: February 28, 2025
A Mystical Journey to Restore the Natural Order as Hope Guides the Way
In the lush wilderness of the Rio Grande Valley, a centuries-old
prophecy is about to be fulfilled. The jaguars, once the revered rulers
of the animal kingdom, have vanished—until a brave jaguar named Oracle
begins a journey to summon the scattered tribes and restore their
rightful place.
A captivating quest and an unforgettable journey home.
His quest intersects with young Paco and his extraordinary animal
companions—a wise horse named Plod, a storytelling toad called Bog, and a
clever raccoon named Patch—as they navigate the mystical landscapes of
the Texas-Mexico borderlands and Brazos River bottomlands, a quest that
weaves through ancient forests, mysterious towers, and sacred
sanctuaries.
Guided by ancient wisdom and the enduring loyalty of his animal
friends, Oracle’s epic journey leads him through a world on the brink of
upheaval. As greedy developers encroach on the land and threaten the
delicate balance of nature, Oracle must navigate a tangled web of human
greed, betrayal, and violence to find the missing jaguarundi tribe and
unite the warring factions of the animal realm.
The fate of the Valley rests on Oracle recovering lost memories and
rediscovering the original harmony between man and beast. From vast
Texan ranches to ancient palm forests, from well-ordered zoos to untamed
wilderness, The Way Back to Eden weaves together a rich tapestry of cultures, legends, and the immutable power of the natural world.
Blending elements of magical realism, environmental advocacy, and
pulse-pounding adventure, this sweeping tale transports readers into a
vibrant, unforgettable world where Oracle’s quest is to preserve the
ancient balance and the interconnectedness of all living things.
The Way Back to Eden, a deeply satisfying and
thought-provoking fantasy epic, is the second installment in the
six-volume Jaguar Oracle series. Discover the magic that awaits where
ancient wildlife sanctuaries hold secrets, where ghosts and tree house
hermits guide lost souls home, and where the path back to Eden might
just be hidden in plain sight.
Follow the trail. Find the tree. Change the world.
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About the Author
Kurt
writes in the prophetic and poetic tradition, inspired by the wonder of
creation and the cultures of the nations. Guiding sources for his works
include the Hebrew prophets, the Desert Fathers, Dante, Milton, George
MacDonald, C.S. Lewis, and Tolkien.
Kurt and his wife, Karen, married since 1993, raised five children in
Afghanistan and have spent more than twenty years in forty nations as
encouragers in the Christian faith. Their travels led to the discovery
of the beauty and wisdom of storytelling. Their roots include the Gulf
Coast, Rio Grande Valley, and Heart of Texas.
Kurt writes to give readers courage for their faith journeys, as he
believes that no disappointment, however profound, should prevent you
from completing it.
More from Kurt
The Way Back to Eden expands the Jaguar Oracle epic
into a full-fledged human drama alongside the animal one. Who among the
animals do you enjoy? Who among the humans do you identify with? A clue
to courage for your calling lies in that intersection.
Brazos Ben is based on a relative who built a three-story treehouse
with running water and electricity. Just like we find in the story, he
did so on sixty acres of bottomland beside a river, where he let most of
his property go wild. It contained an old pecan orchard and an
abandoned cabin.
Papá Eli, a member of the old-school “gentleman mafia” of Mexico, is based on the actor Cesar Romero.
Every plant, animal, moon phase, and constellation are the work of much research. I use an astronomy app called Starry Night Enthusiast 8, which I learned of from reading the profound scholarly work called The Great Christ Comet
by Colin Nicholl, who used this app as a key aid in his attempt to
determine the nature and trajectory of the Star of Bethlehem.
While the animal characters are on a journey to “remember their
names”—what Adam spoke when he named them—the human characters are on a
quest to get “back to Eden.” High-tech rancher Tripp is leveraging
money. The hermit Brazos Ben is letting his land go wild. Papá Eli is
creating a glass arboretum where he hopes to retire alongside the
jaguar. Chase the zoologist is in touch with the omens of creation.
But the jaguar Oracle is on a deeper journey. He is trapped in a
“mangarden” far from the Rio Grande Valley. He will need more than mere
strength and skill to escape and return; he will need weakness and
suffering. Can he drink the cup? Can he return to the Valley and restore
the cats to their leadership (the ocelot, the bobcat, and the lost
jaguarundi)? Can he bring the animal kingdom into a “final spring in
their twilight days this side of Eden”?
Read and discover. Perhaps it will inspire you to drink the cup
heaven has offered you, too. His grace is sufficient. His power rests in
our weakness. His blood is enough. This is our way back to Eden.
Blog Stops
Vicky Sluiter, March 21 (Author Interview)
Simple Harvest Reads, March 22 (Author Interview)
For the Love of Literature, March 23 (Author Interview)
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 23
Fiction Book Lover, March 24 (Author Interview)
Texas Book-aholic, March 24
Tell Tale Book Reviews, March 25 (Author Interview)
Locks, Hooks and Books, March 26
Blossoms and Blessings, March 27 (Author Interview)
Artistic Nobody, March 28 (Author Interview)
Stories By Gina, March 29 (Author Interview)
Holly’s Book Corner, March 30
Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, March 31 (Author Interview)
A Reader’s Brain , April 1 (Author Interview)
Blogging with Carol, April 2
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, April 3 (Author Interview)
Giveaway
To
celebrate his tour, Kurt is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon
gift card, a high-resolution digital map of the entire six-book tale, a
high-resolution cover, and an audiobook copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/00adcf54180