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Life at Crescent Harbor University takes a strange turn for Virgil Harding when an invisible force he can't control guides him to Doctor David Asimov's office, where he develops an intense urge to steal a set of rock specimens. This odd series of events sparks a unique relationship between the two individuals. Virgil discovers that the rocks that have caught his eye have a multitude of extraordinary properties. When he learns more about a disturbing prophecy connected to the stones and a mysterious group determined to bring it to pass, Doctor Asimov decides to prepare Virgil for a seemingly impossible task. Exciting times lie ahead for the two of them in Wendolyn R. Goerl's A Gathering of Like Minds.
Wendolyn R. Goerl combines ancient Andean culture, history, and a hint of mystery in A Gathering of Like Minds. She remains faithful to the academic setting as the backdrop for the narrative, highlighting specific classes and course topics that readers can easily picture when Virgil and Doctor Asimov interact with other students and staff. The origin stories for the main characters are intentionally brief. Perceptive readers piece together a series of clues as they gradually realize the significance of each stone in the narrative. This strategy becomes clearer when Doctor Asimov starts comparing the differences in his and Virgil's reactions when touching each stone. The steady pace helps readers follow a complex plot, where the use of unique names for characters and objects, along with beautifully crafted lore, creates a one-of-a-kind adventure that keeps readers engaged from start to finish. An investigation subplot will pique the interest of crime enthusiasts, complemented by philosophical discussions between Doctor Asimov and his peers that will delight deep thinkers. I cannot wait for the next instalment of this fascinating series.
