Wow! Just, wow! That's exactly what I thought when I finished reading Epiphany Man by author D.B. Patterson. The story line follows protagonist Jonathan Christakos, a man whose life seems dogged by tragedy. His parents drowned when he was just an infant, and his aunt and uncle who raised him drown as well exactly twenty years later. They leave him a small fortune, a home, and a business. His tragedies have made him a bit of celebrity in his hometown of Tarpon Springs, Florida, and his life is always a point of interest for many there. But when he's diagnosed with a very serious cancer, it seems as if things are destined to change, both for Jon and for those that surround him. Will Jon's unfortunate past continue to rule his future, or will his luck change? You'll need to read the book to find out!

I thought that Epiphany Man by author D.B. Patterson was a simply fantastic read! It grabbed me from the beginning and didn't disappoint throughout. The author has a great voice for story telling, and his characters are so vividly drawn that his readers will feel as if they actually know them. If that isn't a hallmark of a great author, I'm not sure what is. And the inspirational undertone of the story is both heartwarming and heartfelt. I very highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a great new book or a great new author. I certainly hope that author D.B. Patterson is already working on his next novel. If it's anything like Epiphany Man, it will absolutely be worth reading!

In a unique and creative new work by author D.B. Patterson, Epiphany Man: A Novel is a book that will certainly leave an indelible mark on the minds of most readers. Follow the story of Jonathan Christakos, a celebrity of sorts in his hometown of Tarpon Springs, Florida. And what is his claim to fame, you might ask? It's the fact that tragedy seems to have followed his life. Both of his parents drowned just a week after he was born, then the aunt and uncle who became his adoptive parents drowned as well, ironically on the 20th anniversary of his parents' deaths. They left him a house, a business and a great deal of money. Jon's a bad boy with a heart of gold, but when he's stricken with cancer, it seems like much in his life, and of others in Tarpon Springs, is due for quite a change.

I very much enjoyed Epiphany Man. Author D.B. Patterson has done a terrific job in creating a story line that will hook his readers from the very start, and keep them reading obsessively throughout. Written in a very compelling narrative style, and complete with intriguing characters that readers will find themselves truly caring about, this book is one that readers won't soon forget. Any reader who enjoys a great book of fiction that is certainly far from the norm should absolutely read Epiphany Man: A Novel. I highly recommend this book, and certainly look forward to reading much more from the very talented author, D.B. Patterson, as soon as possible!