"The Way Back to Eden" by Kurt Mahler -- Epic Book Launch

About the Book

Book Title: The Way Back to Eden: Book 2 of the Jaguar Oracle Series

Author Name: Kurt Mähler

Genre: magical realism

Release Date: Feb 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.

Book Excerpt

What more is there to say but the truth? You made a fatal error refusing to let me in, oh Cat of
the No-Name Valley. A grave mistake. For the folly of honoring Kahoo the Grave, you have dug your
own.” And the spirit shrieked in laughter as it juggled its pun before the captive king.
“I am of a different spirit,” Oracle declared. “No sorrow of soul will replace that center. I
refuse to live in the story you tell. I choose the story I remember. The story of the Beginning, when the
Namer named all living things.”
“Do not bore me with that talk. It is rotten food and poison drink to hear it, and you know it.
You know in your heart it has passed away. The darkness says so.”
“I know in my heart who speaks in the dark. His light says so. He is the Lion of Eden. I
remember his breath. I remember him.”
And Oracle roared the call of the jaguar, the call of a king declaring the land within the sound
of his voice to be his own.
The spirit shrieked and disappeared. A sound rushed through the night air, and then all was
swallowed into a silence as dark as the inside of a coffin door. No one breathed. No one moved.

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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.

His website kurtmahler.com features his essays, poetry, and books.