#Bookreview of Rupture in the Canvas: The Hidden Doorway to Your Soul's Evolution

By: Nancy Willbern, Ph.D.

Publisher: Atmosphere Press

Publication Date: July 22, 2025

ISBN: 979-8891327047

Reviewed by: Shrubaboti Bose

Review Date: July 1, 2025

As its title suggests, Rupture in the Canvas: The Hidden Doorway to Your Soul’s Evolution explores the impact of life-changing events on a person’s interpretation and evolution of their self identity. The "rupture in the canvas" refers to a dream that the author, Nancy Willbern, Ph.D., often circles back to, where she witnesses a sudden and unprecedented destruction of an art piece. She distinctly recollects feeling shocked by the abrupt manifestation of physical violence in this mysterious dream - the action of the Great Artist ripping the canvas wide apart haunts her for a long time. But the dream came to her at such a crucial point in her life that Willbern strongly believes it influenced her perception of reality and understanding of the transformative power of life-altering experiences, which ultimately led to her personal growth and development.

Willbern’s fundamentalist upbringing played a significant role in shaping her sense of self and moral values. As a child, she struggled with grasping the two opposing sides of God, one which was a picture of love, warmth, security and forgiveness while the other depicted a strict father-like figure who was scary, intimidating and punitive. She strove to become perfect and kept seeking forgiveness for sins, constantly experiencing fear, guilt and shame. After her grandmother’s surgery, her family went through drastic changes, grappling with emotional turmoil and financial constraints. Growing up in a house where everyone avoided talking about the surgery, suppressed their grief and left their feelings unacknowledged led to her feeling increasingly isolated and neglected.

The lack of healthy interaction between family members influenced her understanding of family dynamics profoundly. Her own marriage started with love but slowly transformed into a tumultuous relationship as their overall goals and outlook on life changed. Despite enjoying family time together, an underlying tension brewed with a growing sense of dissatisfaction. At the same time, Willbern was also evolving and becoming more assertive. With the help of her psychic friend, Jayne, and therapist, she started recognizing her traumas and working on them. She faced her own fears and unresolved feelings, overcoming her sense of inadequacy and replacing self-doubt with confidence.

The discovery of her husband’s infidelity leads to their complete fall out and her decision to file for divorce in order to finally gain control over her own life. The author encourages readers to sit with their sense of loss or grief, acknowledge their emotions even when it becomes challenging, and exercising self compassion. She emphasizes the need to proactively seek help and community support from others during times of crisis. As an advocate of psychotherapy, she also suggests trying out new hobbies and investing time in discovering one’s own passions or interests. The author highlights the importance of accepting uncertainty and confusion as a part of our healing journey.

According to the author, there is a Voice in her mind which is entirely different from the one that she identifies as her own. This Voice has a larger-than-life energy and acts as an Inner Guide or Inner Wisdom, helping her make the right decisions. Willbern motivates readers to cultivate an intuitive sense of discernment in order to be able to tap into this Inner Guide and to embrace painful experiences with gratitude as these unexpected events present us with opportunities for further self development. The author describes how the synergy of body, heart, mind and soul can become a transformative moment and help us in perceiving reality through a different lens.

Quill says: Rupture in the Canvas: The Hidden Doorway to Your Soul’s Evolution is an inspiring memoir that helps readers pick themselves up after a harrowing experience and learn from it instead of feeling shattered.

For more information about Rupture in the Canvas: The Hidden Doorway to Your Soul's Evolution, please visit the publisher's website at: atmospherepress.com/books/rupture-in-the-canvas-the-hidden-doorway-to-your-souls-evolution-by-nancy-willbern

 #Bookreview of The Call of Abaddon

By: Colin Searle

Publisher: Searle Productions

Publication Date: July 29, 2025

ISBN: 978-1-0692653-0-2

Reviewed by: Lily Andrews

Review Date: July 1, 2025

The Call of Abaddon by Colin Searle is a fast-paced, science fiction novel about Jason, a young man with powerful psychic abilities, who is haunted by voices that won't let go—voices tied to an ancient and immensely powerful alien structure called the Abaddon Beacon. He has been hearing these voices for years in his dreams but now he hears them when he is awake. He is shown to have been using Osmium, a psychoactive, addictive drug that helps him sleep and escape the torment of his fitful dreams and memories of the obelisk he once encountered in a research lab which he escaped from some time back. There, he, his friend Sam and his brother David were used as subjects in Dr. Avery Oakfield's experiments, specifically the Abhamancer Program which ended up giving them psionic powers.

The beacon is self-aware, was created by makers who once broke the laws of reality nearly destroying space and time. To stop others from repeating the same mistake, it was aimed at manipulating and destroying civilizations and reproducing by triggering mass extinction and catastrophic events called Phages, that would melt down entire populations into raw material used to create more beacons. It speaks through whispers, visions and psychic pulses, trying to dominate the minds of vulnerable individuals like Jason. It sees people as tools or obstacles and when it realizes that Jason is fighting it, it responds with overwhelming intensity, pressing harder to break his will. But instead of surrendering, Jason decides to channel his inner strength using his pain and clarity to push through the mental chaos. As their conflict builds to a final clash of wills, the question becomes: can one human being truly defy an ancient cosmic?

Jason isn't, however, alone in the fight. He is joined by his older brother David, who is a grounded, loyal and pragmatic protector to his brother. There is also Sam, a fellow survivor of the Abhamancer Program, who comes out as the team's emotional and tactical anchor despite the trauma of her own past. Together, they face fearful moments that push them to their limits, often clashing over whether to stay safe or take bold risks. As Jason's condition worsens as the Beacon's influence grows stronger, they must face impossible choices—choices that lead them deeper into danger, toward an enemy they can't see, a truth they are not ready for and a future none of them may survive.

This novel’s writing style is fast, focused and deeply thoughtful. The author uses just the right amount of detail and when he describes a place like a ruined city or an alien lab, you can picture it clearly in your mind, as if you are watching a movie. His descriptions are very vivid—you always know where you are and what is happening. The story is easy to follow and doesn't confuse the reader, even when things get strange or intense, like when the Beacon's influence explodes inside the protagonist. The characters grow in meaningful ways as the story unfolds and their growth feels natural and earned. The story beautifully shows that true strength isn't just about power, but about trust, love and the courage to keep going. The secondary characters like Anne, Talos and Budgie add depth, tension and unexpected warmth, each playing a key role in shaping the story’s emotional stakes and helping drive the plot forward.

Quill says: The Call of Abaddon by Colin Searle is one of the most gripping and emotionally rich sci-fi stories out there, with a unique blend of action, mystery and emotion with powerful and unforgettable characters and vivid world-building that keeps the reader turning the pages. It delivers more than it promises, offering real emotional stakes that resonate deeply with the readers. With themes of survival, identity and the struggle for control, it asks what it truly means to fight for your future when everything, including your sanity, is at risk. This story is highly recommended for fans of character-driven sci-fi, psychological thrillers, and stories that balance emotional depth with high-stakes action, as well as those who enjoy books that capture the cost of survival.

For more information about The Call of Abaddon, please visit the author's website at: colinsearle.com