Ned Barnes: The Search for Jouloupukki

Ned Barnes, The Search for Joulupukki is the first in a series of action adventure tales for the whole family. It tells of renowned explorer Nedlow Barnes's search across two continents and against seemingly insurmountable odds to uncover a mystery that could crush the faith of a five-year-old boy.

Woven into this Indiana Jones© style action is a stirring saga of human frailty and courage, struggle and redemption. It reaches deep into the hearts of readers, adults and children alike, to reawaken faith once more in the human spirit.

This story examines one of history's most celebrated figures, reduced in modern times to a marketing gimmick: Santa Claus. It turns this toddler fairytale into adult-level drama, portraying Santa Claus as a real flesh-and-blood hero whose noble actions transcend all cultural and religious boundaries.

It simultaneously introduces Dr. Nedlow Barnes and his explorations into the unknown, where chivalry and character-building conduct slip in so subtly, they almost go unnoticed, but leave their mark nevertheless.

Ned Barnes, the Search for Joulupukki has the power to lift America from its current social morass. Dr. Nedlow Barnes is molded in the image of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan©. His signature clothing, vestpack, unique equipment, and logos have been developed for licensed products to promote Ned Barnes as America's new principle-centered action figure with a heart.

This is all-family entertainment, moving and inspirational, with the power to make a difference in our world; a story that every adult reader, when finished, will stand up and say, "Yes! We need more of this." Once you enter into the world of Joulupukki, I believe you will join in this chorus.