THE ESSENCE: In Search of the Dove Orchid (Rover All Over Adventures Series Book 2)

Renowned anthropologist Daniel Taylor finds himself mysteriously drawn to a new adventure, one that could lead to treasures beyond mortal man’s comprehension. He seeks the elusive “Essence,” a prize with miraculous powers known only to a handful of souls. His adventurous spirit guides him on a heart-pounding journey, from the Amazon jungle to the streets of Paris to the hallowed grounds of Lourdes. Along the way he finds romance, reconnects colorful old friends and faces formidable foes who also want “The Essence” and are willing to kill to get it.
Evading capture and death at every turn, John must rely upon his vast scholarly knowledge and his wits in order to survive. Through an impenetrable maze of mayhem, betrayal and twists of fate, Daniel beliefs and courage are tested. He is determined to follow his destiny despite the unbearable cost to himself and those he loves. If he can find “The Essence” before his enemies can, will he keep it for himself or share its wonders with the world?
Combining action, love, deception and intrigue in this fast-pace moving narrative, The Essence explores faith amidst a backdrop of globe-trotting adventure.
PROLOGUE
Since the dawn of man, he has always reached out to touch the inaccessible. He has dreamed and schemed about the “what if” and, despite his constant searching, come up empty handed. But these voyages of quest have raised the question in man’s mind whether the dream isn’t a fantasy after all, but reality just waiting to be grasped by the seeker.
King Arthur and his knights tramped the hallowed byways of Europe seeking the Holy Grail. Ponce de Leon sought deep into the swamps and arid lands of the New World looking for the intangible Fountain of Youth. Even to this day, many believe the Ark of the Covenant exists and could be a direct line to the very essence of God.
For all those dreamers and seekers, we as humans must believe that in order to prove our own existence on this small speck of the universe named Earth, we must push on past our own limitations and shortcomings to a newer high plateau that spells “I am.”