Demimonde: Survival is Only the Beginning

Demimonde is an allegoric fantasy about Vonn Thrasher and his perilous escape from Demimonde, the half-world that traps lost and damaged souls until they perish. From Baser’s corner bars to the carnival hustle of Ism Harbor and Shantytown violence, he finally escapes and boards Treatment Ship to Sobriety Island.

But will Vonn survive the harrowing voyage? Can he actually recovery or is it too late? Enemies say no, he belongs to us. But powerful friends like Watcher and Teller say yes.

Join the adventure and learn about societies great threat, alcoholism and addictions while enjoying a great story.

My Thoughts: Pilgrim’s Progress meets the “king of drugs”

Vonn Thrasher has an alcohol problem. It was “love at first drink” in middle school. His is an arduous journey with plenty of pitfalls, hard decisions, and evil characters. But he also meets characters who help him out. Everyone has a winding path, a valley to cross, and a mountain to climb, shaped through people and events.

The Demimonde Story Map in the front is a delightful help as you wend your way through this profound allegory, as is a Lexicon of places and characters at the end.

“A sober life is a spiritual journey. One you can’t do on your own.” You’ll certainly understand more about addiction and you’ll be glad you followed this arduous but fascinating trek with Vonn Trasher.

Author James E. Cressler

Author of Demimonde, Diary of an Oak Tree and Sobriety Island, James Cressler also a freelance writer for two non-profit organizations. An avid bicyclist and walker, Jim gathers fantasy-fiction writing ideas and materials firsthand on the many Florida cobblestone streets and trails. The flora and fauna he captures in stories actually exist, and with his imaginative writing, we not only learn the animal’s language, we understand how they live in a land of giants, mankind.

James grew up in Nucla and Naturita, (Uncompahgre Plateau Southwest Colorado) during the 1960’s and 70’s uranium mining boom. He is the son of Harold and Dorothy Cressler, and a 1975 graduate of Nucla High School and Valencia College, Orlando. He served in the Army over twenty years, and worked twelve more in the refrigeration industry before retiring from the workforce. He lives in Central Florida with his wife Julia.

More about Jim Cressler. He’s fun to follow on Instagram, offering a fascinating new word each day.

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