Dreamtime
(The Dreaming)
In Erebus Tales, a sizable portion of the Onwei tribes peopling 24th century Antarctica are descendants of Australians, who migrated
Norman Westhoff is a retired occupational medicine physician. The “Erebus Tales” trilogy mark
his first published fiction, and sprang from a lifetime of travel and immersion in many different
cultures, both within the U.S. and on six continents.
He lived in Germany and Spain for a year. He earned a Master of Public Health degree, and used it to help improve medical care in Dmitrov, Russia. He plays concertina and accordion at traditional music sessions. He has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, trekked to Everest base camp, and hiked the Camino de Santiago in Spain and France.
He sings and plays accordion and concertina in a neighborhood band.
"A gripping and well-constructed tale of first contact in a future Antarctica."
"A high quality read for YA and adult science fiction fans everywhere."
"The character development was spectacular... The world-building was fantastic! Westhoff can keep you hooked from page one... Stone Fever is a thrilling adventure story."
"Compelling characters, beautiful descriptions, and actual real world science."
"The author touts this tale as a YA SciFi adventure.
I disagree. I'm in my seventies and thoroughly enjoyed it."
"Held my interest throughout.. highly recommend this book."
"...made me love and hate characters so much, I was punching the air with each victory and defeat."
"...a treasure trove of adventures which runs the gamut from witchcraft to space travel."
"An exciting, high-stakes futuristic tale."
Five Stars (Gold Award) "...Stirring characters on a compelling journey...Effortless yet enthralling storytelling."
"Utterly complex and affectingly human. A thorough page-turner.
Westhoff's language is lush and accessible."
"Twisty plot and excellent, atmospheric prose. Dialogues are masterfully written."
"Westhoff embellishes each chapter with illustrations of masks that add distinctively to his narrative. Highly recommended."
"An innovative and engaging blend of anthropology, science, and high-stakes adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Very original and thought-provoking."
"Climate fiction fans will relish this near-future thriller. The book's most compelling element is Westhoff's long-term view of a world ravaged by climate change...without resorting to cliché or didacticism, staking a fine middle ground in a climate-fiction genre that too often indulges both."
"A riveting addition to the Erebus Tales series...A work of gripping perfection...
The passion behind each action of the characters allows readers to sense their rage, sadness, and triumph in full force."
"The epic ending in the third installment will make the reader come away craving more volumes set in this fascinating world."
"Belongs with the most elite YA series...
one heck of a great ride!"
"A superlative and creative read!"
Westhoff consistently sustains a series that has the power to stir emotions and take you to exciting places...What would you do to redeem your good name? What measures are you willing to undertake to achieve it? Gifts of a Dark God has the power to answer these questions that will stay in the back of your head long after you're done reading."
"A heartfelt conclusion to an intriguing climate-change trilogy...
The tension builds on its way to a gripping climax."
In Erebus Tales, a sizable portion of the Onwei tribes peopling 24th century Antarctica are descendants of Australians, who migrated
Stone Fever portrays a shaman in the person of Yoka Sutu, a wizened Black crone. Aldo Correon, the gaucho foreman, or jeaf.
Erebus Tales imagines that the ice sheet now covering Antarctica has melted by the 24th century, allowing settlement by
In Stone Fever, the omission of a key ingredient in making tortillas turns out to be the cause of a mysterious epidemic that plagues
Erebus, Antarctica’s best known and the world’s southernmost active volcano, overlooks the McMurdo
Every schoolchild learns how Thanksgiving started. The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock in December of 1620.
One of the main themes of Erebus Tales is the shocking contrast between primitive and advanced technology.