Prince Akiiki lives a comfortable life behind the walls of an island palace. One night his peaceful world is shattered when a group of men kidnap him and take him into the unforgiving brush where he is forced to survive not only the unforgiving brush, but also the ever present threat of violence. Eventually he is saved by a traveling shaman and slowly, the world within him begins to change as he searches to find The Bridge Home.

Behind the luxurious walls of an island palace, Prince Akiiki's life is peaceful—but that peace is shattered when he is kidnapped and, under dark of night, taken into the unforgiving brush. Forced to survive in the harsh environment as well as the ever-present threat of danger, it's not long before he loses hope of ever seeing his home again. He is saved by a traveling shaman who agrees to help him find his way back to the palace. But there is more to his new companion than meets the eye and soon he is thrust into a new world, one that teaches him the truth about not only the world in which he lives but also the world that lives within him.

Hailing from Los Angeles, Matthew Williams is an avid reader who also enjoys listening to music, anime, video games, real conversation, writing, and good naps. The Bridge Home is his first novel. You can find out more about him at www.LiveIndependentco.com