The Pathway

Dr. Jessica Atkins wants nothing more than to see the Emergency Department she works at in her rearview mirror. Overworked and on the verge on burnout, her much anticipated vacation in the idyllic coastal town of Ravens Nest is railroaded when her paths cross with an injured and insanely handsome mystery man.

Fleeing for his life, the sacred and obscure pathway from a parallel world leads a bruised and battered Martin literally falling at Jessica's feet. Haunted by the betrayal he had just witnessed and fearful for his sister's life, who would now be forced into ruling over a war-torn world in his absence, he struggles to come to terms with his new reality and the beguiling allure of the stranger tending to him.

Torn between her duty of care, disbelief in the existence of another world, and an impossible attraction for a man she hardly knows, Jessica utilizes the only resources available to her in Ravens Nest: The medical facilities offered at the local veterinary clinic owned by eccentric veterinarian, Jack Foster.

Navigating meddlesome small-town politics with a sheriff she despises, Jessica attends to Martin's wounds, setting in motion an interwoven tempestuous journey where hearts, cultures and indeed worlds collide.

Can they find some middle ground to rescue and protect the ones they love, bring perpetrators to justice and alter the course of history? Lives will be forever changed and no one is left unscathed in this gripping adventure.

The Pathway introduces us to Dr. Jessica Atkins, an ER doctor, who find herself on the verge of burnout. As she is about to escape the chaos of the city and flee to the sanity of her oceanside beach house in Ravens Nest for a long-overdue holiday, she encounters an injured man and the seemingly crazy vagrant who entrusts him into her care. The stranger claims that Martin’s life would be endangered should he receive care at the local hospital where she works.

Unsure if gangsters are hunting Martin, and against all logic, Jessica takes him along to Ravens Nest and uses the local veterinary practice to provide medical care. She soon discovers that the highly suspicious and secretive man is from a far distant place and is dealing with demons of his own. Her logical mind finds it hard to believe that he could be from the war ravaged Orion - let alone its ruler - or that there could be a link between Earth and the distant constellation.

 Martin seeks refuge in the sleepy rural coastal town of Raven’s Nest with its colorful characters, including the local veterinarian, Jack Foster, and Jessica’s former high school BFF turned foe, the cranky Sheriff Mel Goodwin.

 When Jessica’s father suddenly falls ill, she rushes back to her childhood home in the city. Here Martin is introduced to her skeptical parents and sister, Teresa. His quirky mannerisms lead to some highly awkward moments. These interactions also highlights the close ties between the Atkins and Willis families as co-owners of the successful company Willis & Atkins Construction. With Jessica’s father taking stock of his life and considering slowing down, different challenges and opportunities presents itself to the family.

From there, The Pathway explores the otherworldly travels into Orion with all the danger, magic, and drama associated with this. Jessica and Jack are inadvertently drawn into the jumbled vortex of a faraway civilization that will forever change the trajectory of their lives.

Filled with intrigue, action, adventure, and romance, The Pathway makes for an unforgettable journey.