Profound

"The Profound - Part 1" is the first volume of a narrative spanning many volumes. This series is a slow burn that introduces the reader into a world both magic and scary. James Tannot, a young Irishman from Dublin, actually has no aspirations of becoming a hero or an enlightened master. His main objective is to enjoy his time as a medical student in Southern France and graduate as an MD from Marseille University. However, he fails the entrance exam and shortly thereafter meets a peculiar Armenian doctor who introduces him to a secret community of healers and magicians called the Cymdeithas. They take him in and aim to turn him into a healer. Suddenly, James finds himself in a world where sorcery and supernatural abilities are as real as a supermarket in the ordinary world. And there is more: during his training with the Cymdeithas, James not only encounters his soulmate, Manush, but also discovers that in this course of study, he must be willing to risk his life. But, please do not get this series wrong. There are no vampires and sex driven demons, there are no magic wands and there is no exhilarating battle between good and evil. The narrative in this series is far more complex. The story is infused with spiritual teachings from all sorts of traditions and is just as much about a personal journey of healing, as it is about the obstacles humanity faces in its struggle to overcome evil, boredom and the curse of no-meaning. Though a fantasy novel, the author weaves an intriguing story that is more about our everyday reality, than one may think. So, if you simply want to listen to a thrilling adventure void of meaning for your real life: don't listen. But if you believe that there is more to life than what meets the eye, if you alway felt, that something in our world is off, then go ahead.

This is Part Three of The Profound, a magical realism series. Meet James Tannot, a young man hailing from Dublin, Ireland, whose aspirations extend no further than his medical studies in Southern France. His aim? To obtain his MD from Marseille University. Yet, fate steers him off this course when he fails his entrance exam. Soon after, he encounters a mysterious Armenian physician who unveils to him a clandestine society of healers and magicians known as the Cymdeithas. Welcomed into their fold, James is thrust into a reality where magic and otherworldly powers are as tangible as the shelves of a supermarket. In this journey with the Cymdeithas, James not only finds his soulmate in Manush but also learns that his path to mastery demands a willingness to risk life itself. But, please do not get this series wrong. There are no vampires and sex driven demons, there are no magic wands and there is no exhilarating battle between good and evil. Instead, it delves into a narrative rich with spiritual wisdom drawn from diverse traditions, portraying a personal odyssey of healing intertwined with humanity's struggle against existential ennui and the shadows of meaninglessness. While a fantasy novel at heart, Manus Braith's narrative intricately interlaces with everyday reality, offering a profound exploration of existence. So, if you seek merely a thrilling escapade devoid of deeper significance, this series may not be for you. But if you sense a deeper dimension to life, if you perceive a lack in our materialistic world, then delve into its pages. Braith's novel invites readers into a world where spirituality and magic converge in a distinctive approach to enlightenment. Sometimes lightheartedly comedic, at others, profoundly introspective, yet always compelling, it beckons to those who still harbor dreams. The individual volumes of the story seamlessly blend into each other, weaving a world that refuses to let go easily.