Arctic Revelation: A Thousand Lifetimes In The Blink Of An Eye

“...a true masterpiece.” -OnlineBookClub.org

“...a mindblowing psychological thriller.” -Discovery Reviews

“...this is a thriller …concept, action and danger pay dividends …the reader can’t resist going forward to find out how it all connects.” -Kirkus Reviews

-Dr. Finch donates over half of all his royalties to support mental health awareness, opioid crisis relief, and veterans with PTSD. He is forever thankful for the support that saved him after a traumatic childhood and is committed to paying it forward.

"Arctic Revelation" by Dr. Hugh Finch is a captivating psychological thriller that masterfully weaves together suspense, mystery, and paranormal elements into an engaging narrative. Drawing deeply from Dr. Finch's personal experiences in Scandinavia and academia, this debut novel provides a unique glimpse into the cultural mysteries of Denmark, a country renowned for being one of the world’s best countries to live and home to some of the happiest people on earth.

The story revolves around Christian Yates, a character shaped by a traumatic childhood event leading to his father's death, amnesia, and a frustraiting nervous tics. As an Assistant Professor in psychology, his promising career faces threats from a manipulative department chair and a patient with an unprecedented case of multiple personality disorder. Amidst these challenges, Christian becomes the target of a sinister serial killer, 'The Surgeon', pulling him into a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Set against the contrasting backdrops of a tranquil Rhode Island university and the mystical landscapes of Denmark, Greenland, and Switzerland, the novel takes the reader on an exhilarating chase for the truth. Christian's quest leads him to Greenland's icy terrains, in search of an ancient psychotropic elixir lost in the vast seas of time. This elixir is not just a key to healing Christian's psyche but also a gateway to unlocking primal human memories, presenting him with a life-altering choice.

Finch's novel is praised for its unique blend of speculative science and murder mystery, touching upon themes like psychedelic-assisted therapy, Danish culture, the opioid crisis, life in academia, repressed trauma, the plight of Indigenous peoples, and the pressing issue of climate change. The early chapters set the stage for Christian's background, alternating between his present-day struggles and past encounters, including the traumatic incident that leads to a patient's murder, for which Christian is initially blamed.

As Christian delves deeper into his research on ancestral memories, the plot thickens with international intrigue, involving a Danish pharmaceutical company with dubious intentions and a series of disguises and deceptions by various characters, including The Surgeon. The narrative builds to a climactic revelation culminating in a shocking 'whodunit' conclusion that has kept even the most seasoned readers captivated and guessing right till the end.