Out of Dark Places

For Lukas Willow, the only fate worse than death ... is life. Once a musical prodigy, Lukas' life took a vastly different turn when he discovered that he possessed unexplainable clairvoyant powers. Haunted by troubling visions, he becomes an alcoholic recluse, his life suspended in a stagnant state of paranoia and self pity. When the mysterious Katie Reiker, a beautiful but emotionally scarred young woman, shows up on his doorstep, an unconventional relationship begins to develop that might just save them both. Time is running out, however. An impending natural disaster that only Lukas knows about forces him to make a difficult decision, one that will affect the lives and futures of everyone in his town. This poignant, captivating novel explores the importance of making connections, and the paradoxes of finding hope, forgiveness, and redemption, even when faced with the fatal condition of being human.

Jeff Gephart has worked professionally as a graphic artist and as an elementary school teacher. Having written two feature length screenplays and a few short films, Jeff has spent time in front of and behind the camera. He also enjoys writing poetry and short stories.