If you’re craving a story that starts as a delightful children’s parable and grows into a sweeping, mind-bending speculative epic, then buckle up—you’ve just found your next obsession.
Bruce Paul is the creative force behind The Artama Legend series, a remarkable trilogy that evolves right alongside its readers. A philosophy and creative writing graduate from Ohio University (class of ’67 with honors), Bruce brings a rich blend of lyrical prose, philosophical depth, and pure storytelling magic to every page. He’s also a talented singer-songwriter, and that musical soul shines through in the rhythmic, vivid language that makes his books feel alive.
The journey begins innocently enough with Artama & The Book of Knowledge & Wisdom: The First Journey—a charming tale of courage, discovery, and the thrilling clash between conformity and truth. But don’t let the gentle start fool you. By the time you reach Artama & The Watchtower Portal: The Second Journey, dragons, sword fights, romance, and high-stakes adventure kick in. Then comes the grand finale: Artama & The New Kingdom: The Third Journey, where the stakes soar into cosmic territory.
Artama returns from exile only to face a chilling warning echoing through the universe: “Beware, my son. These are dark times.” Guided by the radiant Korbin, he races across rugged cliffs, through the mysterious Honeycomb, the bustling Capital, and the vast Plain toward a forbidden watchtower portal. Along the way, the series fearlessly explores mind-bending questions: quantum entanglement, the illusion of death, the eternal tug-of-war between love and hate, knowledge and ignorance.
It’s fantasy that feels both timeless and timely—packed with light-versus-darkness battles, profound twists, and prose so vivid it sets your imagination on fire.
Whether you’re 10 or 100, these books grow with you. Start with the wonder of the first journey and end with your soul ablaze, craving more.
Ready to step through the portal?
Grab your copies (paperback, ebook, and audiobook) from Barnes & Noble:
- Artama & The Book of Knowledge & Wisdom: The First Journey
- Artama & The Watchtower Portal: The Second Journey
- Artama & The New Kingdom: The Third Journey
Perfect for road trips, workouts, or cozy evenings—the audiobooks bring Bruce Paul’s lyrical world vividly to life with narration that matches the magic of the prose.
Dive in today—Artama’s cosmic odyssey is waiting, and trust me, once you meet him, you won’t want to leave.
What are you waiting for? The New Kingdom beckons! ✨
