Publisher's Synopsis
Paul Summers is not sure what he is, but whatever he is, he finds himself falling in love with Persefony Sticks, who is determined to lead him to the divine feminine and inner enlightenment. Around this odd coupling circles a band of media people and lawyers pursuing clerical sexual abusers. Persefony and partner Haydies drag Paul as a victim into this frenzy of activity. It does not go as Persefony plans. When Paul's friend, property dealer Brad brings Persefony and her partner Haydies to Paul's house in the pristine hinterland, a haven for environmentalists and counterculture enthusiasts, they show a keen interest in an old religious picture Paul bought at the local market. They say the picture has an evil power, a power that represents bondage for Paul. They want to help Paul break that bondage. Persefony's specialty is natural health care. Haydies is a therapist. Their enthusiasm to help intensifies when they learn Paul knows Fr Robbie Pleasance, who is before the courts for the sexual abuse of a minor. Paul was in a relationship with the priest, and he needs to act. The enlist brilliant lawyer Aleta Broadface. To lead a reluctant Paul to the divine feminine and inner enlightenment, Persefony and Haydies expose him to a ritual that aims to release the female's sexual power. Paul finds the ritual weird. By this time, his feelings for Persefony have surfaced. Instead of Persefony leading Paul to the divine feminine, she finds her growing affection for Paul leading her away from her task. Haydies sees the relationship sabotaging their enterprise and breaks it up. Paul is despairing. What can he do to escape Aleta's manipulation and have Persefony with him again? The barriers seem invincible as he drawn farther into a vortex of national media frenzy.
