Iconic Reflections

Peter Placket dreams of being a hero. Like most heroes he's handsome, charismatic, and intelligent. Also, he works at a fire station, the perfect venue for showcasing his bravery. There's just one small He's made out of paper.How can Peter be heroic when the fire chief forbids him to get within ten yards of fires?The answer comes one day when the lower classes revolt against the aristocracy, turning the Apple Kingdom, Peter's home, into a war zone. Realizing that someone must put an end to the violence, Peter flees to the countryside, searching for an ancient talisman that renders its user all powerful.It's a grand, sweeping journey, during which Peter will find both allies and adversaries, witness bizarre, deadly magic, attempt to cross an uncrossable sea, and visit an island that technically doesn't exist. Ultimately, the talisman he seeks may do more than end the revolution - it may provide the answer to a mystery as old as time!

Jeffrey Stoker lives in Layton, Utah, taking his dog for walks, working out at the gym, and hoping to one day regain his sense of smell. Iconic Reflections is his first book, although he's also written a novella, a one-act play, and numerous film reviews. He's currently working on a collection of short stories.