Max Nabati

12th Seven Stories (7-STORIES, #12) (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"12th Seven Stories" by Max Nabati is a mesmerizing anthology of seven tales blending folklore, adventure, mystery, sci-fi, and cultural introspection. Spanning ancient myths to futuristic dystopias, the collection explores themes of unity, resilience, hidden truths, and the interplay between human agency and greater forces. Nabati's vivid prose, rich with sensory details and philosophical twists, invites readers to reflect on identity, legacy, and the power of stories.

"I am Xocomil!" draws from Guatemalan Mayan lore, where three volcano sistersAgua, Fuego, and Acatenangoguard Antigua. A weaver named Ixquic mends their fractured bond by retrieving a cursed amulet, only to confront a trickster spirit in the underworld, becoming the vessel of their unified spirit amid looming threats.

"Danced with Death," based on true events, chronicles Croatian music teacher Frano Selak's improbable survival through a train derailment, plane crash, car plunge, bus collision, lightning strike, and more, culminating in a lottery win that inspires him to embrace life's absurdity and share his tales of resilience.

"The Vault" unfolds in Basel's Bank for International Settlements, where cryptographer Elena Voss deciphers an ancient device in a secret chamber. As it disrupts global finance, the team uncovers its role as a societal regulator, leading to a climactic choice between destruction and unleashing its enigmatic power.

"Onam" follows architect Anaya Varghese returning to her Kerala village for the harvest festival. Amid vibrant rituals, she unravels family curses, unites feuding clans, combats developers threatening the backwaters, and preserves heritage through activism, rediscovering love and purpose.

"Paris Noir" immerses in a supernatural thriller where journalist Nathalie Morceau investigates strange lights, leading to the isolation of Île de la Cité and Île Saint-Louis in black fog. With companions, she quests through catacombs to reforge a fractured mirror, battling shadows and restoring unity to a transformed city.

"Thunderstorm" envisions a 2095 world altered by Storm-spores from a cataclysmic storm. These fungi enhance minds, sparking revolutions against tyranny but enabling corporate exploitation. Rebels confront a planetary intelligence seeking balance, risking humanity's freedom in a global struggle.

"The Golden Tortilla" whimsically retells a Mayan fable of colorful tortillas and a grumpy jaguar uniting in a festival, evolving into a modern mystery where detectives solve the theft of a sacred artifact, blending humor, adventure, and cultural celebration.

Nabati's 12th septet masterfully fuses myth with modernity, urging readers to embrace diversity and confront unseen forces shaping our world.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Max Nabati
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. September 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798232668679
• Artikelnr.: 75479671

Autorenporträt

Max (Shahrooz) Nabati is an author, a travel writer, and photographer. Born in 1973, he is a world citizen speaking four languages and having more than 40+ book titles to his credit. He earned his bachelor's degree in Software Engineering and started photography in 1999.

He started his travels at the age of 21 in 1994 and carried on his explores since then travelling around the world. He has so far explored 30+ countries mixing deep into their societies and interacting with their peoples, cultures and exploring their natural wonders.

He has swam with Whale Sharks and school of Sardines in the Philippines, snorkelled in Malaysia and Thailand, flew Aero-chute in Australia, got lost in the jungles of Laos, explored Angkor temples in Cambodia, camped for months in Iran, took part in Venice carnival, and enjoyed desert safari in the UAE, etc.

These journeys inspired Max for publishing photo essays and writing travel stories. In addition to travel photography, he also writes short stories in different genres. Some of his works have been published in the past decade.