Robert E Burtt

Heart of the Mystery Robert E Burtt

William Ross is full of discontent. His life is stuck in neutral-and it's drifting out of control. He has an ex-wife who disdains him, parents that he avoids, and a job that he can't stand. Sympathetic friends have drifted away. Will is reduced to relying on baseball and alcohol for solace. At age forty, he's no closer to solving the problems of being a "grown up" than he's ever been. A conversation with an old friend leads him on a strange exploration of forces that shaped him, and continue to influence him to the present day. William uncovers uncomfortable truths about his family-and about himself. He learns of the invisible forces that shaped his choices in ways that he never imagined. He tries to find a way out of his discontent. Heart of the Mystery explores some of the most basic questions about our individual lives. What should we keep from the past? What should we throw away? How can we find fulfillment and happiness? This first novel by Robert E. Burtt explores these perplexing issues and comes to a surprising conclusion.