Books by Susan M. Obijiski
The Way Between: An Unexpected Life
A tow-headed toddler named Charlie is abandoned by her parents at a rural diner in 1940s Arizona.
Fate assures the child’s safety by placing her in the hands of the diner’s owner, Ned Connors, a man who has seen his share of loss. Ned and his wife Rebecca lost their daughter Libby five years earlier.
As Ned navigates his new family dynamic, Charlie is befriended by the native Navajo community. She is given a rare opportunity to understand their traditions and culture, and to learn about the land from those who know it best.
Set along the fabled Route 66, between Kingman and Flagstaff, Arizona, Charlie’s story spans twenty years, throughout which she faces a myriad of obstacles, including an unplanned pregnancy, unrequited love, and a secret grief for the loss of her parents.
Despite her many challenges, Charlie lives a remarkable, self-sacrificing life; a life of empathy and dedication to the community, and in her own small way, she changes the world.
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The Price of Vengeance
The first time Augie Bautista saw Paul Allen, he was sliding out of the back seat of a big green Buick. The car was like nothing Augie had ever seen in the small Midwestern town of Endicott.
Paul was a snobby rich kid with a smirk that went for miles. But what set this young man apart was a profound and purposeful dedication to trouble, the kind of trouble that a small town is ill-prepared to handle.
Paul’s arrival turns Augie’s life upside down, introducing him to a mysterious evil specter that serves its master in exacting revenge.
Who is the man in the trench coat and fedora? Does he wield a mysterious power from another world, or is he merely an expression of human intent?
With only his wits and his best friends to guide him, Augie confronts a force he does not understand. The actions he takes to protect his friends and family will ultimately decide the kind of man he will become.
The Price of Vengeance is a coming-of-age story that asks why we choose love over hate, vengeance over forgiveness, and truth over lies.
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Short and Odd: Confounding Stories of Life: A Collection of Short Stories
Twelve stories. Each one short. Each one odd. This book is concocted to intrigue, and otherwise confound the reader with stories that meander from troubled relationships to quirky concepts of revenge, to questions of personal reality and perception.
These small bites of life will entertain and provoke conversation and thought, and will open the door to “what if.”
Enter the world of a gambling cat, consider the recurring appearance of a dead body, explore the irony of revenge, discover the possibilities of a self-decorating house, and meet a washed-up minor league baseball player on a mission of compassion.
“Bonus Room” introduces Martha and Rawley, proud new homeowners struggling to pay the bills who discover that their new home has a mind and a mission of its own.
“Night Runner” tells the story of Rina, who lives a simple life. She likes her job and her friends, and also loves running, especially at night. But the recurring appearance of a body on her favorite trail throws her life into chaos.
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Dreams of the Exile: Legacy of Dreams, Book III
Dreams of the Exile is the final book in the Legacy of Dreams series that began with Dreams of the Many and Dreams of the Few. Dreams of the Exile rejoins actor Brody Murphy in a dream created by his protégé, Casey Wheeler. In an effort to protect his wife and son from a legacy of alcoholism and abuse, Brody remains in Casey’s dream, and while the world mourns his absence, he faces the inevitable destruction of his virtual world. Brody’s wife Vanessa fights to protect her unborn child and her son, and tries to understand why Brody abandoned his family. Casey has forgotten his mentor, and can’t help his father and friends find a way into the dream to bring Brody home. As the dream unhinges, Brody faces the physical manifestation of his dead father. To get out of the dream alive and sane, he must come to grips with his family history. Will Casey remember his mentor? Can Brody’s friends find a way into Brody’s dream before it’s too late? Will Brody be lost to the dream and death? And, can Vanessa forgive her husband’s choice? Dreams of the Exile is a story of struggle, devotion, and love. It’s also a reminder that we are all connected and that we must face our fears to achieve our dreams.
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Dreams of the Few (Legacy of Dreams)
Dreams of the Few is the second in the three book Legacy of Dreams series, continuing the journey that began with Dreams of the Many. Once again, renowned New York stage actor Brody Murphy must put aside his life and career, and step into a dream world to rescue Casey Wheeler. After seven years of sobriety, and a new life with his wife and son, Brody is faced with the prospect of returning to the nightmare world he once escaped. But this time the stakes are even higher; without Brody’s help, Casey is likely to die. This journey will be the most challenging of Brody’s life. No one can help him find Casey and return the boy from the desolate landscape of the dream. While his friends and loved ones attempt to support him from afar, Brody grapples with sobriety, repressed memories, and a lifetime of fears and demons that threaten to sabotage Casey’s rescue and the very fabric of Brody’s sanity. Can Brody find Casey before it is too late? Can Casey and Brody emerge from the nightmare, whole and unbroken? Dreams of the Few is a story of friendship, love and devotion. It is a reminder that our purpose in life is to learn, and that we learn best from our trials and challenges. “Remember, it is not the destination, but rather the journey that is the lesson and the prize.”
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Dreams of the Many
When renowned actor Brody Murphy first started to dream, he paid little attention. What he could never guess was how his dreams would soon change his life and test his sanity. The architect of his strange dream world is a young, autistic boy named Casey, and for him, the dreams are more than just fantasy; the outcome will determine the child’s future. As Brody and a disparate group of companions travel through the damaged landscape of Casey’s mind, it becomes clear that each of the travelers makes up a piece of the puzzle. For Brody, the dreams offer a chance at redemption, but first he must release his past, embrace his role of leadership, and accept his undeniable connection to the boy. Brought together in the surreal world of dreams, ten strangers take a journey of the mind that will teach them about courage, friendship, and the nightmares that lurk within us. Some of these dream travelers will succeed in their quest to help Casey and return to the real world and some will not make it back. Can Casey make it back to live a normal life? Dreams of the Many is a story of shared humanity, and of our individual capacity to overcome fear to become the people we were meant to be.
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About the Author
Susan Obijiski lives in beautiful Sedona, Arizona, with her husband Bob and seven cats. She is also the author of Dreams of the Many, Dreams of the Few, Dreams of the Exile, and Crackle and Wheeze, as well as Short and Odd, a book of short stories.
