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On The Threshold by M. Laszlo

For fans of absorbing science fiction that dives into the darker corners of human psychology and the consequences of playing with forces beyond one’s control, On the Threshold by M. Laszlo is a gripping and unsettling read that will keep you on the edge of your seat. (Storygraph)

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Book Details

On the Threshold by M Laszlo
Published by Awesome Independent Authors Publishing on 02/14/2024
Genres: Historical, Science Fiction
Pages: 342

Obsessed with learning the origins of the Cosmos, the actual meaning of life, and the true purpose of civilization, a fine Scotsman named Fingal T. Smyth dedicates himself to the study of Plato’s most extraordinary ideas.

Convinced of Plato’s belief that humankind possesses any and all innate knowledge deep within the collective unconscious mind, Fingal soon conducts a series of bold, pioneering, occult-science experiments by which to resolve the riddle of the universe once and for all.

However, Fingal forgets how violent and perilous the animal impulses that reside in the deepest recesses of the unconscious mind. And when Fingal unleashes a mysterious avatar of his innate knowledge, the entity appears as a burning man and immediately seeks to manipulate innocent and unsuspecting people everywhere into immolating themselves.

Now, with little hope of returning the fiery figure into his being, Fingal must capture his nemesis before it destroys the world.

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Excerpt from On The Threshold

Fräulein Wunderwaffe did not return the smile. Hand on heart, the little girl drew a bit closer. Then, as the hot, animalistic presence undulated all across Fingal’s body, the little girl’s eyes grew wide. Until the little girl’s expression turned to that of a vacant stare.

A moment later, her feet pointed inwards, she removed her hat and undid her long, flaxen hair.

Again, he cringed. “If you’ve noticed something, ignore all. This hasn’t got anything to do with you.” A third time, he cringed.

A most ethereal, lyrical, incomprehensible hiss commenced then: from the other end of the winding, decorative-brick driveway, each clay block shining the color of blue Welsh stone, a sleek Siamese cat with a coat of chocolate-spotted ivory had just appeared. And now the creature raced toward his shadow.

As he looked into the animal’s big, searching, blue eyes, the chocolate Siamese studied the off-center tip of his nose. Then the animal turned away, as if to compare the peculiarity with that of some disembodied visage hovering in the distance.

Out upon the loch, meanwhile, a miraculous rogue wave suddenly arose—and now the swell crashed against the pebbly strand.

Not a moment later, a cool flame crawled across Fingal’s throat. The strange fire rattled, too—not unlike the sound of fallen juniper leaves caught up in the current and dancing against the surface of a stone walkway.

Crivens. By now, the alien, pulsating presence held him so tight that he could barely breathe. Before long, he fell to the earth, and as the dreamlike flame continued to move across his throat, he rolled all about—until the illusory sensation of cool warmth wriggled and twisted and dropped into his neck dimple.

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Purchase Links for On The Threshold

On the Threshold

Amazon Kindle Edition
Laszlo, M (Author)
English (Publication Language)
316 Pages - 10/27/2023 (Publication Date) - Awesome Independent Authors Publishing (Publisher)

On the Threshold

Laszlo, M (Author)
English (Publication Language)
342 Pages - 02/09/2024 (Publication Date) - Alkira Publishing (Publisher)

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My Thoughts on On The Threshold

Buckle up for a mind-bending journey through the cosmos with “On the Threshold” by M. Laszlo! Step into the shoes of Fingal T. Smyth, a Scottish explorer of the unknown whose thirst for unraveling the universe’s secrets leads him down a perilous path.

In a daring occult-science experiment, Fingal unleashes a projection of his own consciousness, hoping to glean profound truths. But what emerges is beyond his wildest nightmares—a fiery avatar brimming with primal urges and a sinister agenda. As this enigmatic figure threatens to engulf everything in its path, Fingal faces a race against time to quell the flames of destruction.

“On the Threshold” seamlessly weaves together the threads of imagination and reality. Prepare to be immersed in a world where the boundaries of science and mysticism blur and the darkest corners of the mind come alive.

Reader beware: amidst the intricate plot and richly drawn characters, it’s easy to lose oneself in the labyrinth of the narrative. Keep a notepad handy to chart your course through this captivating odyssey.

I love strong, intellectual female characters and am pleased this book covers that base, perhaps influenced by the author’s sister.

For fans of historical science fiction, this book is an absolute must-read. Whether you’re fascinated by the cosmos, intrigued by the occult, or love a clever, gripping tale, On the Threshold delivers in spades.

I’ve previously featured M. Laszlo on my website! He shared a fantastic guest post on keeping an idea journal and discussed his novellas in The Phantom Glare of Day. I even highlighted an earlier release of On the Threshold—clearly, this is an author worth keeping an eye on.

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About M Laszlo

M Laszlo is the pseudonym of a reclusive author living in Bath, Ohio. According to rumor, he based the pen name on the name of the Paul Henreid character in Casablanca, Victor Laszlo.

He has lived and worked in New York City, East Jerusalem, and several other cities around the world. While living in the Middle East, he worked for Harvard University’s Semitic Museum. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Hiram College in Hiram, Ohio and an M.F.A. in poetry from Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York.

His next work is now available from AIA Publishing. There are whispers that it purports to be a genuine attempt to explain the universe's riddle and is based on journals and idea books he made while completing his M.F.A. at Sarah Lawrence College.

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