"Mario Martinez has written a rare and compelling historic novel that guides the reader into the depths of a mystic's soul. This is a great read." -Caroline Myss, Author of Anatomy of the Spirit and Sacred Contracts

"Mario Martinez has given us a novel that not only probes the inner recesses of the Vatican and the process of choosing a new Pope, but also the inner recesses of the mind, body, and human relationships. In an intricate interplay of story, science and theology, Martinez takes us on a journey that leads to hope. This novel will intrigue the mind and comfort the heart." -Harry Lee Poe, Ph.D., Charles Colson Professor of Faith and Culture, Union University, and President of the Edgar Allan Poe Museum, Richmond

 “In The Man from Autumn, Dr. Mario Martinez cleverly interweaves his Biocognitive Theory into a novel work of fiction. Through the relationship between the main character, writer Enrique Lugo and Breogán, the protagonist in the book he is writing, Martinez guides the reader in a tangible, digestible way, through this theory he developed over years of research about how mind, body and historical culture are inseparable elements that co-emerge to create an individual's reality and thus modulate their health or lack thereof. Martinez's fast-paced narrative takes the reader on an enjoyable journey of discovery and questioning." -Niamh Hooper, Contributor to The Irish Times.
 

About the Book

With his unique style, Dr. Mario E. Martinez adds a new dimension to the psychological novel genre. In the process of delving into a world of enigmatic characters and their inspiring lives, the reader incidentally learns how to navigate chaos, embrace the essence of love, defend against evil, and celebrate the gift of free will. The Man from Autumn is a novel within a novel unlike any other contemporary work of fiction. The writer, Enrique Lugo, creates the protagonist, Breogán: a mystic from Celtic Spain, who teaches Enrique how to enter the unpredictable drift that derails our expectations and humbles our dreams. The surreal discourse between writer and main character explores the mystical path, the enduring elements of relationships, our fear of death, and the mysterious stigmata, where the mind wounds the body. From the legendary regions of Galician Spain and the Highlands of Scotland, to the hermetic world of the Vatican, the dominions of science and spirit are joined, to argue the supremacy of courage and love, when confronted with fear and evil. Although the magnitude of what happens to a priest, destined to be the next Pope, could shake the foundation of Western theology and science, the Vatican's decision to keep such a phenomenal event a guarded secret, reflects the complexity of disclosing truth to a skeptical world. The Man from Autumn invites us to embrace the miracle of living with joy, rather than lamenting what could not be helped. Only then, can we afford to face our transitions without fear, and the end of our journeys without greed.