The Twelfth Age carries us to Earth's parallel, Zamora. Join Tashami-roku in her search for Stair, a prophet of old. Although she sets out alone and uncertain, her quest gathers followers into ultimate awakening to transformation of human consciousness. Among these followers are key characters from Volume I, The Tenth Muse, and Volume II, The El-eventh Hour. None are prepared for what opens up to all beings linked in parallel dimensions.

Readers who search for fiction works that offer higher perspectives on the true nature of reality have awaited this brilliant culmination, especially as it is rich with wisdom teachings, including two Appendixes embodying works of spiritual masters that offer many other directions of exploration.

"Through the ancient art of storytelling Lily Stephen opens the mind of her reader and delivers profound sacred teachings, touching the deepest core of our being. The impact is a catalyst to spiritual awakening. She is truly a gifted author and teacher." - Aubrey Degnan, Ph.D., Author Luminous, the Soul's Journey to Enlightenment; Living Divine Relationships; The Divinity of Your Soul.

"Our teacher, Shakyamuni Buddha, taught that awakened beings may appear even as works of art that challenge and inspire the mind. These are considered actual nirmanakayas, emanations of the enlightened ones. There is no limit to the forms of expression of the wisdom teachings of those whose sole concern is to benefit others, usinig whatever means appeal to their minds and hearts. Lily Stephen writes prose fiction with the pure motivation to help her readers find the heart of wisdom within. May it have such benefit." - Tulku Sherdor, Executive Director, Blazing Wisdom Institute, New York.

FYI, this title is offered at the undiscounted retail price for two reasons: as a member of Green Press Initiative, Blooming Rose Press utilizes recycled paper in printing this title at extra expense; and a portion of all Third Verse Trilogy sales goes to the International Campaign for Tibet. Both of these matters are in line with our publishing philosophy.

Fabulous five-star recommendation from Midwest Book Review:

"The art of writing a literate and original work of fiction is just that -- an art. It requires every bit as much imagination, skill, and talent as does a painting or a sculpture. Instead of being created out of pigments and canvas, clay and marble, it is composed of words -- but if they are the right words, they can outlast painted images and endure for as long as stone statues. Just such an artistic literary work is 'The Third Verse Trilogy' by Lily G. Stephen who has now published "The Twelfth Age" which is the concluding volume to her deftly woven trilogy of mythology, romance, fantasy, and spiritual insights that began with "The Tenth Muse" (0971265909, $14.95), then continued with "The El-eventh Hour" (0971265917, $19.95), and has now come to completion with a particular elegance and literary flair with a novel that takes the reader across ages and dimensions for a synchronous convergence of events as Tashami-roku searched for the legendary prophet Stair and an ultimate awakening and transformation of human consciousness. Complex, engaging, entertaining, thoughtful and thought-provoking, "The Twelfth Age" is a compelling and thoroughly satisfying read and represents independent publishing at its very best."