The inspiring true story of one writer’s wild adventure into the gems and perils of the Big Island of Hawaii, a blue feather as his only talisman. Wild sea turtles, black sand beaches, UFOs, and a volcano goddess living in a lake of lava? That’s only the beginning. Upon landing, Andrew feels instantly welcome. On his first night, a new friend asks him if he’d like to go on a volcano adventure with her. “Are you serious?” he says. “Yes, of course!” After picking up some gas masks the following day, they head to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, hiking down a secret road toward a massive red glow in the distance. By nightfall, Andrew and his new friends are standing on the edge of a huge lake of bubbling lava, radiating a warmth that feels like the sun on a cloudless day. Its beauty leaves him speechless, and they've brought food. His friends call it “extreme picnicking,” but his adventure has only just begun. Ten Thousand Hours in Paradise: Arrival is the first in a 3-volume action-memoir about the consciousness shift that happens when you embrace Hawaii. Volume 1: Arrival is a true page-turner, soaring with pure adventure, unrequited love, deadly lava, mysterious UFOs, ecotourism, and fascinating characters that you’ll never forget.

Five months on the Big Island can change you forever. Visiting the fiery home of Madame Pele? Getting scared half-to-death by a UFO hovering over a lava field? And manifesting a blue feather out of thin air? That'll do it. Yet Andrew’s most powerful transformation was still ahead. A routine hitchhiking trip into town brings a new person into Andrew’s life that just might have the perfect opportunity for him. His new friend is a volunteer at a Vipassana meditation center. She invites him to join her on a 10-day silent meditation course and then live near the meditation center afterward, doing a very different kind of work-trade than he’s ever done. Andrew accepts and plunges into an intense experience, delving deeper into his mind and body than ever before, unearthing trauma that he thought he had healed long ago. In the process, a profound realization hits him and propels him into a new chapter of his life. Ten Thousand Hours in Paradise is a 3-volume true story about the consciousness shift that happens when you embrace Hawaii. In Volume 2: Tribulations, Andrew dives deep into a life-changing Vipassana meditation course, gains a new perspective on unrequited love, and is wished “Happy Birthday” from a man beyond the grave.

Get the entire trilogy in one ebook. Includes EXCLUSIVE concept art of 4 main characters you can't get anywhere else. Twelve years after his mother's disappearance, Zahn's life is shattered by a discovery that will change everything. Camping out on the island summit, Zahn is jolted awake by a brilliant object thundering down from the sky. Racing down to the impact, he discovers a crater in the silvery sand, and inside it, a triangular fragment made of an otherworldly material, moonlight sliding off of it at strange angles. Conflicted and curious, Zahn decides to keep his discovery a secret. Taking it to the observatory means losing it forever—and with it, any chance of uncovering the truth. For days, he wrestles with the choice, hiding the fragment in his room and waiting for something, anything, to make sense. Then, in the dead of night, a knock at his window changes everything. A man dressed in a shimmering uniform is just outside, revealing that Zahn’s find is no mere fragment—it’s connected to a galactic conflict of unimaginable scale. Thrust into an interstellar adventure aboard a sentient starship with a cryptic captain, Zahn discovers a universe far more dangerous—and wondrous—than he ever dreamed. The Vakragha, an ancient species that devours entire stars, are closing in on his homeworld. Their only weakness? The Tulari, a mythical stone that can heal the wounds they cut into space. Then Zahn uncovers a shocking truth: his mother’s disappearance is linked to the same enemy now threatening to destroy everything he loves. For fans of Star Wars, Ender’s Game, and other epic adventures, THE TRUTH BEYOND THE SKY offers heart-pounding action, mind-bending twists, and a galaxy-spanning journey that will leave readers breathless. Followed by The Island on the Edge of Forever: When Asha accepts a mission to recover a sacred stone capable of raising the dead, she doesn't expect her ship to be shot down above an unpredictable world. To their shock, Asha and her commander Mira are dragged into the planet's wild ocean, and Asha barely manages to escape a vast underwater complex. Once she reaches the surface, she discovers a mysterious island that comes to life with dancing villagers and roaring bonfires every night, only to vanish without a trace each morning, leaving her feeling alone and confused. Meanwhile, Zahn has taken Oonak's ship on a mission to a labyrinth where Vayuna says he will be needed, learning more about the Vakragha than he ever could have imagined. Yet there are greater struggles ahead for both of them. Having followed Asha, the vicious Vakragha are desperate to find the stone first, bent on using it to revive their greatest mastermind. Time is running out, and Asha must rely on her courage and intuition to have any hope of survival. But she discovers that the Vakragha aren't the only ones searching desperately for the sacred stone. Followed by The Mirage on the Brink of Oblivion: What if you could hold a memory in the palm of your hand? What if you could trade memories like souvenirs? Or create structures that defy the imagination? In the Mirage, you can. And after centuries, even the memory of the devastating Vakragha attack on their world has all but been forgotten, and most have lost touch with the physical world. Yet Jyana is different. Driven by her desire to understand the natural world, she dedicates herself to studying the sea below the city. When she finds that the coral reef is being destroyed, no one will take her seriously, not even Torin, whom she loves more than anyone. After all, the Mirage's growth demands a regular supply of ambrosia, but the shortages are getting worse. In the midst of this confusion, everyone is shocked when a refugee from before the attack returns. Asha has come with a secret mission which could destabilize the entire planet, causing the end of the Mirage itself.

Whether you're new to the series or a longtime fan, The Island on the Edge of Forever offers a gripping adventure and a fantastic entry point into the Epic of Aravinda: When Asha accepts a mission to recover a stone capable of raising the dead, she’s plunged into a world of ghostly inhabitants, cave-dwelling vermin, and an ancient secret hidden far below the planet's surface. Separated from Commander Mira, Asha discovers an island that comes alive with bonfires and dancing every night—only to vanish each dawn, leaving her isolated and questioning reality. Meanwhile, her new friend Zahn has taken a Confederation ship on a mission to a subterranean labyrinth, uncovering secrets about their great adversary, the Vakragha, who are racing to find the sacred stone first, bent on using it to revive their greatest military mastermind. As Asha’s plans unravel, she discovers Mira on the verge of death, and the full burden of the mission shifts to her. She must brave the relentless Zha vermin within the caves and outwit the Vakragha. With the fate of worlds hanging in the balance, Asha’s courage and ingenuity are her only hope. A thrilling, tropical sci-fi adventure inspired by Hawaii, The Island on the Edge of Forever is a fantastic entry-point into the beloved Epic of Aravinda series—one that will ignite your imagination and keep you turning pages late into the night.

What if you could hold a memory in the palm of your hand? What if you could trade memories like souvenirs? Or create structures that defy the imagination? In the Mirage, you can. Centuries after the cataclysmic Vakragha attack, Mirage City floats above a forgotten world. Most have lost touch with the physical world altogether – except Jyana. She’s obsessed with the sea beneath the city. But when she discovers something is destroying the coral reef, no one listens. Not even Torin, the one she loves, who is more focused on keeping Mirage afloat. The colossal structures of the Mirage demand a regular supply of ambrosia, but the shortages are spiraling out of control. In the midst of this confusion, everyone is shocked when a refugee from before the attack returns. Filled with questions, Asha has come on a secret mission which could destabilize the entire planet, causing the end of the Mirage itself. The triumphant 3rd installment of the Epic of Aravinda series, The Mirage on the Brink of Oblivion is a mind-bending, out-of-body Sci-Fi adventure about love, memory, and the price of progress. What Reviewers Say… "How many novels involve etheric combat outside the physical body? It’s not spoiling the plot to say that a good portion of this book takes place beyond the physical plane. Crusoe takes world building to a new level here and the result is something to behold. The third book in the Aravinda series has all the elements of the first and second but amplified in intensity and inventiveness. If you enjoyed the first two, expect that trajectory to continue arcing upwards here. Highly recommended." -- Tom Minderle, Author of 'Fringe Knowledge for Beginners' "Half-way through my read, I was so intrigued I got a copy of the first book (The Truth Beyond the Sky) and read that (it was great, also). Although my ability to follow the story was unchanged, my appreciation was deepened. I am reminded of the epic space operas such as EE “Doc” Smith’s Lensman series — this has a breadth and scope that is similarly grand, and equally epic. But it has its own sense and texture. Strongly recommended, whether you are into space opera, general science fiction or fantasy — this book, this series, delivers." -- Kevin G. Rhoads, MIT "If you’ve read the previous books you’ll know what to expect from the often comical and budding relationship between Zahn and Asha and their rush to save the Galaxy before the Vakragha enslave it. This installment does a good job at wrapping up the storyline and leaving possibilities open for other stories within the Aravinda galaxy. Kudos to the author for tying in the works of Dr. Monroe and his work on the invisible landscape…We could all use a dose of Andrew Crusoe’s positive perspective in these challenging times and “The Mirage on the Brink of Oblivion” is a well-crafted story for both young and old." -- Lamar R.

Within the secret tunnels of the Nirangi Order, a machine whirs to life, reaching into the unknown to glimpse the Abyss—a fiery realm awaiting the souls of the impure. But when young scientist Sujan peers through its lens, he uncovers something unexpected… and all too real. Sujan’s discovery shakes his faith and puts him at odds with Madam Viragat, the Order’s fearsome leader, who leverages an unsettling video of the realm to instill dread and obedience in her followers. Bound by his oath to truth, Sujan knows he must expose her lie. But standing against the Order is dangerous. When he finally speaks out, Viragat brings him to trial before the entire congregation, determined to make an example of him and cut the mark of Nirangi from his flesh. As Sujan faces his darkest hour, a portal rips open beside him, drawing him into a blinding unknown and sending him on a journey beyond his world—and his fears. The Loveliest Abyss in the Universe is a gripping tale of courage, deception, and the relentless search for truth that can upend an entire world.

The Reckoning started with the lava flow, threatening to trap Andrew in Puna. Then the hurricane hit. From seeing the hidden fractals within the trees, to meditating in silence for 10 days, to falling in love and seeing that love crumble, the Big Island gives Andrew unparalleled opportunities to grow. Buoyed by a new project, Andrew starts off the new year with a fresh energy and is guided to the biweekly talks of a Hawaiian elder. The elder reminds him of truths that he’d forgotten, and he leads the group through the healing techniques of laulima and ho‘oponopono, giving Andrew a new energy to release the last shred of attachment to a person who simply doesn’t want to be with him. Now that he has created more space and clarity, his social circle expands, and Andrew meets someone who becomes one of the strongest catalysts for joy and growth in his life. But she is leaving the island in just six months. Andrew faces a forking path. All the while, lava is heading toward Pahoa, threatening to isolate all of Puna. The elder taught him that love prevails all trauma, but will that be enough? Ten Thousand Hours in Paradise is a 3-volume true story about the consciousness shift that happens when you embrace Hawaii. Volume 3: Reckoning takes flight with earthshaking changes, powerful healing, a new lava flow, and a hurricane, resulting in a reckoning that changes Andrew forever.

For the first time, own all 3 volumes in one convenient ebook! What happens when you hear the call to fly to the most remote population center on Earth, home base for ecovillages, black sand beaches, and a volcano goddess living in a molten lake of lava? You GO! Upon landing, Andrew feels instantly welcome. On his first night, a new friend asks him if he’d like to go on a volcano adventure with her. “Are you serious?” he says. “Yes, of course!” After picking up some gas masks the following day, they head to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, hiking down a secret road toward a massive red glow in the distance. By nightfall, Andrew and his new friends are standing on the edge of a huge lake of bubbling lava, radiating a warmth that feels like the sun on a cloudless day. Its beauty leaves him speechless, and they've brought food. His friends call it “extreme picnicking,” but his adventure has only just begun. Ten Thousand Hours in Paradise is a 3-volume true story about the consciousness shift that happens when you embrace Hawaii: Volume 1: Arrival soars with pure adventure, unrequited love, deadly lava, mysterious UFOs, ecotourism, and fascinating characters that you’ll never forget. In Volume 2: Tribulations, Andrew dives deep into a life-changing Vipassana meditation course, gains a new perspective on unrequited love, and is wished “Happy Birthday” from a man beyond the grave. Volume 3: Reckoning takes flight with earthshaking changes, powerful healing, a new lava flow, and a hurricane, resulting in a reckoning that changes Andrew forever.