American author and singer Clark Eide has launched his debut novel “A Monk’s Way: The Journey to Awareness,” detailing the remarkable quest of a modern monk named Jean Moreau and his journey toward spiritual awareness.

This gripping yet contemplative narrative is set in the fictitious Abbey of Kervennec, France where Father Jean Moreau is facing an existential crisis with his obsession over a woman, inevitably leading to a struggle with both his God and a power-hungry rival.

Written as a parable for modern day life, “A Monk’s Way” is both a captivating novel, richly descriptive of life in an abbey, and a compelling guide to discovering a direct relationship with the divinity within. As Moreau traces his own path to purposeful wholeness, readers will also find ways to reflect on how to establish their own connection to their higher spiritual power. Within this duality is the parallel between the material and spiritual realms, providing each reader with applicable meditations and guiding instructions.

“A Monk’s Way” is available for purchase at Yankton Area Arts for $12.95.  In addition, YAA will host a reception for the author at GAR Hall on Friday, January 15 from 5-7pm. Mr. Eide will be on hand to do a short reading and sign copies of his novel. Please contact the YAA office at 605-665-9754 with questions regarding the event.