Title: Yogini: The Quest for the Gate
Author: Dinkar Goswami
Publisher: XlibrisUS
ISBN:1984559702
Pages: 242
Genre: Fantasy
Reviewed by: Tara Mcnabb

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Two friends find themselves at the center of an ancient paranormal conspiracy in the Himalayas in Goswami’s thrilling tale Yogini: The Quest For The Gate.

Gerua couldn’t be more different than her friend Kally. Impulsive, giddy, and beautiful, Kally has always been the life of the party. Which is why it’s so surprising when she invites Gerua to go to India with her to seek spiritual enlightenment. But Gerua is soon persuaded by her friend, and the two jet off to India. Kally is dead-set on finding a guru and learning ancient mysteries, and they soon meet two very different young men. As romance begins to bloom, they hatch a plan to trek through the Himalayas as a group. But what the girls don’t know is that one of these men is not at all who he says he is, and leading them up the perilous snowy mountains serves a sinister plan.

As they battle blizzards, exhaustion, and rock slides, Gerua’s intuition begins to feel uneasy about the whole situation. But it’s too late; they are stranded up there on the desolate Himalayas, and must depend on this man to survive. Suddenly, the ultimate tragedy strikes, and Gerua finds herself alone amongst strange beings that dwell in the mountain caves. But it turns out that these are very wise beings who know the truth…the true destiny of Gerua and her unborn child. An interplanetary war is being fought, and there are evil yogi masters who have turned to the dark arts.

An ancient prophecy has surfaced, and Gerua’s future depends on it being followed through. Training her in the ancient knowledge, the supernatural beings nurture her potential, successfully shaping her into a formidable weapon of power. However this soon draws the attention of an ancient rival, one who will do anything to destroy this new mortal trained in the secret arts. As Gerua and her son set off on a dangerous journey, they must face unspeakable evil forces that can only be matched by equal courage. Will Gerua realize her full potential before it’s too late?

Epic in scope, Yogini: The Quest For The Gate delivers a unique and exciting story that mixes the surreal with the occult, the mystical with the paranormal. There is growth and change that is fascinating to follow as Gerua transforms from a simple American girl to a full-blown superhuman, and her relationship with her son adds an emotional depth to the narrative. This is a captivating story about hidden fate and unlikely heroes; it’s true that we are often not aware of our own strengths until they are put to the test. And with such a captivating background story of dueling yogis and coveted mystical secrets, it’s no surprise that this one is hard to put down.

Both magical and foreboding, Yogini: The Quest For The Gate offers something new for adventure seekers both young and old.