The Four Myths

The Four Myths by Robert Reisler is an intricate blend of speculative fiction, historical myth, and philosophical inquiry, a tale with unforgettable characters and unexpected plot twists. Jack Johanssen is an archaeologist who prefers to work at night, away from the distractions that come with people. Randy Haverstamp is the security guard who gets curious about Jack’s archaeological work. Jack and Randy discover an ancient scroll from the 1876 Battle of Little Bighorn. This scroll contains encrypted texts that suggest a connection to supernatural powers and hidden truths about human existence. Byron Henning is a boy with the gift for prophecy, and his connection to the scroll creates an even disturbing plot element. As they decipher the scrolls’ cryptic messages, they understand it is a message from a future time that details how the world will end and how to stop it. But can they handle the forces unleashed by the scroll?

Robert Reisler presents characters that are sophisticated and lovable, navigating a world filled with mystery, uncertainty, and dangerous forces at play. Jack is a reserved and esteemed archaeologist with a sharp mind. Randy is depicted as imbued with unusual curiosity and eagerness. Then there is Sarah Dubois, an enigmatic woman with a twin born two decades later and mysterious links to ancient Egypt. Byron Henning is a boy with prophetic visions, serving as a conduit to explore themes of time, mortality, and the power of myth. Reisler writes in crisp prose, offering stunning descriptions of locales and scenes that are focused. The setting is finely drawn, and I felt like I was part of the landscapes; whether describing a warehouse or places that evoke a sense of the mystical, the author succeeds in creating imagery that excites the imagination. The Four Myths features superior storytelling and intelligently explores the question: Can humanity outlive its fate? The novel compels you to think about myth, humanity, and mortality. This one is unpredictable, well-paced, and thought-provoking.