Award-winning Australian author and filmmaker, Angel A, releases his second novel, ‘Holy Parrot’ December 1, 2022.
The story seeks to bridge the gap between scientific method and spirituality. It also seeks to create religious syncretism — a coming together of religions under a common faith. It is for people who are scientific who are curious about matters and behaviour of faith and for people of faith who are curious about potential ways forward on their spiritual path.
Leo Lumière was an undergraduate science student from Australia working in the coastal fishing village of Buritaca in Colombia. Maria swore the parrot they call Gabriel told her that she will be the mother of the new Christ. Miraculous events unfolded. But was she lying to hide a despicable secret? Or was she birthing the savior of the new millennium?
The title, Holy Parrot, is the English translation of the Spanish, Loro Santo. This is the name given to the macaw in the story that is initially called Gabriel. The relationship of this bird to a village girl called Maria sends a ripple across the globe. The cover design is a reflection of both the role of Gabriel and Maria in the story.
If readers are curious about a mysterious event that includes a fusion of science, spirituality and exotic locations, that leaves them pondering about what is true and what is not, this story may be the perfect option.
Angel A commented, “Mental health is a primary health concern in the modern era. Reflective review of our self-limiting beliefs may be an aspect of the resolution of this problem. The novel offers specific strategies related to this topic. To reveal them here would be a spoiler.”
Review
D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
‘While libraries strong in spiritual novels will be the ideal audience for Holy Parrot, it ideally will assume an active role in any book club or reader group interested in the intersection between science and faith, the resulting drive for a better life, and the miracles that can power such convictions.’
