Beyond the Blue Dog

“Like nothing I’ve ever read, hauntingly imaginative and thought provoking.” — Lynne Gange, ★★★★★ Amazon review

Meet Patrick Wheely, a man on the worst vacation of his life. Instead of finding peace, he's stranded in a surreal afterlife. His only guide is Transcendental Charlie, an astral projecting inmate who treats the spirit realm like a bizarre side hustle.

Together they wander the shifting corridors of Patrick's consciousness, a mind-bent maze of unsettling humor, fractured timelines, and uncomfortable truths. Lurking in the shadows is the Blue Dog, part savior, part curse, part riddle in his fedora, flea collar, and boho suit.

Beyond the Blue Dog is a darkly comic work of literary fiction that blends emotional depth with a surreal, absurdist edge. Strange, sharp, and deeply human, it tells a story about confronting the darkest corners of memory, finding clarity in chaos, and learning to forgive the one person we spend our lives trying to outrun.