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Trance Formation
Paperback
Publisher: Thomas Wolke
Published: Jun 23 2025
Pages: 216
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.49 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
When awkward video store clerk Darrel Flint undergoes amateur hypnosis to explore his past lives, he unleashes a parade of historical personalities who hijack his consciousness at the worst possible moments. One minute he's stammering in his father's polyester leisure suit, the next he's channeling a primitive caveman, an arrogant Egyptian pharaoh, or a smooth 1970s disco dancer-usually while trying to woo Joyce, the stunning customer of his dreams.
Each personality shift plunges Darrel deeper into chaos: public nudity, jail time, and martial arts fights he can't remember. Meanwhile, Joyce experiences her own mysterious transformations, shifting between a frontier cowgirl, a seductive French courtesan, and other bewildering identities.
As police psychologist Dr. Veronica Vespucci investigates their condition, Darrel and Joyce discover their past-life regressions reveal an extraordinary connection spanning multiple lifetimes. But can their destined love survive the present-day mayhem of uncontrollable personality shifts, crude best friend Frank's interference, and Joyce's abusive boyfriend Bob?
Set in 1998, this supernatural romantic comedy blends laugh-out-loud humor with genuine emotional depth, exploring how we become our authentic selves. With memorable supporting characters including punk roommate Barb and bumbling Officer Lester Moore, Past Lives asks whether true love can triumph over ancient karma, modern neuroses, and really bad timing.
A wild ride through consciousness, comedy, and cosmic romance.
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