Korean Odyssey

About the Book

The book is a fantasy story set in South Korea. It involves a young boy (Minsu) and a young girl (Jimin) who visit some Buddhist monks to help them deal with the loss of their cat Oonky. After a close call with death Jimin awakens an ancient warrior from the time when Korea was divided into three kingdoms who asks the children to do a favor for him. In the process the children meet the matriarch of the Turquoise Palace of Korea Past and Present Ms... While at the palace the children have the opportunity to observe some great moments in Korean history made by the people who did it. After the favor is fulfilled the children return to modern Korea.

About the Author

Martin taught ESL to children in South Korea and Thailand. The author currently lives with his Thai wife in Thailand. A native of California originally from Florida after a four year term in the United States Marine Corps, Martin has travelled extensively throughout Asia and Europe. Interests include foreign languages (French especially) with a love of Shakespeare, Dickens, Hugo and the Beatles.