Chapter 1 Summary

This novel is a sequel to The Celestine Prophecy, a popular (so-called New Age) narrative of spiritual exploration and enlightenment. At the same time as he searches for a friend and uncovers what appears to be a mysterious, powerful conspiracy, the narrator from the first book expands his spiritual quest, encountering new allies and discovering a new and deeper purpose for his life. As he does so, the narrative explores themes relating to the nature of spiritual enlightenment and the increased personal empowerment resulting from that enlightenment.

"Imaging the Path" As he stands on the edge of a wide, deep Appalachian valley, the narrator describes the circumstances that brought him there. These include the mysterious disappearance of Charlene, a woman with whom he had been renewing an acquaintance since his return from Peru and with whom he'd been discussing his spiritual experiences there...