Don’t Dream, Or the Summoner of Sleep Will Get You.
In the isolated mountain town of Marble Woods, the townspeople harbor a dangerous secret. It’s here, away from the civilized world, that they can experiment with human genetics that have the power to alter your mind and body. When Ryder Ashling, a down-on-his-luck longtime sufferer of nightmares, discovers the town, he thinks he’s found a cure, but bears witness to their research and its terrifying, inevitable unraveling.
In exploring the disturbing crossroads of genetic manipulation and lust for youth and control of the physical, Winters’ cautionary tale of the perversion of natural order and desire will entice and rattle readers in this thought-provoking tale of terror.
Targeted Age Group:: adult
What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
Some nights I would wake up after having a good dream and think to myself “why can’t I have those kinds of dreams all the time?” It would be SO MUCH better to have dreams of flying through the galaxy, hanging out with your favorite musicians, and eating all the donuts you want. I had the same thought when I woke up after a bad or boring dream. Who wants to dream about grocery shopping, falling, or being chased? This sparked the idea for Summoner of Sleep. I thought it would be a neat concept to have a character who tries to perfect dreams using magic. I’ve always been interested in dreams, which is why they are prevalent in all my stories. Summoner of Sleep allowed me to really explore my own dreams and how they impact me on a day-to-day basis. I love that a lot of my readers have shared their dreams with me and how this book has impacted them.
