The Magician of Lhasa

By: David Michie

Narrated by: David Michie

When novice monk Tenzin Dorje is told by his lama that the Red Army is invading Tibet, his country's darkest moment paradoxically gives him a sense of purpose like no other. He accepts a mission to carry two ancient, secret texts across the Himalayas to safety.

Half a century later, in a paradox of similarly troubling circumstances, Matt Lester is called upon to convey his own particular wisdom as a scientist, when Matt's nanotech project is mysteriously moved from London to a research incubator in Los Angeles.

Tenzin and Matt embark on parallel adventures which have spine-chilling connections. Tenzin's perilous journey through the Himalayas, amid increasing physical hardship and the ever-present horror of Red Army capture, is mirrored by Matt's contemporary, but no less traumatic challenges, as his passionate relationship with his fiancée, Isabella, and his high flying career undergo escalating crises.

It is at the moment when both Tenzin and Matt face catastrophe that their stories converge, spectacularly transforming our understanding of all that has gone before.

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Fabulous

This book, like all of David Michie’s books, interweaves a wonderful story with Buddhist teachings. I literally take notes. I’m moving on to the second one in this series and hope to see many more.

Amazing

Powerful, engrossing and hopefully mind and action alterating read. I highly recommend this incredible book!

Captivating

Loved it. What an easy book to finish. Not a second of dull moment. Thank you for yet another profound reading.

Great story line and inviting introduction to Buddhist ideas

I liked the parallel stories and the helpful interlaced understanding of a beginner level of Buddhism.

What a lovely tale….

This was one of those books that you can’t make up your mind as to whether or not you should savor it and and listen to a little bit at a time or instead plunge forward and spend the night listening to it. I did a little bit of both, it was a lovely journey, a lovely story and I am onto the next book immediately.