Arch to Freedom Author:Mark Metz Arch to Freedom marks the debut of a major writing talent Mark Metz. Although Mr. Metz has written grants and published business articles, this is his first novel and an exciting work. At first glance it s a mystery. A woman and her son die. Or did they? And if the answer is yes, then how and why did they die? And why was a passport with someone... more » else s name on it found on her body? They story soon becomes more than a mystery. It is a story of a search. The narrator, the father of the woman s child, is looking for spiritual closure. Obsessed by his need to deal with the painful imprints love and loss have left on his mind and soul, he sets off on a journey to find not only answers but peace and acceptance. While he does indeed find answers almost immediately, each answer opens up still more questions. These questions and their answers come from a cast of characters that range from grieving parents to best friends, from men with daggers and guns to police officers and a ship s captain. In the end the reader is rewarded with a surprise twist that makes the whole journey worthwhile. Mark Metz has given us a terrific read.« less