Don Pendleton, known as the father of the action/adventure genre, is creator of the best-selling The Executioner: Mack Bolan series; Joe Copp, Private Eye series; and Ashton Ford mystery series. Who better to turn to for an understanding of the creative rationale than a successful novelist!

"A profound study of the spiritual aspects of the novelist's art. Pendleton has deeper truths to share in a work that entertains as it enlightens, examining the creative rationale that is the source of good writing."–Stephen Mertz, author of Night Wind.

"I can guarantee first hand that The Metaphysics of the Novel is invaluable for anyone with the genuine desire to write and publish their book."–Jon Guenther, author of Chaser.