Presence, the Play by William E. Jefferson

A kaleidoscopic voyage through imagination, Presence, the Play is a deep dive into the writer’s psyche, in which a playwright monk suffers a tragic accident before his grand story can be revealed, triggering a visionary journey. William E. Jefferson has produced a tour de force blending different fictional forms while displaying a vast knowledge of drama, theology, history, and mysticism. As the reader travels to unknown lands in the Isle of Estillyen to battle the actors of evil, Jefferson’s narrative dynamism is on full display. While heavy on dialogue, as might be expected, distinct voices shine through with every innovative character, resulting in a book like no other.