Breath of the Adamastor

Ardis Lowney / Book #1

by Timothy Paleczny

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Book 1 of Ardis Lowney

Pub Date 16 Apr 2026 | Archive Date 31 Jul 2026

Cavalarico Books Ltd.

General Fiction (Adult) | Historical Fiction | Literary Fiction

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Description

On the fringe of war in 1940s Portugal, Italy and Canada, Breath of the Adamastor presents a sympathetic portrait of humanity, humanity's impossible choices, and our search for meaning and redemption in a world seemingly bereft of either.

Advance Praise

More Graham Greene than James Bond, but more charm and warmth than either of them

“I’m a sucker for wartime shenanigans and science, so this was great for me, with spying and marine biology against the backdrop of WW2 Portugal, plus walk on parts for Ian Fleming and Kim Philby. The characters all came off the page. Pulling off multiple viewpoints and timelines is tricky but worked. The story weaves together a cast of characters as a nuanced way into the humanity and morality of the hard moral choices forced by wartime, more Graham Greene than James Bond, but more charm and warmth than either of them.” --Matthew Hurst

More Graham Greene than James Bond, but more charm and warmth than either of them

“I’m a sucker for wartime shenanigans and science, so this was great for me, with spying and marine biology against...

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My Mission

• “Tim provides historically grounded fiction that immerses readers in significant moments in history, introduces compelling characters, and invites reflection on the meaning of life.”

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