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PURAMORE
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THE LUTE OF PYTHAGORAS
A Science Fiction Novel by
STEVEN WOOD COLLINS
“I do not believe that I am dreaming yet I can not prove that I am not.”
- Bertrand Russell
“The imagination is not a state: it is the human existence itself.”
- William Blake
"I could see the past, present and future all at the same time"
Nikola Tesla's Time Travel Experience
“This is an intriguing blend of political power and spirituality, especially with the ancient Egyptians as a parallel to Smythe and his military position. Aguila's rescue as a spirit guide, along with Smythe's natural desire to keep such an experience private, gives an underpinning to his other international contacts. And the Ancient Order suggests that there might be a connection to all of these. I like archaeological stories yet this is working all of that into a present human mission, it seems.”
-Katherine Holmes, Barnes & Noble reviewer
GOOGLE AI review - September 14 , 2025
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Synopsis: In this thriller novel, the main characters must find and wield a powerful talisman known as Puramore to save humanity from a sinister, supernatural civilization.
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Literary style: The book has been compared to Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol for its ancient mysteries and intrigue. The author, an American who resides in Costa Rica, wrote the book from the perspective of a contemporary British novelist.
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Influences: Collins was inspired by authors like George Orwell and Arthur C. Clarke, as well as by themes of bioengineering and transhumanism
Latest News
INGRAM SPARK approves Puramore - The Lute of Pythagoras for worldwide printing and distribution
Steven Wood Collins, 12 August 2014
INGRAM SPARK, a subsidiary of INGRAM CONTENT GROUP, recently approved the title for worldwide print-on-demand (POD) and ebook publishing and distribution.
Hardcover editions of the title available soon for bookstore and library orders.
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INGRAM web site
New 6x9 Trade Paperback Cover
Steven Wood Collins, 9 August 2014
Newly designed trade paperback cover applied to CreateSpace edition.
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BLACK MAVEN Interviews Steven Wood Collins
Steven Wood Collins, 7 August 2014
See blog post for full text of interview.