When Maya Burke discovers a buried journal in her backyard, she senses that world she knows is about to radically change. The journal, written by her long-lost father, contains a spiritual roadmap designed specifically for her—and a cryptic message that launches her on a cross-country quest of awakening. As the journey unfolds, Maya is pulled into a world of metaphysical insights, energy vortices, altered states of consciousness, and ancient wisdom—where the familiar boundaries of reality start to dissolve. What began as a search for a missing father becomes a profound exploration into identity, purpose, and the deeper forces guiding all humanity. Waking Maya is visionary fiction and spiritual adventure, blending the soulful introspection of The Alchemist with the mind-expanding curiosity of The Celestine Prophecy . A Kirkus Reviews “Get It” pick and a Top 20 Goodreads Spiritual Fiction selection, the novel has resonated with readers seeking meaning beyond the surface level of modern life. Perfect for fans of spiritual awakening novels, metaphysical fiction, sacred travel, consciousness exploration, and transformational journeys, Waking Maya is an invitation to look beneath appearances—and tap into the vast potential that is the birthright of all human beings. "A thought-provoking metaphysical adventure .. and a genuinely good mystery. Compelling and trippy, [with] a plethora of intriguing ideas. It just so happens to tackle heady topics like the nature of space, time, and the unconscious energy that flows through all of humanity." —Kirkus Reviews "The book reads smoothly and its lessons come across with a sense of personal discovery, creating an intimate experience for the reader. It is what I like to call a 'trigger' book. Reading it triggers knowledge you hold within yourself, it resonates with the truths buried deep inside, and awakens parts of you by allowing you to remember that you already knew all of this. If I could put one book in the hands of everyone today, this would be the book." —BookReview.com (Book of the Month) "A fascinating premise, and the author really knows his subject." —St. Martin's Press Rated Top 3 Goodreads listopia , Metaphysical Truths Explained Through Fictional Stories "A groundbreaking experiment in consciousness-oriented fiction. And a serious page-turner. Imagine 1984 meets The Celestine Prophecy and add the edgy interior monologue of an angsty twentysomething on a mystical quest, and you get Maya. What happens when she wakes up? The world does, too." — Adam Elenbaas, author of Fishers of Men: The Gospel of an Ayahuasca Vision Quest "Goldie's work is on the leading edge of our human growth into new realms of understanding." — Robert F. Butts, co-author of Seth Speaks "A visionary pageturner." —The Iowa Source "Goldie's synthesis of several evocative theories enlightens right up to the riveting conclusion. I know of no other novel that tackles existential issues with such creativity, optimism, and joy." — Judith Landau, M.D., Sr. Fulbright Scholar Maya Burke thought her father died long ago. She was wrong. Hidden in a secret burial place, his journal reveals the truth: Ben Ambrose vanished while researching humanity's dormant psychic abilities. His final entry contains coordinates to secret locations across America—and a chilling warning that dark forces are hunting his research. Now they're hunting Maya. As she follows her father's trail, supernatural visions begin. Ancient energy sites pulse with power. A hidden community emerges with an impossible mission: awaken humanity's collective consciousness before it's too late. But Maya's greatest shock isn't what she discovers about her father. It's what she discovers about herself.