title: The Curious Tale of Ash and The Whine: A Novel of the Unnatural and Supernatural
author: Les Visible
description: Les Visible is a seeker after truth and a psychedelic traveler in the unseen worlds. He has lived a tumultuous existence, the description of which would require a book in its own right. He is the author of two previous books, an occult novel entitled, "The Darkening Splendor of an Unknown World" and a non fiction work titled, "Spiritual Survival in a Temporal World". He is also a recording artist with 11 CD's in release internationally and also the author of several popular blogs; "Smoking Mirrors", "Reflections in a Petri Dish" and "Visible Origami". He is a regular on the Feet2theFire Radio Show each week. He presently lives in Europe because he refuses to reside in the fascist police state of America which is owned and operated by the International Central Banker Criminal Cartel.
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  **“WHAT CAN I CONFESS?  
  I’M ASHLAR. I’M TALTOS**.  
   **It’s centuries since I’ve seen one single member of my own species. Oh,
  there have been others. I’ve heard of them, chased after them, and in some
  instances almost found them. Mark, I say almost. But not in centuries have I
  touched my own flesh and blood, as humans are so fond of saying. Never in all
  this time….”**
  
  
  When Ashlar learns that another Taltos has been seen, he is suddenly propelled
  into the haunting world of the Mayfair family, the New Orleans dynasty of
  witches forever besieged by ghosts, spirits, and their own dizzying powers.
  For Ashlar knows this powerful clan is intimately linked to the heritage of
  the Taltos.
  
  
  In a swirling universe filled with death and life, corruption and innocence,
  this mesmerizing novel takes us on a wondrous journey back through the
  centuries to a civilization half human, of wholly mysterious origin, at odds
  with mortal