Munching On The Sun

A lost love returns to haunt the troubled soul of a popular student. This thrilling, beautiful, and thought-provoking coming-of-age novel will steal your heart. You won't soon forget this timeless story of the young idealist and immigrant Hindi girl who captures his soul.

From the readers/reviewers:

"Munching on the Sun encapsulates what it is like to have big questions about life while you’re falling in love and growing up." Clarion Foreward Reviews.

"In Munching on the Sun, Mark Paul Oleksiw crafts a coming-of-age story of love and redemption that traces a childhood romance into the present day,"- BlueInk Review.

"It is said a life without hope is a fate worse than death. Author Mark Paul Oleksiw takes a colorful cast on a six Act journey towards reclaiming the beauty of life in the unusual novel, MUNCHING ON THE SUN."- Indiereader.com.

"It is without a doubt one of the most sophisticated young adult novels that I’ve read, dealing with some serious topics. The author never put a foot wrong and I can’t recommend this book enough."- Netgalley reviewer.

The Story

Lukas Wunand is a popular, idealistic, and rebellious student at a prestigious university. Something, though, is not right. Behind his dark eyes is a soul haunted by the lost love of his teen years. One morning, he believes to have seen her, Kara, on campus. Or has he?

Obsessed with his memories of Kara and unable to find her, the secrets of his past percolate to the surface. Lukas’ behavior becomes both erratic and anarchic during a time of unsolved assaults against women at the school. Can Lukas’ friends save him or will his search for love and forgiveness destroy him?

As the story of Lukas' childhood and teen years is told, we learn of the profound influence of his friendship with the young immigrant girl and how it blossomed into a love for the ages but, also set the stage for the drama in the present.

Munching on the Sun is a unique fast-paced, a coming-of-age love story told with heart and charm. Join Lukas in his quest to reclaim the beauty of life, the innocence of youth and rediscover the wonders of that one love capable of illuminating a soul.

You will never forget Lukas Wunand and the colorful cast of characters who weave their way into his life.

"When tongues are burnt of the taste of the sun, only the soul can speak without a voice."