An all-ages (14-up) time-travel fantasy features a teen African-American, Oscar Lincoln, and his prison therapist, Jessica Blue, alternating between their differing points of view. After experimental therapy with a new drug utilized by psychiatrist, Dr. Kantwell, they move between a world of secure custody and an alternate, insecure prehistoric world. Psychologist Blue is at odds with Dr. Kantwell's bizarre treatment and its potentially devastating side-effects. She consults with Oscar's mother, and they conclude in secret that Jessica must follow Oscar into the prehistoric realm, where he also encounters Shea, an intriguing young tribal woman. Jessica and Oscar experience life-transforming adventures during their wildly surreal challenges. Finally, there is a question whether Oscar will return to his world, if in fact he can. In the ancient world they contend with a wily Shaman, his savage tribe, and a relentless saber-tooth tiger that the smart and rebellious Oscar dubs Scathe! The author has lived most of his life in and around Madison, Wisconsin, where he earned a B.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin. After getting married in San Francisco and a graduate study stint at UC-Berkeley, he and his wife, Lynne, settled again in Madison. Tom worked as a trade buyer for several bookstores in Madison. Later, Tom was a Juvenile Court Worker in Madison where he doubled for 10 years as Detention librarian . A first fantasy novel was published, "Island of the Innocent," which is out-of-print. Another fantasy novel, "Eternal River," is available now. The Youngs live in Middleton where they enjoy nature and writing activities. Their children, Andy and Becca live nearby in Madison and are also UW graduates.
