New book follows stories relating to religion, work, relationships and identity

Michael Fridgen announces publication of 'To See a Narwhal'

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Sep 25, 2019, 00:00 ET

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In the new book, "To See a Narwhal" (published by Archway Publishing), author Michael Fridgen navigates the complicated institutions of religion, work, relationships, and identity, attempting to seek happiness in the real world.

The book presents four stories in alternating chapters. Fridgen's story takes place in small town Minnesota and all of the other characters are in his mind. The fantasy world of Indiana Jones and Egyptology stars Dr. Nicholas Wells, while another world Fridgen created as a teenager is about a gorgeous man named Jack Harman and his sexual love affair. The fourth story involves the character Nikail, who is a mixture of the world of Star Wars and the character He-Man.

"Life is hard for everyone. Yes, growing up gay in a religious small town is hard — but everyone faces trauma in modern society," Fridgen says. He adds that "it's okay to not be okay."

The book is available for purchase on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/See-Narwhal-Michael-Fridgen/dp/148088166X.

"To See a Narwhal"
By Michael Fridgen
Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 212 pages | ISBN 9781480881662
Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 212 pages | ISBN 9781480881679
E-Book | 212 pages | ISBN 9781480881686
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author
Michael Fridgen loves snow, theme parks, and Christmas. "To See a Narwhal" is Fridgen's ninth book. He has written both adult and young adult fiction; his novel "Ruth3:5" was a finalist for the Minnesota Book Award. Fridgen's work about gay people during the Holocaust, "The Iron Words," topped the Goodreads list of World War II books for several weeks in 2014 and is used in schools across the country. Aside from fiction, he has written three books about the theme park industry. Fridgen lives in Minneapolis.

Simon & Schuster, a company with nearly ninety years of publishing experience, has teamed up with Author Solutions, LLC, the leading self-publishing company worldwide, to create Archway Publishing. With unique resources to support books of all kind, Archway Publishing offers a specialized approach to help every author reach his or her desired audience. For more information, visit archwaypublishing.com or call 888-242-5904.

SOURCE ArchwayPublishing