In a world where the gods are involved in daily human life and are as powerful as they are fickle, the families in Karma Curry have always followed the will of fate. All of this changes when the Mohandases' eldest son, Karam, defies the marriage arranged for him, along with generations of tradition. In order to forge his own path, Karam leaves his small village in Guyana to find his way in New York City, but he cannot outrun his karma. The realm of the gods is not finished with him yet.
Once Karam arrives in New York, he sets about rebuilding his life, hoping to free himself from the influence of his destiny. He finds friends, love, and success. From the outside at least, his life appears perfect. But Karam's karma, invisible to everyone but the gods, is quickly catching up with him. Suddenly, everything he has worked for is jeopardized.
When the gods control our destinies and interfere on a whim with the lives of mere mortals, does Karam have any power to control his own fate?
About the Author: Dr. Jerry Durbeej's first published story, "Christmas and Toys Are Us," was released in a 2013 issue of Scribe. Since then, he has coauthored "Medicine of Mindfulness: A Prescription for Faculty Vitality and Student Learning" and written a dissertation on Buddhist allusions in the work of Saul Bellow.
Dr. Durbeej lives in Coral Springs, Florida, where he teaches Business Communications at the College of Business at Florida Atlantic University. Previously, he lived in Guyana and New York, the settings for Karma Curry.
Dr. Durbeej is married and has two children. When he isn't writing, he enjoys gardening, reading, and taking long road trips on his motorcycle, exploring the back-country roads.
