Word of mouth has spread an unassuming self-published adventure story across the country, carrying an intriguing vision of spirituality and the future. The Celestine Prophecy is the story of a mysterious manuscript from the sixth century B.C., which is hidden in Peru and hunted by both spiritual seekers and those who fear it and want to destroy it. The novel has struck a deep chord for individuals who want to participate in the unfolding of a better future by cultivating the "new paradigm" within themselves.