Dreams of the N'Dorobo

In Gary Gabelhouse's violent adventure thriller, Dreams of the N'dorobo: Mystery, Murder, and Mysticism in the Shadows of Africa, an American explorer returns to Kenya, where an aged tribal sage teaches him how to ""dream,"" that is, teleport his body. This magical ability comes in handy when an assassin, who's also mastered the art, goes after the visiting U.S. Vice President. The author, a professional climber, knows his Africa, but he's still learning the ropes when it comes to pacing and dialogue. Since this is billed as the start of a new series, one hopes he'll improve on the fundamentals in the sequel.