Insensible Loss

Would you drink from the Fountain of Youth if it meant becoming someone else's obsession—forever?

In 1839, somewhere in the heart of the Yucatán, a discovery is made, not gold, not glory, but something far more dangerous: a liquid that stops time. For Viktor Erikson, a sailor seeking purpose, and Morgana de la Motte, the brilliant daughter of a famed scientist, it's the beginning of something eternal.

But eternity is not freedom. It's repetition. Reinvention. Control. Across decades and disguises, Viktor and Morgana live, die, and live again—sometimes as lovers, sometimes as strangers, sometimes as parent and child. And always bound by the elixir that first saved them… then broke them.

By 2053, Viktor is dying—finally. In a quiet hospice, nurse Olivia reads his journals, uncovering a tale too strange to believe, too tragic to forget. As she becomes entangled in the legacy of two souls trapped by time, Morgana returns, untouched by age, bearing one last secret—and one final choice.

Spanning over two centuries, Insensible Loss is a psychological science fiction novel about love stretched thin by immortality, and identity unraveling beneath the weight of memory.

For fans of The Time Traveler's Wife, Never Let Me Go, and The Fountain, this is a story of obsession disguised as devotion, and the cost of never letting go.

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Insensible Loss

Would you drink from the Fountain of Youth if it meant becoming someone else's obsession—forever?

In 1839, somewhere in the heart of the Yucatán, a discovery is made, not gold, not glory, but something far more dangerous: a liquid that stops time. For Viktor Erikson, a sailor seeking purpose, and Morgana de la Motte, the brilliant daughter of a famed scientist, it's the beginning of something eternal.

But eternity is not freedom. It's repetition. Reinvention. Control. Across decades and disguises, Viktor and Morgana live, die, and live again—sometimes as lovers, sometimes as strangers, sometimes as parent and child. And always bound by the elixir that first saved them… then broke them.

By 2053, Viktor is dying—finally. In a quiet hospice, nurse Olivia reads his journals, uncovering a tale too strange to believe, too tragic to forget. As she becomes entangled in the legacy of two souls trapped by time, Morgana returns, untouched by age, bearing one last secret—and one final choice.

Spanning over two centuries, Insensible Loss is a psychological science fiction novel about love stretched thin by immortality, and identity unraveling beneath the weight of memory.

For fans of The Time Traveler's Wife, Never Let Me Go, and The Fountain, this is a story of obsession disguised as devotion, and the cost of never letting go.

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Insensible Loss

Insensible Loss

by Paul Michael Peters
Insensible Loss

Insensible Loss

by Paul Michael Peters

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Overview

Would you drink from the Fountain of Youth if it meant becoming someone else's obsession—forever?

In 1839, somewhere in the heart of the Yucatán, a discovery is made, not gold, not glory, but something far more dangerous: a liquid that stops time. For Viktor Erikson, a sailor seeking purpose, and Morgana de la Motte, the brilliant daughter of a famed scientist, it's the beginning of something eternal.

But eternity is not freedom. It's repetition. Reinvention. Control. Across decades and disguises, Viktor and Morgana live, die, and live again—sometimes as lovers, sometimes as strangers, sometimes as parent and child. And always bound by the elixir that first saved them… then broke them.

By 2053, Viktor is dying—finally. In a quiet hospice, nurse Olivia reads his journals, uncovering a tale too strange to believe, too tragic to forget. As she becomes entangled in the legacy of two souls trapped by time, Morgana returns, untouched by age, bearing one last secret—and one final choice.

Spanning over two centuries, Insensible Loss is a psychological science fiction novel about love stretched thin by immortality, and identity unraveling beneath the weight of memory.

For fans of The Time Traveler's Wife, Never Let Me Go, and The Fountain, this is a story of obsession disguised as devotion, and the cost of never letting go.


Product Details

BN ID: 2940180495082
Publisher: Owl Club Media Group
Publication date: 01/16/2016
Sold by: Draft2Digital
Format: eBook
File size: 761 KB

About the Author

Paul Michael Peters is a genre-bending narrative architect with the heart of a rebel and the pen of a poet. He blends sci-fi wonder with razor-sharp wit, creating worlds where time fractures, pirates charm, robots feel, and clockmakers fall in love. Whether it's dystopian intrigue, psychological depth, or quietly devastating romance, his stories orbit one truth: the reader always comes first.

He sidesteps clichés like landmines and builds tension like a watch wound too tight—precise, deliberate, and ready to snap. His prose hums with cinematic clarity, emotional honesty, and a sly wink toward the absurd. Whether it's a war among stars, a broken-hearted steeplejack, or a queen cursed by obsession, Peters crafts each story like a secret meant to be discovered.

From fractured psyches to fractured timelines, his characters are messy, brilliant, and unforgettable. He writes with one foot in the speculative and the other planted firmly in raw, human truth. Every book is a bold experiment in voice, structure, and heart—never safe, always sincere.

His published works span genres, styles, and emotional registers—each a standalone journey. Highlights include:

Clockwork Constellation: Chrono Chaos – A genre-defying science fantasy adventure featuring Millicent Gearwright, a brilliant clockmaker tasked with restoring the unraveling fabric of time.

Right Hand of the Resistance – A razor-edged political sci-fi thriller set amid a near-future border crisis that puts humanity's core values to the test.

Broken Objects – A lyrical, coming-of-age tale set in the Gilded Age, following Linnea Karlsson through secrets, sorrow, and self-discovery.

Combustible Punch – A taut psychological thriller about a high school shooting survivor drawn into a chilling relationship with a confessed serial killer.

Insensible Loss – A haunting exploration of love, memory, and the corrosive nature of immortality through a speculative lens.

The Symmetry of Snowflakes – A quiet, literary meditation on family, grief, and the fragile beauty of connection during one fractured Thanksgiving.

His next book, Clockwork Constellation: Crocodile Cult, arrives March 8, 2026.

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