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A story that brings together tension and awareness

Technology, power and indigenous wisdom in a gripping eco-thriller

In "Fragile Balance ," forensic psychologist Nuwara , originally an Indigenous Hopi but shaped by life in New York, teeters on the edge between two worlds. As a professional, she navigates a world driven by technology and power, while her inner compass remains deeply rooted in ancient Indigenous wisdom.

When a series of disturbing revelations forces the FBI into overdrive, Nuwara finds herself caught in a web of crime, political intrigue, technological breakthroughs, and space ambitions. Caught between ethical dilemmas and personal choices, she discovers that the key to the future lies not only in innovation, but in restoring balance—between humanity and nature, reason and intuition, progress and tradition.

Themes in the book

How do we remain human in an increasingly technical world?
What role can indigenous wisdom play as a moral compass?
How do we navigate the fine line between harmony and chaos?

The invitation

Vulnerable Balance is exciting and timely, but also a reflection. It's not an endpoint, but a starting point—a conversation starter, an invitation to pause and explore how we can regain balance.

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Interesting, exciting, and deeply moving. What a fantastic book. I read it in one sitting.

Maria Genova, journalist and writer

"An exciting and educational story about the future and ancient wisdom. You'll read it in one sitting."

Resi Arts

A smoothly written thriller that touches on current themes and gets you thinking. I read it in one sitting!

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About the authors

This book was born from our own quest. Our paths are different, but they intersect in this book. What unites us is the question: how do you stay true to yourself in a world that's turning ever faster?

The story of Nuwara reflects that quest. It's more than fiction – it's an invitation. An invitation for you to walk with us, to empathize, and perhaps even to discover your own balance.

Natacia Metsen

Natacia (1976): "The Native American Hopi tribe doesn't live on the land, but with it. They understand the language of nature because they resonate with it. They read the landscape as we would read a newspaper. I don't see their refined perception as a gift, but as an attitude to life: a constant attunement to the rhythms of the earth, the celestial bodies, nature, and the community. While writing about them, a deeper resonance was touched within me, a reminder of my own inner connection."

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Manuela Fun

Manuela (born 1974): "Spirituality has always been a natural part of me. From my African, Asian, South American, and European roots, I felt connected to something bigger than myself. Because of that mix, I never quite belonged anywhere, yet I felt at home everywhere. That's precisely what made me a bridge builder: someone who moves between worlds and makes connections where others mainly see divisions. Ancient cultures, religious movements, and subcultures showed me that there are always more layers than what is immediately apparent."

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With your support, we'll bring a book into the world that reminds us of what truly matters: staying true to ourselves and living connected to the people and the world around us.

More than a book

Vulnerable Balance is a conversation starter. It invites us to pause, feel, and explore together how we can live in balance—with ourselves, with each other, and with the earth.

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