“Not too much surprises me these days, but this book did, in the best possible way. Jonas and the Mountain: A Metaphysical Love Story is one of the most original and compelling books I have read in many years. As the subtitle suggests, this is a story about ideas and the love of ideas – a plunge into the deep pool of questions like “Who Am I?” and “What Is Truth?” But it is also a story about love for a guru, for a mountain, as well as a boy-meets-girl love story. . . . Readers who enjoy lively writing, a well-drawn plot and characters, and a fascinating dance of ideas will find this book entrancing.” (The British Columbia Review)

“Jonas and the Mountain is classified as a novel. And as such, it is intriguing, exciting, compelling, and profound. The characters are strong, the story line is exemplary, and the ending is decidedly surprising, as a good ending should be. But of special interest to this reader is the mystical dynamic of the characters and story, the journey into the astonishing realm of realities the author, Janis Harper, leads us on. . . . In every chapter we feel as if the finest teacher sits before us, answering all those questions we hold deep within . . . . But the author does not preach at us, nor do the characters who would be such teachers in the storyline. We are in sacred India at the base of a holy mountain, searching, learning, asking question after question even as the plot carries us forward. Jonas and the Mountain is the perfect blend of truth interwoven with story.” (La Joie Magazine)

“A poignant tale about self-discovery and spiritual enlightenment, Jonas and the Mountain is an introspective study of the concept of existence that makes you question the nature of reality and your place in this universe. . . . [It] is one of the most unique books I’ve read this year. If you’re in the mood for some philosophical musings, I highly recommend it. (Readers’ Favorite)