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Set at the turn of the 20th century, a mystical, tantalizing novel about a visionary’s journey toward her destiny.
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October 14, 2025
She Writes Press
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PRAISE FOR ON A SUNDOWN SEA:
“Richly detailed and inspiring, On a Sundown Sea adeptly captures Madame Tingley’s mysticism and ambition. Hall’s vivid storytelling makes this a must-read for history lovers and dreamers alike.” — Kristen Fogle, Executive Director, San Diego Writers, Ink
“A masterful blend of history and fiction in every chapter.” — Elizabeth St. John, author of The Godmother’s Secret
“Mesmerizing, smart, and unforgettable, Hall’s Katherine Tingley soars!” — Richard Farrell, author of The Falling Woman
“A captivating novel that illuminates the extraordinary journey of Madame Tingley, and the culmination of her esoteric vision.” — Judy Reeves, author, When Your Heart Says Go
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ABOUT ON A SUNDOWN SEA:
In 1888, Katherine Tingley, a medium and clairvoyant, continues to have a childhood vision of a white city on a sundown sea.
While serving the poor at her Do-Good Mission on Manhattan’s East Side, she encounters William Q.
Judge, a mesmerist and leader of the American Theosophical Society.
He recognizes her potential, convinces her to become his student, and guides her on a spiritual path that could make her mystical dream become a reality.
After Judge’s passing, Katherine assumes leadership of the Society and embarks on a world crusade to spread brotherhood, learn from ancient cultures, and search for a Himalayan Mahatma.
In 1900, she moves the Theosophical headquarters to San Diego. Here, she sets out to establish Lomaland—a sacred space of learning, artistry, and divine harmony, built on a barren peninsula yet brimming with hidden potential.
As people from around the world converge to share in her vision, they form a community united in purpose to spread enlightenment.
However, betrayals, lies, and libels accumulate until a monumental court case ultimately decides her future and the fate of the white city on a sundown sea.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jill G. Hall is author of the award-winning “Anne McFarland Series.”
The Black Velvet Coat, The Silver Shoes, and The Green Lace Corset are bestselling book club favorites.
On a Sundown Sea, a Novel of Madame Tingley and the Origins of Lomaland will be released October 2025.
Hall’s poems and personal narratives have appeared in a variety of publications and on her blog Crealivity, the art of practicing a creative lifestyle.
Her tenure as an educator spanned over twenty years, incorporating the arts along the way.
She is an instructor and past board president at San Diego Writers, Ink. and holds a doctorate from Northern Arizona University.
A native San Diegan, she resides in Point Loma.
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