It’s a compelling, quick read. Many will find it eye-opening. Some will discover that its life-changing message strikes home. I recommend it, if it appeals to you at all. It’s a graphic examination of the consequences of sin in the life … Continue reading →
This is an enjoyable fantasy, approaching epic. The world building is very well done. The characters are complex and real. The story is compelling. Beyond that I do not want to spoil it. Spiritually, it’s a solid 2-star It shows … Continue reading →
Here’s the blurb: Fleeing persecution and low on fuel, religious refugees from Old Earth find themselves stranded on a planet with a dark history. The promise of a future is shadowed by a dreadful past. Twelve-year-old Rejoice Holly is expected … Continue reading →
OK, urban fantasy, thriller, action/adventure, superhero, genre bustin’ stuff, all right? It started out and I says to myself, “Self. This is silly stuff.” It seemed to be fluffy teenage entertainment. But, I quickly got into the book and really … Continue reading →
My vision for Christian fiction: As I have watched the new paradigm of self-publishing spread among God’s Kingdom, a tremendous hope has grown within me. What an incredible tool we have been given to evangelize the lost! As the end … Continue reading →
For a first full novel by a Northern Irish young woman, Liza’s Avenger is a very good book. In places, it’s quite thin & plain. But that is common with mid-school books. However, you quickly become involved with the story, and it’s … Continue reading →
This may not be quite as compelling as A Cast of Stones, but it’s close. That book may be the most compelling read I had that year. This short novel is rich, exciting, and satisfying. I won’t call it a novella, … Continue reading →
If you know me, you realize that I do not read Biblical fiction out of concern that I might add something fictional in one of my Bible studies. I teach a lot from memory, and I do not want Biblical … Continue reading →
My day started with a couple of exciting emails. One was from Lamb & Lion Ministries. Dr. Reagan wrote: I don’t know if you’ve ever thought about this or not, but fulfilled prophecy is a unique characteristic of the Bible. There … Continue reading →
Once again, I seek fantasy and find emotional turmoil You’d think I’d learn. I love fantasy. That type of story needs a good romance. However, when the romance dominates the tale to be told, huge portions of the book are spent … Continue reading →