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Reviewed
by Edenstar
Here's what we had to say about some titles
in Christian-themed science fiction and fantasy. Note: Due to time constraints we are no longer able to offer reviews of new books. For other sites that offer reviews, please see the Links page. |
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Retribution,
by Randall Ingermanson
Zondervan (September 2004). Trade paperback. 333
pages.
Highly recommended. "Retribution is more than the
typical modern-person-trapped-in-the-past tale. Mr. Ingermanson
takes a familiar idea and gives it a depth and content..."
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Beyond
the Summerland, by L. B. Graham
P & R Publishing (June 2004). Trade paperback.
594 pages.
Highly recommended. "In the field of fantasy literature,
many novels seek to emulate Tolkien’s style, but
few actually approach the immersive, epic potential of
fantasy as well as L. B. Graham’s Beyond the Summerland..."
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Journey
Into the Gateway of Dimensions, by Josh Michael Burton
Xulon Press (May 2002). Trade paperback. 336 pages.
Highly recommended. "Mr. Burton has successfully
captured the feel of the good old-fashioned science fiction
of the fifties and sixties in a way that’s fresh
and imaginative..."
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The
Shadow Within, by Karen Hancock
Bethany House (August 2004). Trade paperback. 400
pages.
Highly recommended. "Hancock is the virtuoso of noble
yet flawed characters whose example inspires readers to
face their own monsters with greater courage..."
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Nicole
of Prie Mer, by Robin Hardy
Westford Press (November 2003). Trade paperback.
284 pages.
Recommended. "...its medieval setting should appeal
to readers of fantasy. Author Robin Hardy writes with
an enthusiasm and vitality that lovingly exaggerates conventions
of the romance genre..."
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Shadowmancer,
by G.P. Taylor
Charisma House/Putnam Group (April 2004). Hardcover.
280 pages.
"Thematically Shadowmancer succeeds
in driving home the point that people involved in the
occult think they are using power, when it is they who
are being used..."
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Raising
Dragons, by Bryan Davis
AMG Publishers (July 2004). Trade paperback. 416
pages.
"My favorite part of Raising Dragons is
the flashback narrative explaining how and why certain
dragons assumed human form..."
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Lonama's
Map, by F. W. Faller
Discipleship Publications Int'l (May 2004). Trade
paperback. 464 pages.
Recommended. "Lonama's Map is also a time-travel
story, and as such requires double effort in believable
world-building...Faller handles well the ambitious task
of illustrating two unfamiliar settings...."
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Shivering
World, by Kathy Tyers
Bethany House (March 2004). Trade paperback. 304
pages.
Highly recommended. "With page-turning intrigue,
complex characters, spiritual depth - and a dash of romance
- Shivering World works on many levels..."
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Black
Storm Rising, by D. Shane Burton
Xulon Press (February 2003). Trade paperback. 376
pages.
"Captures the feel of the good old-fashioned
hard sci-fi of the fifties and sixties.... Overall, Black
Storm Rising is a solid story that's well told."
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Portal,
by Brian Reaves
iUniverse, Inc (August 2003). Trade paperback.
244 pages.
Highly recommended. "'Portal' is primarily a story
of two likeable, plausible friends who happen to be involved
in a time-travel adventure..."
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Niamh
and the Hermit, by Emily C.A. Snyder
Arx Publishing (June 2003). Trade paperback. 278
pages.
Recommended for the literary-minded reader. "'Niamh
and the Hermit' is beautifully written, an elegant and
artistic addition to Christian literature..."
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Time
Lottery, by Nancy Moser
Promise Press (August 2002). Trade paperback. 383
pages.
Recommended. "Tight, clean writing and powerful story
lines make this a fun and thought-provoking novel..."
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Premonition,
by Randall Ingermanson
Zondervan (September 2003). Trade paperback. 352
pages.
Highly recommended. "[The author] depicts an ancient
society in a way that makes it look as if he had been
there..."
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What's
A Christian To Do With Harry Potter, by Connie Neal
Waterbrook Press (May 2001). Trade paperback.
224 pages.
Highly recommended. "...accessible to the average
reader who simply wants to know whether it's safe to
let his or her children read the books..."
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The
Bloodstone Chronicles, by Bill Myers
Zondervan (May 2003). Hardcover. 432 pages.
Recommended for educational use. "Laugh-out-loud
humor... Through creative use of symbolism, the stories
illustrate some fairly deep concepts..."
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Gideon's
Dawn, by Michael D. Warden
Barbour Books (March 2003). Trade paperback. 512
pages.
Highly recommended. "Vivid visual imagery... The
imaginative descriptions illustrate the power of words
and other spiritual principles in a literal way... My
biggest complaint is that it ended too soon..."
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The
Hidden Key to Harry Potter, by John Granger
Zossima Press (January 2003). Trade paperback.
364 pages.
"While the editing could be a bit
tighter, this book is a solid resource for HP fans who
want to defend the books..."
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Oxygen,
by John B. Olson and Randall Ingermanson
Bethany House (May 2001). Trade paperback. 288
pages.
Highly recommended. Set on a problem-plagued mission to
Mars, "the book has a 'you are there' feel..."
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Reviewed
on other Christian science-fiction sites
(links provided) |
The
Bride of Stone, by Thomas Williams
Fleming H. Revell Company (October 2004). Trade
paperback. 494 pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
Nightbringer,
by James Byron Huggins
Whitaker House (September 2004). Hardcover. 320
pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
The
Shadow Within, by Karen Hancock
Bethany House (August 2004). Trade paperback. 400
pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
Dragonspell,
by Donita K. Paul
Waterbrook Press (June 2004). Trade paperback.
352 pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
White,
by Ted Dekker
Westbow Press (October 2004). Hardcover. 352 pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
Red,
by Ted Dekker
Thomas Nelson (June 2004). Hardcover. 400 pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
Black,
by Ted Dekker
W Publishing Group (February 2004). Hardcover.
400 pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
Lonama's
Map, by F.W. Faller
Discipleship Publications International (May 2004).
Trade paperback. 464 pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
Dark
to Mortal Eyes, by Eric Wilson
Waterbrook Press (May 2004). Trade paperback. 400
pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
Shivering
World, by Kathy Tyers
Bethany House (March 2004). Trade paperback. 304
pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
My
Absent King, by Daniel Robert
WinePress Publishing (February 2004). Trade paperback.
336 pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
Chayatocha,
by Shane Johnson
Barbour Books (November 2003). Trade paperback.
368 pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
Dark
Horse, by John Fischer
Fleming H. Revell Company (September 2003). Hardcover.
89 pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
Portal,
by Brian Reaves
iUniverse, Inc (August 2003). Trade paperback.
244 pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
Out
of Time, by Alton Gansky
Zondervan (October 2003). Trade paperback. 352
pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
City
of Dreams, by Stephen R. Lawhead and Ross Lawhead
Navpress Publishing (September 2003). Trade paperback.
352 pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
Gideon's
Dawn, by Michael D. Warden
Promise Press (March 2003). Trade paperback. 512
pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
Premonition,
by Randall Ingermanson
Zondervan (September 2003). Trade paperback. 352
pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
The
Light of Eidon, by Karen Hancock
Bethany House (July 2003). Trade paperback. 432
pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
The
Adventures of Jecosan Tarres, by Laura Lond
Xulon Press (March 2003). Trade paperback. 204
pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
Patrick,
Son of Ireland, by Stephen Lawhead
Zondervan (February 2003). Hardcover. 464 pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
Blink,
by Ted Dekker
W Publishing Group (January 2003). Trade paperback.
400 pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
The
Unholy Deception: the Nephilim Return, by L.A. Marzulli
Zondervan (November 2002). Trade paperback. 464
pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
Atlantyx,
by Chase Dalton
Thomas Nelson (October 2002). Trade paperback.
272 pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
Nightmare
Academy, by Frank Peretti
Tommy Nelson (July 2002). Hardcover. 311 pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
The
Dark Lord's Demise, by John White
InterVarsity Press (October 2001). Trade paperback.
296 pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
Oxygen,
by John B. Olson and Randall Ingermanson
Bethany House (May 2001). Trade paperback. 288
pages.
See the review at ChristianFictionReview.com. |
