I recently read Trion Rising by Robert Elmer. The premise is simple, "What would it be like if Jesus had come to another planet?"The planet turns out to be a world with multiple suns, though they shine only on one side of the planet. The other side is perpetually dark, yet the citizens there (the Owlings) hold to a spiritual light that those on the sunny side don't understand, so those on the sunny side persecute those in physical darkness.
This makes for an intriguing backdrop for a visit from the Messiah to the world of physical light.
Colorful characters, unique devices, and plenty of action and thought-provoking dilemmas make this a first-class read. I recommend it to readers twelve years old and up. This adult certainly enjoyed it.
This is the first in a series called The Shadowside Trilogy. The second book, The Owling, is scheduled for an October, 2008, release.
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Cool! Looks interesting! *adds to long list of books to read*
Wow.
I've not seen you recommend very many books.
It must be good.
Kriegel, not to minimize the quality of this book, but, because of my writing schedule, I don't often get to read books. I read Trion Rising on an airplane flight to Montana.
Still, you're right. When I do get to pick up a book, I don't like most of them.
This one is an exception.
I will certainly put the book on my to-read list. I am quite the reader so I'm sure I'll get around to it. You say that you find a lot of books that you do not like, Mr. Davis. What are some examples
I love this book! it SO ROCKS!
actually The Owling is released 9/30....^.-
NoahR, fairly soon, I will be posting reviews of a couple of books I didn't like. I won't be mentioning all books I don't like.
Magma, I said October, because that's what the author told me.
Robert Elmer is a fantastic author! Though I have not read this book, I have read several of his other series. From historical fiction to science fiction, all of his books are really great!
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