Action-packed science fiction from a refreshingly different perspective. The first book in a groundbreaking new series. David Decker is stunned. Driven by his Christian compassion, he has just rescued a marooned space alien, but the alien's mere existence threatens to shatter David's worldview. How can he reconcile the two? When David learns the truth, it will astound him. But David has other troubles. Shadowy government forces are desperately trying to capture the alien. In his quest to follow his convictions, David must battle enemies--seen and unseen--and travel to incredible places he's never imagined.
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Julie Rollins resides in Washington State with her husband and their three daughters. She has a BA in Art and holds a commercial pilot's rating.
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fascinating concept; great story,
By Rachel Starr Thomson (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Arana's Visitor: Book 1 of the Vadelah Chronicles (Paperback)
What if "go into all the world and preach the gospel to all nations" was only the beginning of the Great Commission?
What if Jesus, in taking on human form, was not just becoming human but was also becoming naharam, a class of beings to which humans merely belong? What if God called you to take the gospel beyond Planet Earth to a universe more alive than you'd ever dreamed? Arana's Visitor explores those questions in an imaginative, exciting story. Book 1 of the Vadelah Chronicles ("vadelah" is an alien word roughly translating to "apostle"), it opens when Panagyra, a member of a bird-like species called the phantera, crash lands on earth. But the story quickly shifts its focus to David Decker, an ordinary college student who tries his best to live out his faith with integrity -- even if that means showing hospitality to Panagyra and putting his life on the line to protect the naive alien from harm. David and his roommate Todd hide "Gyra" in their apartment as long as they can, but a malicious agency with a hand in Gyra's crash landing is now seeking to capture him. The three become fugitives in an exciting race to send Gyra home, but in a terrifying moment, David finds himself trapped on Gyra's ship with the badly wounded phantera, heading to a world he'd never imagined existed. On Arana, Gyra's home planet, David discovers that God has been directing his steps. David is the prophesied vadelah, the one who will bring the message of Christ not only to Gyra's peaceful race but also to the universe's most depraved and terrifying peoples. Julie Rollins is a homeschool mom who self-publishes her work. I met her online through a self-publishing loop, and she offered to send me a copy of Arana's Visitor. I'm glad she did! The story is creative and well-written, with likable characters, a fascinating premise, and some tear-jerking moments. It's light on "science," making "science fiction" a bit of a misnomer, but the cultures and creatures in Julie's work are well developed. She also does fantastic artwork, which can be viewed on her Web site. Note: This is a very family friendly book, but it does address serious issues of sin and immorality, especially on earth -- one pivotal scene revolves around abortion, one Peretti-style showdown deals with New Age practices, and other major modern issues are addressed. Parents may want to screen or read this with their very young children. - Rachel Starr Thomson, author of Worlds Unseen and Burning Light.
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Belongs on your shelf, remains on your bed stand,
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This review is from: Arana's Visitor: Book 1 of the Vadelah Chronicles (Paperback)
The evening my wife brought this book home began, for me, a reading marathon that would last hours past midnight. And to be quiet honest, I'm not really into reading. But this book simply does not allow itself to be put down, not even on my fifth time through it. I speak for myself of course, but also for generations of people I know who have read the book, ranging from from 9 year olds to grandparents, all of whom have reported the same captivating experience. It's intellectual enough to keep you intrigued, yet safe enough to turn your kid loose with.
Rollins takes you on a wild adventure, fast-paced and action filled, with perfectly timed stops allowing just enough rest to deeply move you or make you laugh. It may be fiction, but the social interactions that take place are strikingly real, bringing up serious, real-life issues that you'll be forced to confront alongside your protagonist. And yet amid the acts of desperation come small rays of truth and goodness, exposing social injustices and feeding hope both to those that are crying out for it, and those that don't want it, but need it anyway. If there is any book in the last 5 years that I have enjoyed as much or more than this one, it could only be the sequel. Don't miss out on Arana's Visitor. You're investing in an experience grounded in real life, but also in a thrill ride that's out of this world.
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Man was that good!,
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This review is from: Arana's Visitor: Book 1 of the Vadelah Chronicles (Paperback)
At first I was a little sceptic about this book. It was the first sci fiction book for me to read. But contrary to my beliefs, I was hooked by the first page! This is a truly amazing book. You are lucky if you read one book as good as this in a lifetime!
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