Beyond the River: The Far Fields Series, Book 1 [Paperback]

Gilbert Morris (Author), Bobby Funderburk (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 25, 1994

Futuristic novel in the mode of Brave New World and 1984 by one of America's top inspirational fiction writers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 284 pages
• Publisher: Starburst Publishers (March 25, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0914984519
• ISBN-13: 978-0914984511
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,800,866 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gilbert Morris is among today's most popular Christian writers; his books having sold nearly six million copies worldwide. He specializes in historical fiction and won a 2001 Christy Award for the Civil War drama Edge of Honor. Once a pastor and English professor who earned a Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas, Morris lives with his wife in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fiction with a 'future' and a hope, January 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Beyond the River: The Far Fields Series, Book 1 (Paperback)

I loved this book from the first page. I was already expecting a mix of fiction with realism since I was aware that this was 'Christian' fiction--there would be the reality of the existence and work of Christ mixed in with fictional characters. What I wasn't prepared for was the way it was blended: in a mature style that was sort of lovely and sweet without playing shamefully on the emotions. At first I had to suspend my eschatology because I do not believe that humans will destroy the earth via the greenhouse effect; nor do I believe that our culture will move to this point without the intervention of the reign of Christ. But as I got into the wonderful characters and the polar opposites of their lifestyles I was hopelessly drawn in and my spirit was lifted. If you like sci-fi or even just good fiction, I heartily recommend this book and can't wait to find the sequel!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Book 2, November 18, 2004

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Pat M "Pat" (Cheyenne, WY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beyond the River: The Far Fields Series, Book 1 (Paperback)

I read very little sci-fi but found this interesting from a Christain point of view. I had no trouble finding the 2nd book, The Remnant (published 1997)in our library, and am reading it now. I find it even more interesting than the 1st.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A futuristic story of the fight for freedom., February 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Beyond the River: The Far Fields Series, Book 1 (Paperback)

A woman travels outside the enclosed city into the "Far Fields" and discovers that freedom is more important than security. A great read, Book 1 of a series that has not seen book 2 yet (if ever). Bring on the series! Well worth the cover price.