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The Fallen: A Novel

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The notion that any visitors from outerspace that may show up, may be demons is not unique. Many Christians--especially evangelicals--have posited this view for decades. Robert Don Hughes is the first I have seen to take the view and weave it into an entertaining spiritual sci-fi thriller. He gives us time travel, a teen from a truly dysfunctional family, the tension of lost love ones (yes, Dorothy ALWAYS wants to go home!), and some very creative approaches as to how demons operate--sort of like most human governments.

At times the interplay between characters, and the inner musings of the protaganist seem a bit stiff. Nevertheless, this is an intelligent and unique approach to the theory that UFOs are evil supernatural beings.

Bottom-line: This book is well worth the bargain price that used-book vendors are selling it for here. Buy and enjoy--I did.

This book is not just deep, but it's a ball to read! I kept wondering, where is he going with this - afraid that he was going to blow it, but it was a pure joy all the way to the last page. Memorable characters, and a spin on the Roswell incident that nobody has ever even come close to suggesting. I said to myself - "No he's NOT going there!" - but he did and it was masterfully executed. The book was suspenseful and maybe even a little scary, but also filled with some laughs and good food for thought. I read it in one l-o-n-n-g sitting - extremely well-done!

I was really amazed to see this book, and it's sequel, the Eternity Gene, were written by my professor from seminary. I took a course on writing from him back then. The plot and story telling really caught me up into the world he created. Very fascinating. As anohter reviewer wrote, I enjoyed how Hughes takes us on a tour of so many fascinating scenes, and strings them together. It has a "you are there" effect on the reader.

This book is right up there with C.S. Lewis in the field of Christian sci-fi writing. Hughes makes excellant points, and makes the theme come across in a way that keeps you reading untill 3 in the morning. I highly reccomend this novel.

"The Fallen"is a great book.It really brings out Hughes' outlook on the supernatural powers and beings that have a direct influence on our daily lives.

I have never read a book that could take the reader to so many places and times and yet be so coherent. The book was a very easy and enjoyable read and I have reread it many times. If you are looking for a science fiction book that is far different than the norm (like _Dune_, or the _Foundation_ series) this is a must read. Also, readers who normally shy away from science fiction will find this novel enjoyable because it is so thought provoking. The book will probably make readers more suspicious of the world. Robert Don Hughes must be a genius.

This book is for those people who doubt the existince of god. It also gives you instite if you ever get into a theological arguement.

Loved this book. Unusual plot gives suggestion as to who/what aliens are. Well told story. You never know whats going to happen. I was off balance the whole time and could not put the book down. If you like to read about aliens or you like a good suspensefull story or you just like an interesting book, read this one!!

Hughes makes some startling accusations in his book, THE FALLEN. A must read for any conspiracy enthusiast.

I read this book because it was recommended to me by a friend who promised the writing was better than that in the popular "Left Behind" series by Jerry Jenkins and Tim LaHaye (which I consider very poorly written). I really *wanted* to like "The Fallen," but it was hard to concentrate on the story line (which was a rather interesting concept) because of its author's lack of writing skills. Someone needs to buy Hughes a thesaurus! *Surely* he could some synonyms for "snarl" as a verb. I got so annoyed with the character Ben's words inevitably being followed by "the teenager snarled," or "snarled Ben", etc., etc. He never "replied" or "said" or "answered"....just "snarled." And the ho-hum way that the protaganist's wife dealt with his unexplained disappearance was just ludicrous! I find it very disheartening to see so many other Christians praising these shoddily written books simply because their premise is one the readers happen to agree with. For a look at well written fiction with a Christian perspective, I'd suggest they try some C.S. Lewis. His "The Screwtape Letters" certainly acknowledges that Good and Evil exist and that we are confronted daily with significant choices between the two. Not, perhaps, in as sensational a way as authors like Hughes, LaHaye, Jenkins et al would have us believe. But how can anyone who considers the Bible compelling and interesting enjoy embarrassingly poorly executed novels which claim to be based on scripture? It's amazing...and more than a little frightening.