Flight to Eden (Cradleland Chronicles) [Paperback]

Douglas Hirt (Author)

Book Description

Series: Cradleland Chronicles | Publication Date: November 18, 2004

Civilization is advancing rapidly, the world population burgeoning. Satan has caused the fall of man and now wants complete control of earth. His chief problem is the annoying line of humans descended from Seth. They insist on honoring the Creator.

His other problem is the prophecy spoken in the Garden of Eden. There's a Redeemer coming who has the power to "crush his head" and ultimately defeat him. Satan is determined to stop this from happening. Knowing the Redeemer must be born of a human to be truly both human and God,

Satan initiates a grand scheme to pollute the human bloodline and prevent the prophesy from coming to pass! Based on Genesis 6, this story will inspire readers as it transports them to an ancient time in the development of Christ's lineage!

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About the Author

Douglas Hirt is the author of 29 novels, a book of non-fiction, as well as a writer of short stories. He won the 1991 Top Hand award and has been nominated twice for the Western Writers of America's Spur Award. Doug makes his home in Colorado Springs with his wife Kathy and their two children, Rebecca and Derick. When not writing or traveling to research his novels, Doug enjoys collecting and restoring old English sports cars.

From AudioFile

This first of the Cradleland Chronicles finds Lucifer and his dark forces trying to gain control of the world, and not at all pleased by the resistance they meet. Working against these forces are humans with faith in the prophecy of a redeemer yet to come. Michael Taylor is an enthusiastic and spirited storyteller. He draws on a seemingly limitless store of voices for the many characters. As he takes command, he sets a strong pace that never falters. Taylor picks up the pace, and the drama intensifies as the plot sets the groundwork for events to come. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: David C. Cook; New edition edition (November 18, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158919053X
• ISBN-13: 978-1589190535
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #367,664 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Immediately captured., August 28, 2006

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George E. Sullivan (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Flight to Eden (Cradleland Chronicles) (Paperback)

I was immediately captured and drawn into this story. Mr. Hirt has a wonderful writing style that keeps you interested. And the story is full of a wide array of events, wonderous lands, interesting characters, and a solid story line. You will enjoy this one and the other two in the trilogy I am sure.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Satisfying and fun, well worth the read, March 30, 2005

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Robert A. Mullin "Author and Cryptozoologist" (Flagstaff, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Flight to Eden (Cradleland Chronicles) (Paperback)

I am so relieved to see fiction of this nature published; it's about time someone got it right when it comes to quasi-historical novels dealing with this time period. I loved the fact that the story ran the gamut from adventure to drama to spiritual warfare. Though I was slightly surprised by some format issues (why not have numbers within the text spelled out, and it seemed odd to have standard biblical spelling of names next to imaginary ones created for the sake of the story), I very much enjoyed the book overall, and was pleased to say that the author has envisioned the world before the deluge as very similar to what I imagine it was like. There are some interesting and original twists and turns in the narrative, and the ending has me eager to pick up the next book. Overall, bravo, Douglas Hirt, for a job well done. Thank you, River Oak, for taking a chance with this series.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the story, but has editing become a lost art?, March 2, 2009

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Ronald J. Angelo (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Flight to Eden (Cradleland Chronicles) (Paperback)

The story was so enagaing I sped through this first volume within two days and went right on to volume two. The antediluvian world has always been a fascinating mystery to me so I loved the author's vision here - a world surprisingly advanced but becoming more and more corrupt (much like ours). Unlike some other Christian fiction I've read, this was a very well written fantasy tale that I would put up with the best of someone like Robert Jordan. My only complaint was the editing process, or lack thereof. I think it is inexcusable for a professionally published work to use 'loose' in a sentence where 'lose' should have been. There were enough such mistakes that it was becoming a distraction. Overall though it did not detract from my enjoyment of this wonderful story.