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Flight to Eden (Cradleland Chronicles)

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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.

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.

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.

This book along with the rest of the series is one of my favorites reads this year. There are many twists and turns in the story and when I had to put the book down, I could not wait to pick it up again. Mr. Hirts' imagination and description of the pre-flood world is realistic and fantastic at the same time. I highly recommend this book.

First off, about the only thing that could detract from the book are a few more noticeable typos than I expected, but not so many that it would keep you from reading this excellent, pre-flood fantasy novel.

The characters are strong and varied. The technologies the author invents for the pre-flood world are imaginative and plausible. The variety of animals and the way some are domesticated was an interesting part of the story, as well as the use of certain plants for food and fuel.

The way the spiritual realm and the physical were intertwined and effected one another was well done and drove the story. There were some recognizable Biblical characters in the story, which only added to its depth. The portrayal of the Nephilim was well done and reflected a Biblical truth behind the flood that many people know nothing about or gloss over.

The whole layout of the story is reminiscent of a classical fantasy adventure where the characters struggle to achieve a particular mission or fulfil a particular quest.

I highly recommend this book and I will be on the lookout for book two in the Cradleland Chronicles.

I really enjoy sci-fi stuff because it contains a person's philosophy regarding many things. This can almost be classified more as paleo-historical Bible fiction.

The whole Cradleland series was so much fun to read, and I also found that it reflected and developed many of the ideas and deductions from many sources that I have found throughout the years. Actually, these books have influenced and expanded my thought processes about life before the Great Flood. A sequel that would delve into the making of the Tower of Babel and the beginnings of World Religions in Babylon would be wonderful!!

Too bad there are so many typos...

I found this book fascinating. it is fiction, but where it includes things from the Bible they are portrayed with attention to accuracy. This book depicts the conditions prior to the great flood. The deterioration in society is well described and probably not far off the mark since God chose to give up on his creation and schedule a "do over". The contamination of blood lines with half demon and half humans was well characterized. I have referred to this book as half Bible, half Avatar. I will read the next two in the series.

One of the things I liked most that the author said in this book was "Why do we always think of men in loin cloths when we think of pre flood times?" His imagination is truely a blessing from God and inspied me to see the creation of man in a whole new way. I can't wait to read the following two stories!

As both an author and reader of fiction, I was impressed with (Flight to Eden). The characters seemed real and the story line was believable. I guess I have always enjoyed a book that could hold my attention and make me think at the same time. I'm sorry that I do not have the time to write a longer and more detailed review so simply stated - I recommend this book.
Tommy Taylor

I brought this book home, figuring I'd be able to dive into it right away. Right. My husband and my son tussled for it as soon as I placed it on the kitchen counter.
When I was finally able to read Flight to Eden, I enjoyed it thoroughly! I've researched Genesis minutely for my own work, so I was pleased that the plot provided so many twists and turns and such action, balanced with a sense of wonder--yet again--at the world as it might have been before the Great Flood. Settle in for a great read!