The Remnant [Paperback]

Stephen Baldwin (Author), Andrew Cosby (Author), Caleb Monroe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 23, 2010 | Series: Remnant

Actor Stephen Baldwin and writer Andrew Cosby (creator of Sci-Fi Channel's EUREKA)unleash THE REMNANT. When natural disasters erupt the world and people start to vanish, former C.I.A. agent David Sacker is pulled back onto the job into a dangerous mystery that will challenge everything he knows about himself, the world and his wife. As the death toll begins to number in thousands, it is up to David Sacker to put together all the pieces of the puzzle before it's too late. A supernatural thriller in the vein of 24, THE REMNANT explores the fundamental questions of human life and our perception of reality.

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Grade 10 Up Ex-CIA agent David Sacker is putting the world of intrigue and secret missions behind him in order to start a new life with his young bride, Sarah. This decision is tested when he is injured in a domestic terrorist attack and Sarah becomes a person of interest in the government investigation. Complicating the situation are two mysterious, perhaps even supernatural, groups. One seeks to protect Sarah and David while the other wants to kill them. After surviving an attack by the latter, Sarah and thousands of others disappear from the face of the Earth, convincing David to return to his role as an operative and to solve the many mysteries left unanswered. The Remnant combines the espionage and action of 24, the epic mystery of Lost, and the mass disappearances of Left Behind, cramming a lot of plot elements into a brief amount of space. This graphic novel will appeal to fans of sci-fi action, and the cliff-hanger ending will have readers itching to know what happens next. The artwork, reminiscent of that in the Ex Machina graphic novels, is solid and cinematic. Douglas P. Davey, Halton Hills Public Library, Ontario, Canada
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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: BOOM! Studios (March 23, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1608860019
• ISBN-13: 978-1608860012
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 4.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,845,897 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Riveting, June 4, 2010

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This review is from: The Remnant (Paperback)

Reason for Reading: Stephen Baldwin's name first caught my eye. I'll admit I like the guy. But the plot's "24" comparison intrigued me and I wanted to see how (or if) Baldwin's Christian influence showed up in the book.

Former CIA agent David Stacker has just been married and is looking forward to his honeymoon. As he leaves the Federal Building, it suddenly explodes into a million pieces. Stacker is in hospital briefly with minor injuries. But then the bodies keep piling up as natural disasters around the world become more frequent, he finds a bomb in his kitchen and then people start to vanish into thin air. With a mysterious man telling David he will help him and the police on his trail as a suspect in the Federal House bombing, David finds himself being asked to come back to work for the CIA.

I really enjoyed this book! It is very fast-paced and compelling. The art is gorgeous. The opening scenes start with Hurricane Katrina and a supernatural element that is carried throughout the book. There is a mysterious man who looks very much like an older days preacher: black suit, white shirt and very narrow black tie. The plot starts off (not quietly) but at a beginning point then continues to pick up pace like a rolling stone until the final, shocking, abrupt ending. The story holds a very deep Christian theme throughout which is easily seen if one is looking for it. There is no God or Jesus talk, it's not Christian in that sense, but in the underlying themes. The ending is very abrupt and makes one think more is to come in future volumes but the ending is the true ending and from a certain Christian point of view makes perfect sense. Now, don't get me wrong as this is not a Bible-thumping graphic novel. The story is full of excitement, spies, and actually reads like a TV show, thus being compared to "24" in it's summary.

As to suitability for teens, the book states recommended for young teens and up. The only thing that would concern me as a parent is the violence, which there is plenty of including blood, though it is not extreme. As to swearing, the word d*mn is used and there is one short sensuous scene with underclothes on which clearly emphasizes it is a married couple "making out".

I thought the story was exciting and well-done. I enjoyed some of the Christian themes though ultimately it was in conflict with my own Christian beliefs but that didn't stop me from having a fun ride with this one.