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Through the breaking ice, in a vortex of brilliant light, energy, and sound, Jeremy plunges into a dangerous and mysterious new world. It is a world where music is absolutely prohibited - on pain of death. And Jeremy breaks that law when he arrives in Persus Am in a swirling cloud of light and music. A stranger in a strange land, he does not know why he has been sent. But it soon becomes clear that he must risk everything to help his new friends in the weary and war-torn world. From the vast Gray Desert to the jeweled palace of Persus Am, the forbidding Rock of Calad to the fabled land of Caladria, Jeremy finds himself in the midst of horrifying evil and heroic goodness. As he searches for an answer to why he is here, he must face the truth that is written on his own heart.

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386 pages
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English
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Enclave
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April 7, 2015
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7 - 9
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6 x 1 x 9 inches
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162184045X
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978-1621840459
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Joseph Bentz, Ph.D., is a professor of English at Azusa Pacific University. He is the author of four novels and four books of non-fiction, the latest being Pieces of Heaven: Recognizing the Presence of God. He has won the Silver Angel Award and his novel A Son Comes Home was chosen as one of the Top Ten Christian Novels of the Year by Booklist magazine.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Enclave (April 7, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 386 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 162184045X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1621840459
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #2,424,207 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #29,420 in Teen & Young Adult Fantasy
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Joseph Bentz's books span a variety of genres, including a fantasy novel, three contemporary novels, five non-fiction books on Christian living, and one book/DVD package. Bentz is a frequent speaker at writers conferences, churches, and other venues. He is a professor of English at Azusa Pacific University. He earned a Ph.D. and M.A. in American literature from Purdue University and a B.A. in English from Olivet Nazarene University. He lives with his wife and two children in Southern California. More information on his writing and speaking is available at his website, www.josephbentz.com.

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Molinex

Joseph Bentz is an insightful and gifted writer!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 29, 2015

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Joseph Bentz is an insightful and gifted writer! His employ of symbolic and mythical characters draws the reader compellingly and dynamically. As I read of Persus Am, I found myself strangely standing in Star Wars’ Tatouine! Joseph Bentz’s novel is an amazing accomplishment and a rewarding read. I highly recommend it to you!

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tiffany jones

Great story for everyone

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I love that the author was able to rerelease this book with his original opening.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 24, 2015

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Category: Christian Fiction
Clean Language: Yes
Christian References: Yes
Comments: Interesting novel that has many differing characters. The ending was not expected and had elements of betrayal, guilt and adventure.

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Jkwilkins

Great read!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 15, 2015

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Fun read that opened my eyes to a new genre. The detailed descriptions and fun characters made this book both interesting and exciting.

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April Carson

Caladria is an elusive balance of a captivating, brilliant storyline that is unapologetically Christian

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 19, 2016

It is rare to find an author who is equally gifted in writing both compelling fiction and non-fiction. After enjoying a few of Bentz's non-fiction works, this was the first of his fiction I've read. I was blown away. I avoid most Christian fiction because of the saccharine, oozing-with-optimism plot lines that pervade so much of it. But in Dreams of Caladria, Bentz found the elusive balance of a captivating, brilliant storyline that is unapologetically Christian. And the fantasy elements are just the right amount—not over the top, but enough for those who love the genre.

As someone who feels most closely connected with God through music, I was drawn in by Bentz's imaginative, inventive construct of a world where music is a physical presence infused with the very Holy Spirit. Following Jeremy through this fantasy land, foreign to both the reader and the character himself, gave me fresh insight into a Spirit whose work and power are unfathomable and cannot be contained. I love the idea of exploring how Jesus' story of redemption might look in another world. You can tell that Bentz chose each and every word carefully in order to capture the power of our familiar God in this fantastic, Narnia-esque land. His depictions are beautiful, striking in their simplicity: "No one doubted that the light—electrified strands of blue and red and yellow, twirling and twisting to the beat—was the Lord's own breath whispering, 'I am coming. I am coming'" (311). Sentences like this gave me chills.

The complex story kept me engaged for all 400 pages. The level of detail provided regarding the history of this world is cohesive and impressive. Though at certain points in the novel, Jeremy's character was a little flat for my taste. I wanted more detail about what he was thinking and feeling upon the sudden transportation to a strange universe. He only yearned for his love, Anne—I wanted to know, what about his family? his friends? the entire world and context which have been taken from him? He seemed to embrace his unexplained new world a little too easily. I would have liked a more developed progression of the longing for his old life to the acceptance of the new. Apart from this small detail, though, Jeremy is an interesting and believable hero, fumbling through God's call on his life just like the rest of us.

Overall, this is an incredible work of fiction, Christian or not. I will gladly recommend Dreams of Caladria to believing and non-believing readers alike.

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J. Johnston

A solid high fantasy epic.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 8, 2019

Dreams of Caladria is a sprawling fantasy epic set in an alternate world where music is prohibited. From the start, it is a well-paced tale, filled with action, drama, political intrigue, romance, and a memorable cast of characters. Bentz has a great attention to detail in his world building, with a thorough geography (I wish there was a map!), sociology, and theology to go with his storyline. My only disappointment, really, is the ending, which I will try not to spoil but which left me wishing there was more to this tale. Alas, given how long it's been since the book was first written, I don't know if that will happen... although I'd be thrilled if there was. Still, a solid read.

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Sharon

Compelling characters!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 14, 2015

From the second I picked up this book I was enchanted by the warmth with which Bentz invites us into his created world. Bentz's depiction of the paradise, Caladria, and the majesty and immutability of music is enough to captivate any well-seasoned reader. However, I was taken even more by the character development of the protagonist, Jeremy. It is refreshing to be in the head of a relatable person struggling to make the right call with many normal issues, all leading up to the most important decision he will have to make.
Bentz presents a spectacular world, yet ultimately shows us that having a strong internal foundation has the power to be more unshakable than any palace or castle.
I recommend this book for its ability to enter into the mind of an uncertain protagonist, reminding us all that fearlessness is not acting upon the absence of fear, but in spite of it. And if that's not enough, there are some pretty daringly-awesome named characters, too.

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WilsonMT

Having read a lot of bad Christian fiction

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 15, 2015

Although this is not normally the genre I prefer to read, I was pleasantly surprised! This is a creative "Chronicles of Narnia"-esque read where a human from the "Bright World" finds himself in music-less Persus Am. Having read a lot of bad Christian fiction, this one is an exception! Joseph Bentz provides thorough descriptions of characters and conflicts, never making the reader feel like they are hanging on to unresolved ends. I felt just like Jeremy throughout the book as I discovered this world and his purpose in it right alongside him. I love traveling with characters in novels instead of being told everything right from the start; it makes for a much more engaging experience. Bravo, Joseph Bentz. I am waiting for more.

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