Weekend Briefing: A Review, Two Announcements, and an Offer
Welcome back, agents! And welcome to March. Lots of things happening in March. First, a review:
American Omens by Travis Thrasher-
This was a very realistic-feeling view of what may very well be the future (if I don't have anything to say about it, that is). We see this strangely familiar world through the eyes of three characters. One is a woman who works for the tech company that has led to everyone getting special computer type things in their heads (creepy, I know) and whose father has disappeared- and that pulls her unwillingly into this world. I liked Cheyenne, except for one stupid decision she made that really threw me off- because trusting random men to drive you to meet strangers in the dead of night is never a good idea.
The second character is sweet old Will, the book seller who has his shop closed down by the powers-that-be as he stumbles through life. Until he comes into contact with the Reckoner. And the Reckoner is the man that FBI agent Dowland is ruthlessly on the hunt for. Dowland is obviously one of the bad guys, but I couldn't help but feel bad and kind of like him. Plus, his middle name and a certain kind of weapon that was alluded to makes me wonder if he's going to have a certain Biblical story arc in the sequel (there had better be a sequel!)...
This tale was more than just a bunch of characters in a realistic almost-dystopian world, though. It's a warning. And, we can only pray, not as prophetic as it feels...
I received a copy of this book from the publishers, and I was not required to write a positive review.
(Message from Mission Head: Go make sure that book doesn't happen. Like, right now).
Now, an announcement- The Realm Makers Alliance Award is open for nominations! That means that any fan or reader of speculative Christian fiction can nominate any three such full-length books published between January 1st and December 31st of last year. Mission Head looked into which books the agency published that would be eligible for nomination (just for curiosity's sake. No pressure to nominate...).
Castaways
Fugitives
Targets
Plus, there's a ton of other Christian authors of speculative fiction that was published last year, but you'll have to do your own research there.
Speaking of announcements, Agents Adam and Eve is up for pre-order!
Finally, if April 16 us too long to wait, ARC readers for Agents Adam and Eve can sign up here:
American Omens by Travis Thrasher-
This was a very realistic-feeling view of what may very well be the future (if I don't have anything to say about it, that is). We see this strangely familiar world through the eyes of three characters. One is a woman who works for the tech company that has led to everyone getting special computer type things in their heads (creepy, I know) and whose father has disappeared- and that pulls her unwillingly into this world. I liked Cheyenne, except for one stupid decision she made that really threw me off- because trusting random men to drive you to meet strangers in the dead of night is never a good idea.
The second character is sweet old Will, the book seller who has his shop closed down by the powers-that-be as he stumbles through life. Until he comes into contact with the Reckoner. And the Reckoner is the man that FBI agent Dowland is ruthlessly on the hunt for. Dowland is obviously one of the bad guys, but I couldn't help but feel bad and kind of like him. Plus, his middle name and a certain kind of weapon that was alluded to makes me wonder if he's going to have a certain Biblical story arc in the sequel (there had better be a sequel!)...
This tale was more than just a bunch of characters in a realistic almost-dystopian world, though. It's a warning. And, we can only pray, not as prophetic as it feels...
I received a copy of this book from the publishers, and I was not required to write a positive review.
(Message from Mission Head: Go make sure that book doesn't happen. Like, right now).
Now, an announcement- The Realm Makers Alliance Award is open for nominations! That means that any fan or reader of speculative Christian fiction can nominate any three such full-length books published between January 1st and December 31st of last year. Mission Head looked into which books the agency published that would be eligible for nomination (just for curiosity's sake. No pressure to nominate...).
Castaways
Fugitives
Targets
Plus, there's a ton of other Christian authors of speculative fiction that was published last year, but you'll have to do your own research there.
Speaking of announcements, Agents Adam and Eve is up for pre-order!
Dream not of other worlds...
They call him agent and he answers. They tell him conquer and he does. But there's something they don't know. He's beginning to remember. His name is Kristian Clark. He has a wife and four children. Or he did. But he will find them again, whoever is left, wherever they are, and whatever it takes.
They call her the Aisling. She does their missions only as far as it helps her accomplish her own: to find and rescue the children of a fallen woman. And she will not let anyone get in her way- most certainly not the brainwashed father who has for so long been an unthinking weapon for the government. To save the innocents, she will not hesitate to do whatever it takes- no matter how much it condemns her.
They are the root of a conspiracy that would bring two worlds together, for good or for evil, for better or for worse, for life or for death. Their choices shall echo throughout all eternity.
They call him agent and he answers. They tell him conquer and he does. But there's something they don't know. He's beginning to remember. His name is Kristian Clark. He has a wife and four children. Or he did. But he will find them again, whoever is left, wherever they are, and whatever it takes.
They call her the Aisling. She does their missions only as far as it helps her accomplish her own: to find and rescue the children of a fallen woman. And she will not let anyone get in her way- most certainly not the brainwashed father who has for so long been an unthinking weapon for the government. To save the innocents, she will not hesitate to do whatever it takes- no matter how much it condemns her.
They are the root of a conspiracy that would bring two worlds together, for good or for evil, for better or for worse, for life or for death. Their choices shall echo throughout all eternity.
Finally, if April 16 us too long to wait, ARC readers for Agents Adam and Eve can sign up here:
Got any ideas on how to save the world? Comment below. Ciao for now!
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