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The Consuming


Title: The Consuming 
Author: Todd Boyer 
Publisher: Outskirts Press 
Genre: Fiction 



Do not judge this book by its cover or tagline, Todd Boyer’s The Consuming is much more than just a religious fiction thriller. It is one of those few books which make a perfect blend between fiction and religion, leaving their readers mesmerizing. 
The Consuming is the story of a demon scout named Max, who plans the consuming of a human, Jack for his best friend Ike. After a tragedy in his life, Jack has lost his interest in living and his faith in God, making him a perfect vessel for the demons. But the possession doesn’t go as per the demon’s plan and Ike finds himself trapped in Jack’s body. To save his friend, Max leads to a journey of uncharted realms which reveals some astonishing facts, a conspiracy about the Apocalypse and change his perspective towards the mankind. Now both the demons and Jack has to work together against a warrior demon in order to save themselves and the world. 
All the characters in the book have an enthralling depth, giving the reader an inimitable view point on good and evil. All the twists in the tale and its flow is intriguing, making it an enchanting page-turner. Even being a non-Christian, I faced no problem to connect with the story, hence a recommendation for all the fiction fans. As the author is already working on the sequels (can’t wait to get my hands on it), it’s better not to miss the beginning of a splendid series. 

Rating: 4/5

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the author for reviewing purpose. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

The Bone House



Title: The Bone House 
Author: Stephen R. Lawhead 
Publisher : Thomas Nelson 
Genre: Fiction 



The Bone House is the second book in Stephen Lawhead’s The Bright Empires Series following The Skin Map. 
In this episode the race to find missing pieces of the map continues to explore the uncharted dimensions of the multiverse, with enthralling action. Kit has found one piece of the skin map but others are still left, which will give a complete understanding of the Ley lines enabling him to travel through time and space. The sub plots are also gaining advancement, where Kit’s girlfriend Mina, caught in the Seventeenth century Prague developing her knowledge of Ley lines, Burleigh has also raised his stake and willing to go on any terms to get the map. 
There are only a handful of series in which a novel gets better than the previous one, and this is that novel. This book is fast paced since the first chapter and keeps the reader hooked till the end and craving for more. Apart from developing more depth to the characters, the writing has also been eased in the flow, to tag along new readers. 
At the end of the book there is an essay which depicts the research work done by the author to make this story such intriguing. The Spirit Well coming in September 2012 will mark the next installment in the series. 

Rating: 5/5

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

The Skin Map


Title: The Skin Map
Author: Stephen R. Lawhead
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Fiction 



Without giving much of the spoilers, The Skin Map portrays the journey of Kit Livingstone. Leading a routine life, Kit has never expected what turn his life would take when he had a visit from his great grandfather Cosimo. He discovers the truth about various Ley lines across Britain which is used to travel across time and space; and about a lost skin map enveloping all those Ley lines, which a brave traveler had tattooed on his skin in a coded form. Many people are behind this map, so the pursuit begins with twisted tales of time, fate and even a grandfather paradox of H. G. Wells.
Stephen Lawhead’s writing gives you the assorted expressions of Dan Brown’s thriller and Stephen Hawking’s scientific approach. All the scientific facts inscribed in the intrigue are purely factual and shows current theoretical development of time travel and parallel universes. Still, the writer doesn’t lose his touch and keep the language simple and each concept understandable for the layman reader.
This book is not just a science fiction but a philosophical tale to contemplate. I loved the flow of the story, but as this book is fast paced, some readers might find it confusing at some places. This is a story of a lifetime, actually multiple lifetimes.
The Skin Map marks the beginning of the Bright Empires series.

Rating: 5/5

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
 

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