David Galloway can’t die.
How many lifetimes can God expect one man to live? Over a century old, David Galloway isolates himself from the mortal humans who die or desert him by making a quiet life as a used bookstore owner in Northern Michigan. But then he spots a news article about a man who, like him, should be dead.
Daredevil celebrity Zachary Wilson walked away unscathed from what should have been a deadly fall. David tracks the man down, needing answers. Soon David discovers a close-knit group of individuals as old as he is who offer the sort of kinship and community he hasn’t experienced for decades—but at what cost?
David finds himself keeping secrets other than his own. . .protecting more than himself alone. He’ll have to decide what’s worth the most to him—security or community. When crimes come to light that are older than any mortal, he fears the pressure is more than he can stand. What does God require of him, and is David strong enough to see it through?
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Meet the Author:
As a child, Amanda G. Stevens disparaged Mary Poppins and Stuart Little because they could never happen. Now, she writes speculative fiction. She is the author of the Haven Seekers series, and her debut Seek and Hide was a 2015 INSPY Award finalist. She lives in Michigan and loves trade paperbacks, folk music, the Golden Era of Hollywood, and white cheddar popcorn.
My take:
For a book about a man who could not die, this book has a lot of death in it. It intrigued me from the beginning and I love the cover, which was part of the draw for me towards the book. It didn't take long to read, as it was difficult to put it down. It was worth the read, but parts were difficult and emotional with deep questions that left you thinking. I enjoyed the "fantasy" aspect as for me it wasn't too unbelievable I guess... It could happen... maybe?? And yet not likely, so that keeps it more fictional than realistic. Yet the spiritual side was deep and left much to ponder. What would it be like to live hundreds of years while others were dying around you. How would you address betrayal, crime, and the pressure of figuring out what to do when solutions are not black and white.
There were a few places where I felt like the book kind of slowed its pace, but there were also plenty of twists that kept me interested and reading. Its pretty hard to say much and not give things away, so just get a copy and read it for yourself! Oh and by the way, one of my favorite characters was Tiana. She seemed to have amazing spiritual insight and I loved her quiet gentle ways, knowing just what to say and when, her prayer life, and her wisdom. And of course, I loved the book shop aspect. I wanted to go there, to visit, to read those books, touch them, feel the pages, walk around the shop and David's home library. The author did a great job with the descriptions.
This is the first book I have read by this author and I am hoping there will be a sequel. It kind of seemed like a possibility... I would certainly be interested in reading another of the author's books. I like her style. I am considering allowing my son to read it, although there are a few parts that could be kind of rough on a younger reader. I would say definitely PG13 depending on maturity level.
I was blessed with a copy of this book courtesy of Barbour Publishing and not required to give a review. All opinions are my own.
Daredevil celebrity Zachary Wilson walked away unscathed from what should have been a deadly fall. David tracks the man down, needing answers. Soon David discovers a close-knit group of individuals as old as he is who offer the sort of kinship and community he hasn’t experienced for decades—but at what cost?
David finds himself keeping secrets other than his own. . .protecting more than himself alone. He’ll have to decide what’s worth the most to him—security or community. When crimes come to light that are older than any mortal, he fears the pressure is more than he can stand. What does God require of him, and is David strong enough to see it through?
Get your copy HERE
Meet the Author:
As a child, Amanda G. Stevens disparaged Mary Poppins and Stuart Little because they could never happen. Now, she writes speculative fiction. She is the author of the Haven Seekers series, and her debut Seek and Hide was a 2015 INSPY Award finalist. She lives in Michigan and loves trade paperbacks, folk music, the Golden Era of Hollywood, and white cheddar popcorn.My take:
For a book about a man who could not die, this book has a lot of death in it. It intrigued me from the beginning and I love the cover, which was part of the draw for me towards the book. It didn't take long to read, as it was difficult to put it down. It was worth the read, but parts were difficult and emotional with deep questions that left you thinking. I enjoyed the "fantasy" aspect as for me it wasn't too unbelievable I guess... It could happen... maybe?? And yet not likely, so that keeps it more fictional than realistic. Yet the spiritual side was deep and left much to ponder. What would it be like to live hundreds of years while others were dying around you. How would you address betrayal, crime, and the pressure of figuring out what to do when solutions are not black and white.
There were a few places where I felt like the book kind of slowed its pace, but there were also plenty of twists that kept me interested and reading. Its pretty hard to say much and not give things away, so just get a copy and read it for yourself! Oh and by the way, one of my favorite characters was Tiana. She seemed to have amazing spiritual insight and I loved her quiet gentle ways, knowing just what to say and when, her prayer life, and her wisdom. And of course, I loved the book shop aspect. I wanted to go there, to visit, to read those books, touch them, feel the pages, walk around the shop and David's home library. The author did a great job with the descriptions.
This is the first book I have read by this author and I am hoping there will be a sequel. It kind of seemed like a possibility... I would certainly be interested in reading another of the author's books. I like her style. I am considering allowing my son to read it, although there are a few parts that could be kind of rough on a younger reader. I would say definitely PG13 depending on maturity level.
I was blessed with a copy of this book courtesy of Barbour Publishing and not required to give a review. All opinions are my own.
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