A dark cloud is rapidly heading for
earth. Scientists and religious leaders are meeting to try to decide
how to counter the unimaginable cataclysm they see approaching. In
the anticipated battle, each of the main characters is called upon to
use their talent to fight either on the side of good or evil.
The battle is not confined to earth.
The Other Side is heavily involved. Both good and evil are
represented among the departed. The fallen angels encourage evil in
the world. The Fallen Masters are people who have done exceptional
good on earth. Each is paired with a living person to influence them
to use their talents for good.
On the positive side, the story
presents a dilemma many of us see: the increased presence of evil in
the world. The characters are interesting and the plot involves a
looming catastrophe which involved each of the characters.
On the negative side the book is too
long. The action breaks down in the middle where there is a long
section on what happens on the other side. It completely broke the
rhythm of the book for me. The characters may be interesting, but
there are too many of them. Instead of following a few characters we
leap back and forth between numerous stories. It gives the book a
choppy disjointed feel.
In the beginning, I enjoyed the book. I
was intrigued by the characters and the looming disaster. However, as
the book plodded along, I lost interest. The outcome was a foregone
conclusion and it took forever to get there. I can't recommend this
book. The theme is excellent, but the writing isn't up to the
challenge.
I reviewed this book as part of the
Amazon Vine Program.
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