Thought provoking dann good read. But start with the first book of ...
930375
Dystopian world and only one man thinks murders must still be solved. Thought provoking dann good read. But start with the first book of this trilogy "The Last Policeman."
3807684
I really enjoyed,it came me interested thought.  I bought the next book
1554473
The first thing that I want to say about this book is: Read it! Although I didn't give the first book in the series a particularly glowing reference, this book is a great read, and very thought provoking.

But I'll get to that in a moment. For the last book I began with the cover, and I'll start there again. It's a great cover, mainly a wraparound of the world the first part of the book is set on, overlayed with one of the final scenes and an image of the main female character, which ties it in nicely to the previous cover (see image above). This time the cover is more representative of the full story, and works really well.

But even if you don't like the cover, This is a great book to read. It's as entertaining as any good book, but unlike many it tackles some of the deep problems and questions of the world today, in a way that is subtle as you read the book, but makes you think when you put it down. If you are looking for a book that makes you think about the world, then this is a great one to read. I don't want to give anything away, but the theological implications are fascinating.

If you aren't looking for such a book, then don't worry, the book is great entertainment even if you ignore the philosophical ideas it presents. The first part in particular is very cleverly written, and great to read, while the second is full of action and humour. Well, on saying that, the whole thing is full of humour.

This is probably the most indescribably good book that I have read, and the only bits I found annoying were the main character's dreams, which seemed to get more and more confusing as the book progressed. But since there are few of these scenes the good far, far outweighs them.

If I were you, I would hunt a copy of this book down until you find one. Of course, I'm not you, and already have a copy, but I would seriously recommend this book to anyone.
2528489
Great follow up to first book in series "Speculator".  Story is a bit science fiction (or wishful thinking) about how to return the United States to being America.  Doug Casey is one of today's original thinkers and philosophers.  As a great read with historical perspective on government and the Federal Reserve, this series of books, along with Richard Maybur's "Uncle Eric" series should be mandatory reading in middle school and high school.
3179360
This book started off to a slow start but captured my attention pretty early. The author's story turn out to be quite thought provoking and made me ponder things in a different light. I gave this book 5 stars as it was better than 4 stars,though I would have rather rated it 4.5 stars.as the ending was abrupt and could have been better had it followed the author's life a little longer than it did.
491694
This is a good read.  Gives you a lot to think about given our current political settings.  Would love the read the sequels.
4860773
This was a good read. Prothero starts with the notion that religious commentators think that all religions have basic similarities and are paths to the same end. Then he explains that this idea is wrong and that the major religions are not the same and approach the divine/God/universe very differently and have different ideas of what the problems of the world are and what, in turn, are the solutions. He makes the obvious point that understanding world religions is important to having peace and respect between different peoples of the world.

Prothero lays out the eight major religions by importance and influence in the world from greatest on down. It starts with Islam, then Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Buddhism, the Yoruba faiths of Africa, Judaism, and Daoism, then a brief section on atheism. It's a very accessible read and makes a lot of sense of the different religions without sugar coating their negative aspects as well or being too overly critical. The drawback though is that it leaves me wanting more. It's a good start, but doesn't go into enough depth about how those religions dictate policy and politics in the world or more concrete ideas for how to bring about more harmony between people, just that we should.

After reading each section, I became more interested in that faith and wanted to learn more.  Not just about the rituals and beliefs of that faith, but the impact that belief system had on the people who practice it.  Christendom helped lead to the idea of Europe, I know, but what is the benefit and drawback to the Yoruba beliefs to its practitioners?  It touched on the issue of Israel, but what is the solution to bridging the religious differences there?  Confucianism has a huge impact in the East, but how does that seep in further to the economy of China and its growing status in the world?  The same question would apply to Hinduism for India.

I'd give it a 4/5 for being so readable and interesting but missing out on giving a more complete picture on the impact on religion in the world and the possibilities of where religion could be going in the future.
1079659
A very deep and profound book that has religious undertones while weaving you through almost SCi-Fi fiction. It makes you really start thinking about things in a new light. At first it seems as though there are too many characters to remember and keep straight but as the book progresses it takes shape and you begin to understand the reason and need for so many characters.  A good read. I'm looking forward to the next book!
2858892
Very interesting premise in this Sci-Fi offering.  What happens in the far distant future when people are driven by 1 of four religious beliefs?  Beliefs you are born into, not chosen. What happens when an outside entity get thrown in the mix?  The novel was a slow start due to the background needing to be set, however, it is worth staying with it.  In true David Beers fashion we have a story that gives something to think about and another mic drop ending.
150027
The first of a series, it has potential to be great.  Let's see what the next book carries, and determine how many in the series.
794192
I think this is worth the read. Just should have read the first one. My fault.
4903001
This was really a good read. I gave it 4 stars because of technology references that caused my mind to wander. But the story and concept was great. This is book 1. I went on to read book 2 and will eventually read book 3.
1079319
When you consider the message at hand, "One Second After" was one of the most thought provoking books I've ever read.  It's a tough bar to try to reach again.  Although I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to prospective readers, I didn't feel as challenged as during previous two volumes. It is a good read.  If you think that the final book will leave you with all questions answered then you haven't read enough Forstchen.  The best part of his works is that he leaves you to ponder the reality of his fiction.
1647839
Good read.  Plenty of good points to consider and ponder.
2880478
A great beginning, and I'd strongly recommend building on the knowledge with the rest of the series.

As these books are literally "firsts" it probably would be a good idea to later build on them with other resources.
266321
Good book.  Part of a long series so you need to start with book one.
2858350
I've read all the books in this series.  They are thought provoking and imaginative.  They also remind us of Gods love and mercy for all who would come to Him.  Good reads.  It leaves a bit of a cliffhanger though.  Make me wonder.....