Even better then The Wolf of Tebron!
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I enjoyed the first book in C.S. Lakin's Gates of Heaven Series, The Wolf of Tebron . I'd read Grace Bridges' review  and it sounded like something right up my alley--"a fairy tale for adults." It's a great story.

I liked The Map Across Time  even better, though!

The Gates of Heaven series isn't a real series in that the books can be read out of order. They take place in the same world, but aren't necessarily chronological.

The Map Across Time is the story of twins, Adin and Aletha. Their mother the queen is deathly ill. Their father the king is suffering the effects of the curse that has invaded their land. Their future is doomed until Adin stumbles across a talking pig who brings him to a hermit's house. And the hermit leads Adin to a map that will take him back in time, where Adin must find the cause of the curse and its cure.

The concept is simple. The execution is not. The story is complex, and rich, and twisty is such a lovely way! Time travel is one of those concepts that makes my brain feel as if it's being pinched. I just can't wrap my mind around the paradox. Lakin, though, laid out a story that wove the crossed-over timeline perfectly. Brilliant.

The only--and I mean only--thing that bothered me was the use of the "old language." Where words in italics were thrown in here and there, words that all seemed to have randomly placed apostrophes. I doubt this will bother most people, but it is a pet peeve of mine. I will say that their use thinned out as the book went on, and it never once got even close to bugging me enough to make me stop reading. Every ounce of the rest of the book was enjoyable. And the use of the old language was actually integral to the plot!

I highly recommend the book for fantasy and fairy tale fans.
4793042
WOW!!!!  This story of Aram and his battle to overcome the evil god Manon , just gets more and more exciting!!! All of the animal characters  add so much to this fantasy. This is an awesome story that guys and gals alike will really like! AND, the ending of this book 2 is a great tantilizing jaw-dropper!!! Can't wait for book 3!
1035312
I really don't think it would be a problem to sit and watch this entire series in one go! Its such a brilliantly complex blend of fantasy and comedy and i love every minute. Its sharp and crisp and i might even consider buying this DVD just to see the most spectacular opening sequence ever seen on TV! Movi magic at its most majestic.  The characters are funny and modern, the cast is seemlessly delightful and the story is endless in detail. Buy the DVD watch your favourite scenes over and over, the wolf is worth the money alone!!
379208
I hope I can do this book justice because it was such a great read!  When I first started reading this book, admittedly I wasn't sure which direction we were heading or if I would like it, but as I kept flipping the pages, I was pulled into a magical story that had me intrigued and eager to find out what would happen next.  Fensa,a princess and wolf shifter, travels back in time while trying to escape the current situation she was in and ends up meeting her fated mate - a dragon from another planet. Xenon has been exiled to earth during the Ice Age to study the "primitive" humans and wolf shifters to see if they are worthy of living or if his planet should continue to "hunt" them for food. However, after Fensa and Xenon come together and she gets pregnant he starts to rethink everything.  As these two get closer, they're set on a path that will right some wrongs from long ago and change the course of history and their lives forever. This was a great story about two very different people, who overcame their assumptions about the other and their species or race to find true love. Theodora does such a great job weaving this very intricate tale together as we travel from Fensa's first reality to the Ice Age and back to the present but as the 2nd reality Fensa comes to know (time travel will alter the present/future a bit).  In the end these two go through so much to be together but it is well worth it when they do get their HEA.  This was an epic story and I can't wait for the next one.  Hopefully we'll get Ola's story next.
457709
I love to read, but seldom have the time. I found the first book in the trilogy at a discount store at greatly undervalued price. I read it in one day...couldn't put it down. A search on Amazon the next day found this, the second book of the trilogy, on Kindle. I've now read two books in less than a week! Both books follow the biblical story of the Hebrew people as they escape from Egypt and are lead toward Canaan. The author fleshes out both biblical and fictional characters in such a mesmerizing manner that you feel you are reading an actual biography. I hope the third book will be out soon and that Mrs. Towiss will continue writing biblically based books.
4278058
This is such a needed book and series! Reading this book reminded me of when I watched Wonder Woman for the first time. I never realized that female heroes were missing until I saw what one looked like. It's the same thing in how we often teach kids about the Bible. Just focus on David, Abraham, Paul, Daniel, and Peter. Yet the women are just as important in the story God is telling through Scripture.

When it comes to the exodus, Miriam often gets forgotten but she is more than a footnote. God used her to keep Moses safe and she was there the whole time during the exodus. I can't wait to see which woman they focus on next. I hope it's Deborah!

Also, the art is incredible. I don't know if I've ever seen such art in a kids book. It feels like you're looking at scenes from an epic movie (and this story definitely is epic), but it's not too intense for my toddlers. In fact, they love it!
2663197
A true classic that brings the reader into a wonderful adventure in Middle Earth!
2686280
I was never big into fantasy novels, but this novel blew me away!  I could not put it down, as soon as I started reading I had to finish.  K.J. Eldridge is the next great fantasy author.  His story is intriguing and you have to know what happens next.  The descriptions of the environment made me believe I was actually there in the realm.  His characters are extremely likeable and relatable.  There are so many stories and adventures going on at once you have to keep reading.  I would suggest this novel to everyone (and I have too).  I met K.J. Eldridge at the Lexington Comic Book and Toy Convention back in 2012.  He is the artist of the comic "WULVERN" (if you don't know what that is you are missing out on a GREAT comic!) and he can sketch anything you want.  All in all if you are a fan of Tolkien you will LOVE this novel.  Bot don't take my word for it, pick up your copy today!  You won't regret it.
1924547
The flow from the first book Pretty little werewolf to this one was smooth, totally flowed right into Curious little werewolf. Giselle , Damien, Ash, Di and the whole crew are in this book. Newly adopted Giselle sees a woman dressed like she's a witch staring her down while she's on a dinner date with her witch boyfriend Damien, it sets her wolf nerves on edge. The woman's name is Cassandra and she claims to be Giselle's mother. How can a witch be mother to a wolf as inter species don't work? If that isn't enough the head alpha of the territories has come calling, asking Giselle questions about her birth , questions that have her seeking out Cassandra to find out more.
Cleverly woven tale, totally had me spellbound , not putting the book down until the end. I thought the first book was great, well this one was even better! Kept me on the edge the whole time. The book was fast passed, interesting and answers all sorts of questions. I love the way Giselle is forming her own pack and that they aren't all wolves! Looking forward to more from this great author!
3532063
My husband bought this book for me.  As the first installment of the tribe books from White Wolf's revised Werewolf game it was a treat.  White Wolf's writing gets better and better as it offers the female only Garou tribe.  WW used its style of story first, to present the mindset of the group.  This works well to help the reader understand where things are to go.  It presents a history of the Tribe tying it in with real world events, going over many injustices women have endured.  After reading it my comment to my husband was, "you probably don't want to talk to me for a time."
The book gives new gifts (magic powers), fetishes (magic doo dads) and totems that are for the Black Furies only.  Also they give the statement that many Storytellers and Players of the game forget, that there is no truth in the White Wolf universe
3110305
Wow - this book really made me re-examine what I thought about these villains from the Bible.  I found it difficult to put this book down because I wanted to know what happened next!  Even though I was familiar with these bible stories, he approached them in a different light and it really makes me challenge what I thought was a simple villain story.

You don't need to be a biblical scholar to fully enjoy this book.  He applies scripture in a way thats non-threatening and easy to understand.  The fiction sections are clearly broken out from the non-fiction portion.

As a woman, I appreciate the way he wrote around the female characters.  Jezebel is usually portrayed as a sexual being first and foremost.  He looked at her from an intellectual perspective and I loved it.  I find myself thinking about what Id read days after I had completed a chapter.  It sticks with you and I loved it.

I cant believe this is JR Forasteros 1st book.  He truly has a gift with words and has a way of conveying bible stories so it feels like Im hearing them for the 1st time.  I throughly enjoyed it and cant wait for his next product.  Ill be first in line to buy more from this author!
3482868
It wasn't until my early 20's that I came across this series on the OT, and was absolutely  mesmerized  at the way Skousen could explain the biblical narrative in a way that made the people, places, facts and figures come alive. I read every page and then marked every page in my scriptures.

This book unlocked the old testament for me and made it exciting. Now, I am rereading  it with my 12 year old daughter and she is experiencing the same ephinany that I had. Thank you Cleon for writing such a captivating  series that makes a 12 year excited! Bravo!
2302501
What a wonderful book! Author T.L Gray took the biblical story of Cain and turned it into a story of fantasy and suspense. Using a combination of present day events and flashbacks spanning thousands of years to tell this fascinating story. This isn't the first time I've heard stories of Cain being the first vampire, but I truly loved her unique take.

The pacing of The Blood of Cain was ideal, and the characters were engaging and well developed. I also loved the many different settings the characters could be found while telling their story. It was the perfect mix of historical and modern day fantasy. I am thoroughly impressed that she packed such a stellar novel into just under 200 pages. With the shifting point of view I was concerned the storyline would become confusing but it all flowed wonderfully. She was able to give both Teagan and Cain their own unique voice. As a reader I very much appreciated this little detail. The ending clearly stated To Be Continued and I for one can't wait to see where this author takes us next.
3372836
In his book, The Brotherhood of the Scroll, Author David Lantz retells the story of the biblical Daniel (and the lions den,) Nebuchadnezzar (king of Babylon,) and of Jeremiah the prophet. His fast paced novel goes to and from battles, secret discussions, and assassinations; trying to fill in what might have happened in the middle east thousands of years ago. I was kept in suspense as I read through the book while Mr. Lantz brought me into the Egyptian, Jewish, and Babylonian royal courts, as Babylon marches to takeover the known world. And just when you think that you know who is good and who is bad, the plot twists.
As a 16 year old, I can say that everyone from teens and up will enjoy this book. And even those who are not familiar with the Bible and its Old Testament history and prophecies will find the mystery, war, love, and conflict (all mixed together and conflicting!)  to be captivating.
2893169
I enjoyed this book even more than the first one! This book continues the adventure with Jake, Ben, Zephany and the others in a fast paced adventure, still trying to save Estia from the evil sorcerer King Vantrax.

This book, Warriors of the Heynai, takes on a Lord of the Rings and Eragon style of writing. Right off the bat, this story draws you in when an event happens that you couldn't believe possible, and continues with many heart stopping and even heart wrenching events that keep you turning the pages to find out if everything turns out alright in the end!

I enjoyed getting to know the characters and the history of Estia better. I also enjoyed many of the new characters and can't help but route for them as they continue their journey.

All in all, this is a great book that will keep your pages turning, and will fill your imagination with an incredible journey. I definitely recommend this book to any who love fantasy and adventure!
4737717
Definitely a thrilling journey! The second book was by far better written then the first. I thought that the story and the view of how all of it came to be was amazing. The plot, the characters, and the Ending was a very good surprise I'd have to say. Altogether I give it a 5 Star. If anyone is looking for a good book to read I'd say go for this one. Thoroughly impressed. I can't wait for the next book in the Immortal Epic.
1803601
When I saw that this book was even better than the first, I thought it wasn't possible. But it is.
My brother doesn't read English so I am telling the story as I progressed.  It is soooo good that he had nightmares with the galla. I
 was desperate to know what's next chapter.
200%  recommended