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In the spirit of C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lamb among the Stars series weaves the worlds of science and the spirit, technology and supernatural into something unique and haunting. On the faraway planet of Farholme, humans live in peace under the gentle rule of the Assembly. War and evil are ancient history. But suddenly, almost imperceptibly, things begin to change. Slowly a handful of men and women begin to realize that evil has returned and it must be fought.
About the Author
Born in Wales, Chris Walley grew up in northern England. He studied earth sciences at university and has a doctorate in geology. He taught at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon from 1980 to 1984 and then returned to Wales and spent ten years as a consultant with the oil industry. He began writing in the late eighties and had two novels, Heart of Stone and Rock of Refuge, published under the pseudonym of John Haworth. In 1994, along with his family, Chris returned to Lebanon to teach again at AUB. In 1998, he came back to Wales and began writing again. He is currently fitting his writing in between teaching geology, environmental science, and geography at a local college. Chris and his wife live in an old cottage on the edge of Swansea.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
I suppose one could say this book is written ahead of its time...,
By TML_19 (Toronto) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Dark Foundations (Hardcover)
The Dark Foundations is the epic sequel to the Shadow at Evening and the Power of Night. In Farholme, the former Farholme defence unit upgrades to the Farholme defence force to deal with the isolation from the rest of the Assembly. The writing is superb, absolutely shaming all other books in the genre - especially Harry Potter. There is depth to the characters, and you will be riveted by every page. You will want to finish this book - it will take priority over that essay you have to write. It is just that good. And the ending, this is one of the greatest endings I have ever read and is right up there with the ending from Ted Dekker's Black - the ending of the Dark Foundations just leaves you wanting more. I cannot say enough good things about this book.
The one complaint I have is of a few too many uses of todays common phrases. Yes they are funny, but a bit overused. However, every one of the comments by Lloyd makes up for it. And the ending...you will be left yearning for the Infinite Day. (the final book of the series)
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4.6 out of 5 stars (12 customer reviews) 12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Chris Walley never disappoints,
By Barbara Warren - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Dark Foundations (Hardcover)
Life has been hard for the citizens of Farholme. They've faced many dangers, but the worse is yet to come. A space ship from Below Space, piloted by Captain Lezaroth is approaching. The captain is determined to conquer Farholme and bring it under the control of the lord-emperor. Unlike the Assembly, the Dominion from where Lezaroth comes has never stopped preparing for war. Their weapons are more powerful, their technique more advanced. Lezaroth's most formidable weapons are thousands of wolf-like machines, called Krallen. And while the citizens of Farholme struggle to accept the existance of evil, Lezaroth and his men are cold and ruthless.
The banner of The Lamb and the Stars flies above Merral and his troops, but will The Most High help them? Chris Walley knows just how to kick up the suspense another notch. The Dark Foundations is a wild story of action, danger, fear and faith, and is possibly the best one yet in this absorbing series. If you like futuristic fiction, don't miss this one. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just keeps getting better!,
By Patricia Cummings "dogs5" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Dark Foundations (Hardcover)
Walley's writing continues to amaze, entertain, and enlighten. This series shows incredible imagination and much spiritual insight. If I had to sum it up....it's "Star Wars" the way it should have been written...with the real "dark side" against the heavenly forces. I have and will continue to strongly recommend it to all my friends.
I only have a couple of small eschatological reservations, and I don't think those interfere at all with the enjoyment of a great series. It's not the idea of a sinless milennium much longer than a thousand years...that's always been open to interpretation. But the characters living sinless lives don't seem to have much of an intimate or spirit-filled interior life with God. That didn't ring true. And in this book, there is a strong demonic power with the ability to read human minds. That would violate our free will. However, neither of these would cause me to give Walley's marvelous writing anything less than a top recommendation. Also, as others have indicated in reviewing the first couple of books in this series...the category of "young adult" isn't really accurate. Adults will enjoy thoroughly...and may glean more spritual insight as well. Job well done...can't wait for the final book! 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Whole New World!,
By T. Schroeder "tosch" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Dark Foundations (Hardcover)
Excellent work! Chris Walley's writing is very well done. His ability to draw us into the world that he creates in this series is pure enjoyment. I was able to believe and understand without having to work hard at concentrating on characters and places. The characters are developed beautifully and the dynamic of their relationships come to life. Nothing is awkward, but fits together really well and flows easily, leaving the reader with the feeling that there is plenty more to come. The third book of the series does not let down or flounder. When, in fact, the story unfolds there is so much more impact than what was expected. I'm left anxiously waiting for the fourth book.
The real beauty is the spiritual gems that come through at different places in the story. The author weaves a great tale with truths to chew on. If you like christian fiction, you will enjoy this read. If you like science fiction themes on top of that, you'll love this read. |
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