About the Book
Book: Return to the Fierce LandAuthor: N.C. Bolton
Genre: Christian Fantasy
Release Date: March 31, 2020
The Fierce Land…
His escape from there still haunts his dreams with snatches of terror and the smell of blood. Dreams that jolt him awake, his heart pounding a frantic pace in his chest.
No longer a frightened, grieving child, Rikk has a duty—a mission. Myla, Rikk’s little sister, now grown herself, remains trapped in that harsh land.
Can she possibly know he survived his escape, and now, years later, prepares ready to travel back to find her? The village elders and the rest of his adopted people have such confidence in his ability to make the journey. Yet his heart is still divided, and fearful.
He should have faith, as they do.
But dread lurks below the surface of the calm face he shows.
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My Review
I enjoyed this novella. While it is in the fantasy genre, it contains many examples of spiritual truths such as forgiveness and compassion. The characters exercise spiritual gifts like healing, visions, and and receiving leading from God. There is a good exploration of nonviolence and what might happen when evil attacks. My favorite issue explored in this short work was concerning the willingness we must have to allow God to work through us.
His escape from there still haunts his dreams with snatches of terror and the smell of blood. Dreams that jolt him awake, his heart pounding a frantic pace in his chest.
No longer a frightened, grieving child, Rikk has a duty—a mission. Myla, Rikk’s little sister, now grown herself, remains trapped in that harsh land.
Can she possibly know he survived his escape, and now, years later, prepares ready to travel back to find her? The village elders and the rest of his adopted people have such confidence in his ability to make the journey. Yet his heart is still divided, and fearful.
He should have faith, as they do.
But dread lurks below the surface of the calm face he shows.
Click here to get your copy!
My Review
I enjoyed this novella. While it is in the fantasy genre, it contains many examples of spiritual truths such as forgiveness and compassion. The characters exercise spiritual gifts like healing, visions, and and receiving leading from God. There is a good exploration of nonviolence and what might happen when evil attacks. My favorite issue explored in this short work was concerning the willingness we must have to allow God to work through us.
This
is a good novella for lovers of Christian fantasy. You'll get
adventure and suspense as well as some issues to think about. You'll
be left in suspense at the end, however. Like me, you'll be waiting
for the next novella in this series.
My
rating: 4/5 stars.
About the Author
N.C. Bolton is a wife, mother, grandmother, jewelry maker, crochet crafter, and of course: a writer! She lives in upstate New York in a lovely scenic region known as The Fingerlakes. Widowed last year, she is comforted by her five sons, two grandchildren and a marvelous array of family and other loved ones. She loves the creative process, and puts her whole focus into the stories she writes. May you be entertained and uplifted by them!You visit her website here.
More from N.C. Bolton
I’ve always been drawn to the miraculous aspects of life and creation. I think almost all children experience this, but over time we become so busy and distracted that we lose the awareness of how miraculous life really is. I’m no different. Modern life is pretty demanding!
I love good movies, and I realized over time that there were a great many super-hero movies and movies with Messianic-themed heroes. It made me aware of how human beings hunger to reconnect with that sense of awe we had as children. We all need a relationship with God, not just for His abiding love and hope, the promise of eternal life, and help with the challenges of this mortal life, but to be connected to the Author of the miraculous.
That’s what inspired me to write the Fierce Land series. The scriptures are full of miracles and interventions as well as the heartfelt prayers of humans trying to learn God’s ways and overcome their own internal struggles. And that’s what this series explores, within the framework of a world that is not modern but faces many of the same issues people have always faced. I hope the story is a blessing to those who read it, and that it helps to remind us that our lives are full of miracles.
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I received a complimentary digital copy of this novella through Celebrate Lit. My comments are an independent and honest review.
(My
star ratings: 5-I love it, 4-I like it, 3-It's OK, 2-I don't like it,
1-I hate it.)
6 comments:
Thank you for the review, sounds good.
This sounds like an excellent read.
Sometimes a good allegory is the best way to portray truth.
Thanks so much for both the book description and giveaway as well. I enjoy hearing about another good book.
Wonderful review! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much for your review of my book! I'm so glad you enjoyed it and I hope others will also read and review it. Book 2 is going through edits now, so it's on the horizon! Thanks again!
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