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Wayward Son

Tom Pollack,

John Loftus

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“… kept me riveted until the end.” jillcw

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“… kept me riveted until the end.” jillcw

“This well written and complex novel explores one of the great mysteries of the Bible… Part mystery, part thriller, with lots of history thrown in, the author(s) have skillfully woven a tale in which it seems almost plausible that one immortal soul full of determination and hope could have such a huge and lasting impact on human history.” nanajlove

“Brilliant, original, and engaging…takes the reader right to the time and place of the scene. In the end, it remains a story of good versus evil, but getting there is great fun.” SirThomasPC

“…we are treated to narratives of ancient adventures that span eons and to travels throughout the populated civilized world. With occasional glimpses of the present we witness the origins of social civilization; the building of Western and Eastern civilization; the beginnings of literature, science and mathematics…an intriguing story that anyone who is a fan of historical fiction will enjoy.” cdalton

“…wonderfully rich story telling. I found myself staying up late having to read just one more chapter.” barpurple

“This read was gripping and kept we engrossed. My proof that I didn't want to put this e-book down was that I read it on my iPhone! Can you imagine reading a book with over 2,000 screens entirely on an iPhone…I highly recommend this book to everyone looking for a great mix of intrigue, biblical history, and good vs. evil. Get this e-book now…You will thank yourself and really have many interesting hours of enraptured reading. ” honoliipali

“It was a blast to read from start to finish.” geotea1776

“Like an archaeological dig, which is the basis of the story, this tale diverts, twists and turns until the surprise ending. The reader feels as if they have solved several clues based on evidence in the story only to be shown a different conclusion than what was anticipated. It shares a great blend of history, myth, religion and archaeological information that is well woven into the tale and makes for easy, enjoyable reading.” Maghnus

“The ending was wonderful and left me feeling that there was more to come.” ginger30297

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Dec 19, 2011 Cassie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: mythology-and-astrology, magic-and-other-beings, real-life-lessons

Remember when you were a child and wanted to become an archaeologist and dig up dinosaur bones? Now, be prepared to take an adventure to find the most important piece of history ever discovered. Wayward Son is unlike any historical fiction I have read. The opening of one door leads to thousands of years of history being uncovered before your eyes.

I have been hesitant to review Wayward Son because although it is a genre I love, it is not a main genre I review. I feel special that I got to read th Remember when you were a child and wanted to become an archaeologist and dig up dinosaur bones? Now, be prepared to take an adventure to find the most important piece of history ever discovered. Wayward Son is unlike any historical fiction I have read. The opening of one door leads to thousands of years of history being uncovered before your eyes.

I have been hesitant to review Wayward Son because although it is a genre I love, it is not a main genre I review. I feel special that I got to read this amazing book, uncovering a biblical character’s story that was never told. Cain, as most know, committed the horrible crime of killing his brother Able and was punished with being Immortal….sounds like a great deal, right? Watching time pass without aging, being careful to move when his secret is in danger of being discovered, watching the ones he loves die over and over, seeing the world around him change, and never being able to be at peace takes a huge toll on Cain, but in the end…will it save his soul?

In the modern day, Amanda James, archaeologist, rushes off to find what may be the most important discovery in her lifetime when ex-lover, Juan Carlos calls on her for assistance in breaking the code for a locking mechanism of an ancient catacomb. When there, she soon breaks the code and finds a tomb containing important artifacts of history. When Amanda touches a piece of tile held by two ash covered beings in a struggle, she is overpowered with the vision of Cain’s life. The book then switches back and forth between Cain’s journey and the excavating teams struggle to free Amanda from the tomb before it is too late. Introducing characters that add layers upon layers to the plot, you will become engrossed in this story until you reach the climactic ending where the pieces will all fall together.

I have never read such a well-researched book with so much history involved. My absolute favorite part of Wayward Son was the beautifully detailed history and journey through time. The authors managed to cram thousands of years into one book without the story feeling choppy or cut off. I was so amazed at the accurate bits of history, that I found myself researching periods in the book myself. But don’t let this scare you off, Wayward Son is not a history lecture, but a well-developed drama stretched out over the backdrop of time. There is love, there is pain, there are tears and after much self-discovery, there is forgiveness and resolve.

My only hesitation about the book was Amanda’s involvement. So much of the story was centered on Cain that I found myself being irritated when the story would flip back to modern day. I keep wondering how Amanda worked into the importance of the book besides finding Cain’s tomb, but “Alas” there is another book on the way where we will see more from Amanda!

Although Wayward Son is not a fast paced rollercoaster ride, it is a well-developed, layered, and intriguing story unlike any other and will delight the reader. The book does have Christian undertones but not so much that everyone cannot get something from the story and enjoy the book. I hope you “Share the Gift of Cain” as I have with my friends.

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