5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read, 8 Jun 2005
By D. Shafer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Black Storm Rising (Paperback)
I must admit I am new to sci-fi/fantasy but this was a great read for me. Shane Burton placed my mind in some way-out places and kept me begging for more. His characters are strong, his dialog is great and his descriptions put you right there. The underlying Christian messages of grace and redemption are found throughout and give a little snapshot of the author's obvious love for Christ. It would make a great movie!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Full of Surprises!, 28 May 2005
By Jamie Beck - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Black Storm Rising (Paperback)
I don't know how I will ever be able to go back to secular sci-fi after reading this book!
Black Storm Rising is one of the most imaginative and faith filled tales I have ever read. It is set in a unique solar system with characters from ancient, modern, primitive, and advanced cultures, all of which have been creatively brought together. I am very picky about villains, so I was very pleased to discover that the Villains in this book are Star Wars and Lord of the Rings quality or above!
But most importantly, Jesus is not left out. Prayer is a big part of the character's lives...the Christian characters, that is.
This is a wonderful book that is well worth it.
Jamie Beck
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing book! An absolute must read, 13 Jan 2005
By Steffen Laursen "Steffen" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Black Storm Rising (Paperback)
I had heard really great things about this book, so I decided to check it out... I must say that I expected a lot! For the book and shipping all the way to Denmark cost almost 20$. I had great expectations.
And I must say, David Shane Burton really knows how to write an exellent story, and I did not feel dissapointet at all! Quite the opposite, actually.
The novel is filled with amazing charachters, technology and a faboulous writing skills. If you liked Lord Of The Rings... You're gonna like this.
From the very beginning you are (or at least I was) absolutely dragged into the story... even on the very first page, with a name as exciting as "Historical Background".
Usually I wouldn't think a "Historical background" could catch me, but this one did.
Shane has invented a whole new star system, with... maybe I shouldn't tell you!? You ought to read this novel, no doubt! You ought to find out yourself. An absolute must-read! The coolest novel I read - ever!