Sunday, April 28, 2013

A Review of Cast of Stones



            A great frustration of many in the realm of Christian fiction is the lack of imagination or uniqueness.  This may sound like a slightly exaggerated claim, but there is often a limit of Christian fiction that is not geared towards Amish romance, Old west romance, or murder and drama.  None of these are a bad genre, or ones that should be dismissed or ignored, but these limit the appeal of Christian fiction.  It is for this reason I was very excited when Bethany House announced the release of a new book by Patrick W. Carr A Cast of Stones: The Staff & The Sword.
             
           Set in an almost middle age’s world, A Cast of Stones is a book that gets off to a quick start with action, adventure, and examination of life.  This is the first book in a series that Patrick Carr is offering, and it seems to be a story that will excite and enthrall. The story begins with a young man by the name of Errol who sets out on what seems to be a simple task, and one that he has done many times, but that quickly takes twists and turns that young Errol could not expect.
            
           As the story progresses many changes begin to happen to Errol as his identity and character are challenged, and he must either stay who he is, or become who he was destined to be while being confronted with insurmountable odds.  Throughout this story Errol is challenged with a pain that he had spent year suppressing through drink.  Errol is not only haunted by these great pains, but also sought after by enemies whom he does not know, and thrown apparently off track by events outside of his control.
            
           Patrick Carr did more than just write intriguing fiction with Cast of Stones, instead he also offers character lessons and moral challenges.  In its pages Carr creates a mirror for self-examination.  It is for this reason that I give this book five stars for interest, intent, and intrigue.  If you love fantasy and adventure, then Cast of Stones: The Staff & The Sword is a book worth reading.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Bethany House as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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