Children in the Night
by Harold Myra
PLOT SYNOPSIS (from the back of the book)
An epic fantasy of yearning, horror, myth, and wonder, Children in the Night is the story of good versus evil in a subterranean world of perpetual night. A young man and a young woman, with strange and simple ingenuity, confront the forces of darkness. Startled by the miraculous cripple who fell from the world above, theirs is a quest for the mysteries and powers of the dawn.
Series: Children in the Night (1 of 3)
Age Recommendation: 13+
Warning: Violence and disturbing imagery
Faith Based: Yes
ISBN: 978-03105-7251-0
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THE BOTTOM LINE
A unique world, interesting characters, and exciting action make this a must-read.
THOUGHTS…
Harold Myra manages to spin an engrossing tale in a wholly unique world. The story is simultaneously simple and complex, making it accessible to children but also insightful for adults. It allegorically proposes the idea that humans are spiritually blind, looking for meaning in this life but often finding none. On the other hand, much of the book simply parallels aspects of the real world, and the action is just that, making for an exciting ride from start to finish. With such a well-developed world and mythos, I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
RANTS AND RAMBLES
- This review was written long ago under a different format than I use now. I have posted it here in its original text.
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