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Exile of Lucifer (Chronicles of the Host, Book 1)
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Item Description...
Chronicles of the Host Series, book 1 (of 3)
Lucifer, the Anointed Cherub, whose ministry in heaven is devoted to the worship of the Most High God, has become pessimistic about his prospects in heaven. Ambition inflamed, he looks to the soon-to-be-created Earth as a place where he can see his destiny realized. With a willing crew of equally ambitious angels, Lucifer creates a fifth-column of malcontents under the very throne of God. Hot on their heels, however, is a group of loyalists, led by Michael and Gabriel, who are suspicious of Lucifer's true motives. In detective style fashion they slowly start to unmask the true nature of Lucifer's sordid plot.
Chronicles of the Host is a fantastic novel of the beginning of all things. Follow Lucifer's deceptive plans to rule over Earth and his inevitable fall from grace.
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Item Specifications...
Pages 320
Dimensions: Length: 9.02" Width: 6.1" Height: 0.72"
Weight: 0.98 lbs.
Binding Softcover
Release Date Jun 1, 2002
Publisher DESTINY IMAGE #45
ISBN 0768420997
EAN 9780768420999
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Reviews - What do our customers think?
 | cant even get through to chapter 3 Mar 30, 2007 |
| i found this book to be very boring, i havent even made it to the 3rd chapter yet, it is totally not what i expected | | |  | A Really Great Book Jan 23, 2007 |
| This is one of my favorite books about angels. The bulk of the novel is set in heaven, and I think shafer did a great job describing what he thinks heaven might look like. The only thing I didn't like was the last part of the book. About two-thirds of the novel is speculation, but then shafer ended the novel on a bible story. Aside from this, I thought the book was a great read. | | |  | The "war" in heaven from the current fundamentalist christian point of view Aug 9, 2006 |
Definitely different from Milton's Paradise Lost this book depicts Lucifer's sin of pride more as a case of sour grapes at seeing other's promoted past him. The only canonical angels besides Lucifer are Gabriel and Michael, which was good, as it seems that most of the dynanism in angelic mythology revolves around these three. Gabriel and Michael are often bemoaning the fact that Lucifer use to be good friends with them, but one never sees this side of the relationship as Lucifer is depicted as a vain and manipulative character from the begining.
The "war" is more one of back-room politics an alliances which was pretty well written, but I found the "good" angels just as conspiratorial as Lucifer's bunch and each thinks they know what God has planned. The debate between the opposing philosopher's was a bit of a let down as the establishment side gave a monologue and the rebels speech was rebutted line by line; so it was very lopsided.
The creation of the Earth was weak as it involved only the trinity. It seems the angels have nothing better to do than sing God's praises, speculate on things he never explains to them and get involved petty politics and gossip. Finally the actual rebellion was a bit of a let down. The great war is more of a chaotic political rally and the fallen angels meekly follow Gods comands to leave.
All in all it was intersting to read a different take on the Christian myth. | | | | Good reading Feb 4, 2006 |
| I really enjoyed this book. At first I was a little skeptical about reading a story about what might have been in Heaven, but this turned out to be good reading. Can't wait to start the rest of the series. | | |  | Awesome? Parts of it are. Let's go with really good. Nov 18, 2005 |
I bought this book on a whim because I've never seen anyone try to tackle the What If scenerios that accompany Lucifer's exile from Heaven. Yet, Shafer took on that project and God was with him the entire time. The end result is one of the most compelling Christian books I have ever read, with wonderful characters and actual emotions conveyed intelligently throughout the course of the story.
Yes, the entire novel deals with someone's frustration over not being held in high enough regard, but the real tension comes from what that being does in his attempt to subvert any who will listen to him, even when he knows he is fighting a losing battle. It makes Lucifer appear all the more pathetic, yet all the more flawed and interesting. And interesting is good, because an interesting book is a readable book is a good book.
The writing is clear and intelligently written, though Adam and Eve's dialogue appeared a little flawed.
Is the book perfect? No. Is it excellent? I thought so. This book was a very pleasant surprise and I found myself wanting to read the sequel ASAP. Sadly, the sequel wouldn't live up to the greatness; but in any case, this is one great book.
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