Gideon's Dawn
Paperback, 521 pages
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A Parallel World, A Parallel Time...The light began to move toward Gideon. Racing, faster and faster, it silently brightened until it filled his whole world. As it neared, he leaned forward and looked into the light to see the power, the immeasurable power, coming to reside in him, coming to be his alone...But as the light came, it changed. What was a distant star took the shape of a flaming sword, emblazoned with pure fire that burned hotter than even the world could bear. And there was something else--Gideon could see more than just a sword. Someone was holding it. Someone more brilliant than the sun--and more terrible. Someone who was coming. For him...
In the style of classic fantasy epics, Warden creates a mystical realm where an ordinary man must confront his fears to comprehend his extraordinary destiny.
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"A Fantasy and a Hope"
Christian fantasy...To some this is an oxymoron. Although Tolkien and Lewis were forerunners in the genre, the church world has often thumbed its nose at the power of myth and fantasy to paint christological themes. Conversely, some Christian fantasists have gone too far with the insertion of biblical ideas and weakened the power of their stories in the process.
"Gideon's Dawn" is a welcome addition to the short list. It's greatest strength lies in the main character's weakness. Gideon Dawning is a flawed and cynical man. As he struggles in our own world with questions of family and the past, he proves sympathetic, yet hard to reach. When a mysterious... More >
Christian fantasy...To some this is an oxymoron. Although Tolkien and Lewis were forerunners in the genre, the church world has often thumbed its nose at the power of myth and fantasy to paint christological themes. Conversely, some Christian fantasists have gone too far with the insertion of biblical ideas and weakened the power of their stories in the process.
"Gideon's Dawn" is a welcome addition to the short list. It's greatest strength lies in the main character's weakness. Gideon Dawning is a flawed and cynical man. As he struggles in our own world with questions of family and the past, he proves sympathetic, yet hard to reach. When a mysterious... More >
"I love this book!"
As an avid aficionado of good books, let me tell you that Gideon's Dawn is a rare treat worthy of your thoughtful consideration and adventure-seeking heart. Few books have captivated me as this one does. I HIGHLY recommend this book!!
"Gideon's Dawn"
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters are fleshed out (with more to learn about them as the story progresses into the next two books), and the story is riveting. As well, Warden creates a compelling world where words have power. You may or may not like Gideon at the beginning, but by the end you'll love him! But be warned: the ending will leave you hungry for more!
"Unexpected"
I first read Gideon's Dawn as a jaded editor who expected average reading at best. Before I hit page 100, I found myself wrapped up in the story, forgetting that I had intended to be hard on this debut fiction effort from Michael Warden. I found the experience of reading this book to be tragic, beautiful, hopeful, poetic, thought-provoking, and inspiring.
Gideon Dawning is a cynical graduate assistant who is miraculously transported - no, birthed through the earth itself - into an alternate universe where words don't simply have power, they ARE power. And in this alternate place, young Gideon find that he holds the power of the word - which makes him an immediate... More >
I first read Gideon's Dawn as a jaded editor who expected average reading at best. Before I hit page 100, I found myself wrapped up in the story, forgetting that I had intended to be hard on this debut fiction effort from Michael Warden. I found the experience of reading this book to be tragic, beautiful, hopeful, poetic, thought-provoking, and inspiring.
Gideon Dawning is a cynical graduate assistant who is miraculously transported - no, birthed through the earth itself - into an alternate universe where words don't simply have power, they ARE power. And in this alternate place, young Gideon find that he holds the power of the word - which makes him an immediate... More >
"Astounding Imagery..."
Michael Warden's gift for creating worlds that leap from the pages of this book underscore one of the central themes of this book: words hold power beyond what most would imagine.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a great fantasy novel. I own the first edition, but I'll be picking up this one for the amazing artwork.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a great fantasy novel. I own the first edition, but I'll be picking up this one for the amazing artwork.
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