From Sky to Sky by Amanda G. Stevens Book Review and Giveaway

- March 01, 2020

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Zac Wilson can’t die.

Daredevil Zac Wilson isn’t the first celebrity to keep a secret from the world, but his might be the most marvelous in history: Zac doesn’t age and injuries can’t kill him. What’s more, he’s part of a close-knit group of others just like him.

Holed up in Harbor Vale, Michigan, Zac meets two more of his kind who claim others in their circle have died. Are their lifetimes finally ending naturally, or is someone targeting them—a predator who knows what they are?

The answers Zac unearths present impossible dilemmas: whom to protect, how to seek justice, how to bring peace to turmoil. His next action could fracture forever the family he longs to unite. Now might be the time to ask for help. . .from God Himself. But Zac’s greatest fear is facing the God he has run from for more than a century.

Book: From Sky to Sky
Author: Amanda G. Stevens
Genre: Christian Suspense/ Fantasy
Release Date: February 2020

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MY BOOK REVIEW

Before reading "From Sky to Sky" I highly recommend reading book 1 in the series. The first book gives the journey of the Elderfolks and the Longevites. It tells the story about the people who were given a serum in the early 1900s that made them stay the same age forever. It also is about David and his discovery of Zack and the others (Moiva, Simon, Colin).

There are many plot twists and turns with intense and raw emotions, redemption and God's love are weaved into the story. "From Sky to Sky" focuses on Zac, the aftermath of what happened in book one as he returns to God.

He wants Longevites in his life but misunderstanding and century-old fears get in the way. Zac is known for his stunts and impulses. He acts with his emotions and his empathy helps him bond with others. He really struggles with faith especially when he sees how strong David's faith with God is. It doesn't help Zac is dealing with the loss of a friend who ended up betraying him and is in danger of losing his other friends as well. He is really angry with God because he feels like He let him down.

I love seeing Christian authors taking risks, especially in the sci-fi genre. Stevens created a thought-provoking story. I highly recommend reading this series.

I received a copy of the book from CelebrateLit Tours and was under no obligation to post a positive review. All comments are my own.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

As a child, Amanda G. Stevens disparaged Mary Poppins and Stuart Little because they could never happen. Now she writes speculative fiction. She is the author of the Haven Seekers series, and her debut Seek and Hide was a 2015 INSPY Award finalist. She lives in Michigan and loves trade paperbacks, folk music, the Golden Era of Hollywood, and white cheddar popcorn.

More from Amanda

For years, the theme of immortality has intrigued me. I love the Elves of Middle-Earth, the “happiest and saddest” of the peoples Tolkien created as they watch the ages pass. I love the exploration of aged sorrow in Tuck Everlasting. I’ve stuck with TV shows which shall remain nameless (but, ahem, a few feature vampires) because I’m always wondering how did this writer tackles immortality? Anything new? Are the characters convincingly old and young at the same time?
The thing is, while some of these fiction works satisfy me more than others, I’m always left with a tug of incompletion. Eventually, I figured out this tug was a story in my own head and heart wanting to come out, a contemporary story that included the gospel. What might God’s plan be for those whose earthly days seem unnumbered? How would their age affect their interactions with humanity and with faith? These questions were the springboard for the No Less Days series, and of course, the answers vary with the individual. Ultimately this is why I write: to explore people, their inner selves, their relationships. My goal is always to create characters that breathe from the page.
In From Sky to Sky, we get a look into the head and heart of Zac Wilson, who has been on the run from God longer than any of us could imagine: a full century playing the prodigal. I always try to be honest about how much life can hurt, “even” for the Christian; if we had triple the number of years to accumulate hurt in this broken world, we’d have a lot of it. That’s true of all my ageless characters, including Zac. To scratch the surface, this man fought in two world wars and has outlived all his children.
But the sum of Zac is much more than his collected wounds. He is a deep-feeling, fun-loving, generous guy. He enjoys music and physical activity. He has an insatiable sweet tooth and a need for open spaces. He’s not afraid to laugh at his own expense, and he has boundless love for people and the stories of their lives.
My hope is that readers will grow to love this young-old guy as they journey with him through some dark times toward redemption and light.