1 Hardcover (400 pages)

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WestBow Press

6/9/2004

4/11/2006

Ted Dekker

0849917913

0023755021625

$19.99

Book Description

Ted Dekker's groundbreaking trilogy will be the fiction publishing event of 2004. Never before has an entire trilogy been released in less than a year. On the heels of The Matrix and The Lord of the Rings comes this mind-bending trilogy where dreams and reality collide.

Red picks up immediately where Black ends-and centers around the heroic attempts of Thomas Hunter to save two worlds. With the devastating realization that he has helped unleash death into both worlds, he must now discover how to defeat this evil-while trying to save his true love.

From meeting with world powers on earth to leading a small band of mighty warriors in the great deserts of the other world, Thomas is determined to change the history of two realities-or sacrifice all in trying.

Also available:

Black (isbn: 0-8499-1790-5)

White (isbn: 0-8499-1792-1) available October 2004

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• A Captivating Read (5)
  'Red' is the second installment of 'The Circle' trilogy. It is well done and exciting.
  
  I think it is important to have read 'Black' prior to 'Red' as I think the foundation from that book is a necessity for getting this story. I suspect that 'Red' would not be great as a stand alone novel.
  
  The story from 'Black' continues and intensifies greatly. This segment is very exciting. It is hard to put down. There are lots of elements - action, suspense, and Christian symbolism.
  
  I will certainly be looking forward to the conclusion of the series with 'White' in the near future. I recommend this.
• Too many religious and emotional euphemisms and symbolisms. (3)
  Maybe my problem is that I have not read all of the books of the trilogy, but I find the plot difficult to follow. There are many pseudo-emotional situations that all leave me wondering what this is all about. Maybe it is about the writing and not the plot? But some of it is well written, some of it is rather overloaded. As it says in 'Elements of Style' rule 17: 'OMIT NEEDLESS WORDS.'
• Visual, Gripping, and Soul Revealing (5)
  When it comes to "Christian Fiction," I have always hesitated (outside of Frank Peretti). This series came recommended by my Mom. So, trusting her, I picked it up and when I began nearly put it down in the first couple chapters. Something kept me going - and then I was had.
  
  Dekker writes a dual reality story and powerfully engages the heart in the story of love, sin, grace, betrayal, temptation, and hope. This story is wrapped in thriller format - and tells of the surrender and sacrifice of Christ. Dekker had me bitting my nales, shedding a tear, yelling at characters, and longing for more grace in my life.
  
  If you are longing for a tale of the power, the beauty, and the danger of life connected with the Divine - this is the series for you!
  
  1. Black
  2. Red
  3. White
  Be sure to get them in that order!
  
  And look, they are only a couple bucks on Amazon - worth it!
  
  Go on the journey - get wrapped up in the thriller.
• Excellent Middle of the Circle Trilogy! (5)
  I enjoyed this book to the extreme. It took the characters from Black, and made them deep. It also made the plot a lot richer, and I enjoyed it immensly.
  
  READ THE WHOLE TRILOGY!
• ONE OF THE MOST INCREDIBLE BOOKS EVER WRITTEN. (5)
  Quite possibly this is ONE OF THE MOST INCREDIBLE BOOKS EVER WRITTEN. Definately that I've read. Too bad I can't give it more than just five stars! I was so in awe of this story. I can't recall the last time I read a novel with such depth and magnitude. Not since Lewis' Space Trilogy. I am not comparing them, so please don't think they are anything alike, but both had a very profound effect on me. Whether or not you ever liked Black, or even read it, be sure that Red takes a plunge not even hinted at or imagined in the first book. It was just totally mind blowing! I finished the book five minutes ago, and after sitting a few minutes in stunned silence with the impact of the last chapter, I got online to write this review. Really, Red is THAT GOOD.
  
  If you never read another novel in your life, make this the last one!!!
  (How's that for a promotional statement? It's true!)