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The Jesus Ring | Hollywood Book Reviews Title: The Jesus RingAuthor: Daniel HarryPublisher: Dan’ ScribblingISBN: 979-8446235902Pages: 388Genre: Christian, Religious Science Fiction, FantasyReviewed By: Lily Amanda Author Daniel Harry’s religious fiction book, *The Jesus Ring*, follows a former soldier as he seeks to carry out God’s will, which involves saving humanity from the worst devastation ever unleashed by Satan. Peter Christian, a war veteran battling post-traumatic stress disorder, is enthralled with the gold band on his middle finger, which he found near the waterfront at Ormond Beach, Florida. Discovering the ring—which oddly shrank and changed color to fit his finger—was followed by the sound of trumpets blasting in the sky and the realization that he had been chosen. Because of this newly discovered treasure, he experiences a dramatic physical change, a rapid growth in his understanding of electronics and computer components, the ability to smell chemical odors in foods around him, an abrupt disappearance of his antidepressant withdrawal symptoms, and the ability to talk and hear God’s voice in his mind. He also acquires special knowledge and abilities that enable him to create food replicators that can instantly feed people. Additionally, he develops medical devices that, among other groundbreaking achievements, can cure chronic diseases, replace amputated limbs, and assist with weight reduction. The creator of the ring, God, allows him to have disciples who support him in his quest during a period of turmoil, war, greed, and hunger that threatens to tear the world apart. However, Peter has no idea how resilient the force responsible for ploys, oppressive leadership, and other forms of dishonesty will be against his efforts in fulfilling God’s plan. A significant feature in this compelling novel, which builds tension from the outset, is a survival and safety plan that many people, as stated in the story, were simply too blind to notice. The remarkable dreams and unwavering commitment to following God’s plan despite any risks they faced made a group of characters known as the Golden Twelve very impressive and likable. The main character effectively and impressively guides them to accomplish the seemingly impossible. Even while the climax is thrilling, it also presents a revolutionary idea that gives the story a distinctive edge. *The Jesus Ring*, a heartfelt, dramatic, and thought-provoking narrative, will quickly tug on readers’ heartstrings as stakes rise with every new chapter. Its well-developed characters propel its narrative ahead, making its three-hundred-page length insignificant as the plot thickens. It is a thrilling work of religious fiction that integrates ideas from a Biblical book that has been widely misinterpreted. The Jesus Ring | Pacific Book Review Title: The Jesus RingAuthor: Daniel HarryPublisher: Dan’ ScribblingISBN: 979-8446235902Pages: 388Genre: Christian, Religious Science Fiction, FantasyReviewed By: Susan Brown Faith is trust, trust in a God that can’t be seen but, for those who believe, know exists. That type of faith brings understanding, in moments of need, God will be present. Faith, the guiding force in this novel, inspires the protagonists of this novel to answer and adhere to His higher calling because they believe in His presence in their lives. This novel is a little bit action adventure, a little bit sci-fi thriller, a little bit apocalyptic allegory, but overall, it is predominately an interpretation of the biblical record chronicled in Revelations, the final book of the New Testament. Revelations prophecies the coming of the kingdom of God which is an end to present time and the beginning of a world made new through God’s intervention. It details the struggles between good and evil which become so egregious that God steps in, destroys the forces of evil and establishes a new order for believers. It also chronicles the Messiah’s return. Against this biblical backdrop, author Daniel Harry weaves a tale which begins when the main character, Peter Christian, finds an ancient ring on a beach in Florida. He slips it on … and his whole world changes. He is transformed from a down-on-his-luck American veteran suffering from PTSD to one of God’s “Golden Wardens,” a true believer who is called to help save humankind from itself. The ring, worn throughout the ages by many, including Jesus, not only changes Peter physically into a “golden giant,” it also allows him to communicate with God. With God’s guidance, Peter is given the knowledge to build advanced and innovative machinery — energy generators, food processors, medical scanners — that will reshape how humans function in a post-apocalyptic world. He is helped in his task by 11 other men, known as the “Golden Disciples.” The stakes are enormous — to save the world God has created for humans or to fall under the domination of Satan and his followers. Peter gathers together his faithful deputies at a communal compound that allows them all to work independently on tasks entrusted to them. Each is chosen because they too have been called to participate in the epic fight to repel Satan’s forces. Peter must convince many. He says to the U.S. president: “Mr. President, I’m not asking permission. God has told us it’s a battle to the very end, and I intend to follow God’s instructions to the letter. This is no longer a democratic country. This is a stronghold for God’s favored, and we intend to spread it throughout the globe.” He, and his compatriots, must also fight Satan’s Harvesters, giant human-eating creatures that devour the unfaithful, as well as the army he sends to the conclusive Battle of Armageddon. On the surface, this is a story about good and evil. But dive in and you’ll be swept away by the author’s commanding writing. Not only is the storyline gripping, the characters are well-developed and believable. The author’s writing is forceful, to the point, and consistent. He creates for the reader a warrior hero who taps into, not just his humanity, but that of others around him to do God’s work. He stays true and focused on the intrinsic message in Revelations. And what is that message? Does good win out
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