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Donovan M. Neal

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Donovan M. Neal is the Amazon best-selling independently published author of the Third Heaven Series: a speculative Christian fantasy four book series that explores the captivating story about the fall of Lucifer. The book takes readers on an epic journey through the celestial realms, offering a unique perspective on the events surrounding Lucifer's rebellion and his descent into darkness.

In this imaginative tale, Donovan weaves together elements of Christian theology, angelic mythology, and fantastical world-building. The story delves into the cosmic conflict between good and evil, painting a vivid picture of the spiritual warfare that unfolded in the heavens.

Donovan has published eleven books and is currently working on publishing five mo ...more

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	The Third Heaven: The Rise of Fallen Stars by Donovan M. Neal (Goodreads Author), Adele Brinkley (Editor) 4.11 avg rating — 383 ratings — published 2013 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Third Heaven: The Birth of God 4.44 avg rating — 190 ratings — published 2015 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Third Heaven: Apocalypse of Kings 4.57 avg rating — 84 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Third Heaven: Realm of the Dead 4.47 avg rating — 19 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Gospel Explained 4.17 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“Objectivity begins with the realization that one is subjective.”
― Donovan M. Neal, The Third Heaven: The Rise of Fallen Stars

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“I will put my hook in thy nose and my bridle in thy lips, and I will turn thee back by the way which thou camest. ‘Destroyer’ thou hast embraced, and Abaddon shalt thou be. From the furnace of the Kiln wast thou taken and to the furnace of Hell shalt thou return.”
― Donovan M. Neal, The Third Heaven: The Rise of Fallen Stars

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“What is madness? I merely speak those things that be not as though they were.”
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“Objectivity begins with the realization that one is subjective.”
― Donovan M. Neal, The Third Heaven: The Rise of Fallen Stars

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“My home is in Heaven. I'm just traveling through this world.”
― Billy Graham

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“Leave it to a Jedi never to give you a straight answer.”
― Kevin J. Anderson, Star Wars: Darksaber

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“It is what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it.”
― Oscar Wilde

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This is an open forum for people to discuss Christ-themed books. Whether you'd like to discuss theology, biographies, church history, novels or anythi ...more

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Always looking for new members The purpose of this group is to honor God by discussing, promoting and writing speculative fiction. It is primarily i ...more

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A group for fans of Christian spec fic — fantasy, sci-fi, space opera, time-travel, dystopia, superheroes, all that good stuff.

Willing To Review Christian Group — 701 members — last activity 54 minutes ago
This is a group of Christians or people who are willing to review books from authors or writers from many different genres of Christian literature (MA This is a group of Christians or people who are willing to review books from authors or writers from many different genres of Christian literature (MAINLY, NEW AUTHORS AND STRUGGLING AUTHORS WHO NEED EXPOSURE ) If you are willing to review a book for a struggling or up and coming author please join the group. “AUTHORS” post your work on the book shelf, (Please don’t post any books, unless you are the author of that book) and want a review done of your work “AND” you are willing to send the willing reviewer a free copy of your book to be reviewed. After you post your book, leave a comment in the discussion board with info about yourself, so that the willing reviewer who has interest in reviewing your book can contact you, letting you know that they are interested and willing to review your book……. "WILLING" reviewers, please place your review here on Goodreads . “AUTHORS” Don’t worry if you get more than one person willing to review your work; that's a plus! The more exposure you get the better for your book, especially if you get good reviews. This will be up to you “the author” about how many reviewers you decide to send your book to. This is good for reviewers too; they can get overloaded with books and the work becomes tedious, so this way even a reviewer can limit how many books they are willing to review. I encourage authors and reviewers to join this group, because there are authors who also review. “AUTHORS” UNFORTUNATELY, even though you place your book on the bookshelf and post info about your book in the discussion board, does not guarantee you will get someone to review your work; all you can do is display your works here, and ask if anyone is willing to review your book. Every so often, I will send out a message to all the members, informing them of authors who are interested in a book review, so potential reviewers can look on the bookshelf and in the discussion board, to see if there are any books that they are willing to review. Let’s have fun! Thank You and God Bless. ...more

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Jun 01, 2015 10:28AM

Carolyn wrote: "Just listened to an Audio Book clip for Third Heaven- The Birth of God. Excellent! I never listened to a book before, but the reader has a great voice and did a great job!"

Thanks Carolyn! I'm very excited! I hope we can have the audio book out next week sometime! I praise God for you and others who have supported my writing.

Donovan

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Jun 01, 2015 07:18AM

Just listened to an Audio Book clip for Third Heaven- The Birth of God. Excellent! I never listened to a book before, but the reader has a great voice and did a great job!

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Mar 30, 2014 07:57PM

I just wanted everyone to know that book two of the Third Heaven series is well underway. Titled The Third Heaven: The Birth of God. In the next novel we will journey to see the aftermath of Lucifer's fall from Heaven, and the powerful choices that must be made to combat the greatest antagonist mankind has ever known. At 30,000 words I'm well underway. What would you do for love?"

See the new debut book trailer here!
http://donovanmneal.wix.com/donovanmn...

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