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The Five Names: The Restoration Chronicles
Inkie feels commonly comfortable in his ordinary life—until that awful, curious thought. “Oh fright.” Now his mind struggles to not-think the things he is thinking: What is beyond the forbidden fence that surrounds my home town? Can he dare to search for the answer? It would be a bogglingly scary task, not the type of thing a healthy-minded Lomen would be interested in, or good at. Still….
Inkie’s journey takes him into the frightful unknown. His quest is to find the true and original meanings of five names. Along the way, he overcomes many weaknesses; sometimes the cost is great and fearful.
At the end of his quest, he meets the one called Enslaver. But, is this the being’s true name, or is Enslaver one of the changed names?
Inkie’s journey is our journey.
Inkie’s journey takes him into the frightful unknown. His quest is to find the true and original meanings of five names. Along the way, he overcomes many weaknesses; sometimes the cost is great and fearful.
At the end of his quest, he meets the one called Enslaver. But, is this the being’s true name, or is Enslaver one of the changed names?
Inkie’s journey is our journey.
- GenresFantasy
208 pages, Paperback
First published February 25, 2011
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January 24, 2013
Inkie has a comfortable life for a Loman until he becomes curious about the fence that surrounds his land. Such inquisitiveness is forbidden. He attempts to put the questions out of his mind because he is afraid of both his own thoughts and the punishment they might entail. However, despite his efforts to conform his curiosity soon leads him on an incredible journey of discovery.
The Five Names drew me in from the Author's Confession, at the very start, through to the last page. Bob Hansen's Christian faith is reflected throughout his book. Like The Hobbit, a similar story in several ways, this tale works on several levels. Children will enjoy the fantasy adventure as Inkie travels to distant lands and discovers strange new creatures. Adults will enjoy the allegorical elements of the story along with Inkie's inner journey as he grows from quivering Loman to a still frightened seeker determined to complete the task before him. The story is told with humor that all ages can enjoy.
For full disclosure, I should mention that Bob is a friend and I have read critiqued forthcoming parts of the Restoration Chronicles, but not this book. However, when he announced the publication of this first story I eagerly bought and read the novel. I would not have reviewed the story if I had not enjoyed it. I recommend it and look forward to future stories in the Restoration Chronicles.
The Five Names drew me in from the Author's Confession, at the very start, through to the last page. Bob Hansen's Christian faith is reflected throughout his book. Like The Hobbit, a similar story in several ways, this tale works on several levels. Children will enjoy the fantasy adventure as Inkie travels to distant lands and discovers strange new creatures. Adults will enjoy the allegorical elements of the story along with Inkie's inner journey as he grows from quivering Loman to a still frightened seeker determined to complete the task before him. The story is told with humor that all ages can enjoy.
For full disclosure, I should mention that Bob is a friend and I have read critiqued forthcoming parts of the Restoration Chronicles, but not this book. However, when he announced the publication of this first story I eagerly bought and read the novel. I would not have reviewed the story if I had not enjoyed it. I recommend it and look forward to future stories in the Restoration Chronicles.
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