A debut novel by Matthew Munson, 'Fall From Grace' follows the lives of three friends who find themselves somehow caught in middle of the wars in Heaven which started over two thousand years ago. Paul, an ex-priest, feels his life is passing him by since he left his calling, and the increasing frequency of his dreams doesn't help. He can't even shake the feeling after talks with Joseph, his best friend and sceptic extraordinaire. Joseph's sister Lauren is happy with her new post as a Psychologist at the local university, but just wishes her long-suffered mental absences would stop. As their true identities are revealed, Paul, Joseph and Lauren must venture to the Ruling Chamber itself to come face to face not only the Almighty himself, but with those who started the rebellion over two millennia ago.
The are a few theological mistakes, however they are easily overlooked. A great book to get people talking. Matthew Munson is a fantastic person to talk to about writing, always willing to share his experiences in the journey of writing books.
I really enjoyed this book - it was an easy read, with characters and a storyline that held my interest well. I felt the plot worked well, and I now need to go do some background reading on one particular character! I was concerned as to how the writer would handle the religious aspects, but need not have worried. The setting - local to me (at least the earthly parts) added to the fun, and I sympathised greatly with Paul, Lauren and Joseph.
Great story, good characters. A really refreshing take on the Judeo-Christian mythology which has been done to death recently. But Fall From Grace has plenty of surprises up its sleeve. As a debut novel, this is a great piece of work. I will definitely read Munson's next one!
Very well written. An interesting read, very refreshing. I found myself learning a few things as well as enjoying the story. Loved the switching to different POV's occasionally, the characters and their relationships and the different take on "fallen angels".
This was quite a different read to what I have read before. The writing didn't grip me, but the idea of the story was interesting to me. Paul and his friends are experiencing weird things happening to them, they obviously seek medication attention, but then soon realise this is all too much to be coincidence between the friends, and it must be something else.