Broken Sight

The Face of the Deep #2.5

by Steve Rzasa

The dark days are over The secret religious police, Kesek, no longer holds sway over the Realm of Five. Freedom of belief is returned. Now Lieutenant Commander Brian Gaudette of Rescue Operations doesn't have to hide his own beliefs. He can read his Bible in peace. Too bad he doesn't even want to look at it. He has a new, state-of-the-art starship ready for its maiden cruise-but the first officer is an ex-pirate, and the crew fight over suddenly legal religious differences. The Crown Marshals want their people aboard to hunt down Kesek's remnants. His wife has taken his daughter away for fear of his beliefs. And Brian has to wonder whether his God-who never seems to be around-will ever give him a straight answer. When his ship responds to a distress call on a remote planet, Brian will find his faith and duty challenged in ways for which he is unprepared. Because Kesek is not gone. They are biding their time. And they have found a weapon that can threaten the balance of power in the galaxy . . .

Genres: Science Fiction

362 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2011

About the author

Steve Rzasa was born and raised in South Jersey, and fell in love with books—especially science fiction novels and historical volumes—at an early age. He earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Boston University’s College of Communications in 2000, and then spent seven years as a reporter and assistant editor at weekly newspapers in Maine. Steve moved to Wyoming in 2007 to become the editor of a weekly newspaper there, and now works at the local library. He and his wife Carrie have two boys and live in Buffalo, Wyoming.

Reviews

[Steve Rzasa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seriously, what else would I rate my own book? :)

*** Winner of the 2012 ACFW Carol Award (Speculative Fiction)***

[C.O. Bonham · Rating 4 out of 5]

While not exactly a sequel to The Word Reclaimed and The Word Unleashed, Broken Sight by: Steve Rzasa is what happens next.

At the end of The Word Unleashed Religious freedom was restored to the Realm. The aftermath is at first glorious with every proving they can get along. Now two years down the road, everyone is either getting offended or trying not to offend others. Sound familiar? To top it off, Kesek the religion regulating police are trying to make a come back.

Broken sight is short compared to it's epic length brothers, but it is no less meaningful.

This is the story of Brian Gaudette, a Rescue ops captain and a Christian trying to learn what it means to follow Christ in this brave new era.

Though Baden is name dropped frequently, he is not in this novel. Only a three of the original cast return for this one off and two of them are second stringers. Still I appreciate them more now that they are out of Baden's shadow.

Anyone who loved the first two books in the Face of the deep will quickly devour this short addition as an appetizer to the new, The Word Endangered.

[Kevin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting story, fun characters. My only complaint is that the main character's character development was a little lacking. His interaction with certain other characters was not consistent or logical. Other than that, though, the book was an entertaining read.

[Thomas Riley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing space opera with a great theological message. Will definitely look for more by author!