Risk

Quest for Truth #2

by Brock D. Eastman

Flying to coordinates unknown, the Wikk kids land the Phoenix on planet Evad and descend into an ancient jungle. Revealed is a highly intelligent civilization, once inhabitants, but now vanished, leaving behind astonishing technology! High stakes lead the Wikk kids on a dizzying ride from the pinnacle of a ziggurat into an endless underwater labyrinth. Dive into adventure, as the twins face a deadly showdown with the evil Ubel! Can they win the struggle to survive the savage snares, with the help of the elusive, Brother Sam?
The Quest for Truthseries follows the four Wikk kids in their desperate race to find the mysterious planet Ursprung and stop the Ubel renegades from misusing its long-lost secrets. Ancient cities, treacherous villains, high-tech gadgets, thePhoenix-- encounter all these and more on this futuristic, interplanetary adventure.

Book Details: Format: Paperback Publication Date: 5/1/2012 Pages: 320

Genres: Christian Fiction, Science Fiction, Middle Grade, Adventure, Fiction

408 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2012

About the author

Brock Eastman has a degree in Marketing and works for David C. Cook leading digital product and content development. Previously he was a producer and podcast host for Adventures in Odyssey. He is the author of The Quest for Truth series, Bedtime on Noah’s Ark, Daddy’s Favorite Sound, Mommy’s Favorite Smell, Imagination Station series; Showdown with the Shepherd, Faith and Science with Dr. Fizzlebop, and Edge of the Galaxy. He writes feature stories and the Dr. Fizzlebop recurring column for Clubhouse and Clubhouse Jr. magazines. He loves playing games and cooking with his wife and reading stories to his four kids each night, who have also been co-authors on several of his projects.

Bibliography
Taken (P&R Publishing & Focus on the Family 2011)
HowlSage (Destiny Image 2011, Crimson Pulse Media 2020)
Imagination Station: Showdown with the Shepherd (Tyndale & Focus on the Family 2011)
Risk (P&R Publishing & Focus on the Family 2012)
Coming Storm (Crimson Pulse Media 2012)
Unleash (P&R Publishing & Focus on the Family 2013)
Tangle (P&R Publishing & Focus on the Family 2015)
Rainbow Hippo (Crimson Pulse Media 2015)
Count, Hippo Hippo (Crimson Pulse Media 2015)
Happy Hippo (Crimson Pulse Media 2015)
Alpha Hippo (Crimson Pulse Media 2016)
Wasted Wood (Crimson Pulse Media 2017)
Waste Deep (Crimson Pulse Media 2017)
Truthful Test (Crimson Pulse Media 2017)
Davey and the Mech (Crimson Pulse Media 2017)
Hope (P&R Publishing & Focus on the Family 2019)
Daddy’s Favorite Sound (Harvest House Kids 2019)
Mommy’s Favorite Smell (Harvest House Kids 2019)
Bedtime on Noah’s Ark (Harvest House Kids 2020)
Afraid of the Light (Crimson Pulse Media 2021)
Faith and Science with Dr. Fizzlebop (Tyndale Kids 2021)
Welcome to Hippopolis (Crimson Pulse Media 2022)
Obby the Obot (Crimson Pulse Media 2022)
Edge of the Galaxy (Tyndale & Focus on the Family 2023)
St. Nicking at Night (Crimson Pulse Media 2023)

Reviews

[Sommer✧⁠*⁠。♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.6

[Paula Dyches · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been listening to this series with my kids (13, 11 & 9 yrs) and we've all been loving it. My daughter is the age of the twins in the story and she has commented on how dead on the author understand boys at that age and their level of stupidity, especially Austin-thinking he is smarter, braver, and should be the one in charge... It was really great to see the progression of all the characters and to see them grow and begin working together. This is a great family friendly story that everyone will enjoy. It picks up right where Taken leaves off and moves at a fast enough pace to keep everyone's attention with all the twist and turns and clues that they have to figure out. The narration is amazing and makes it even more fun to listen to. 

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

[D.T. Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

After 13 years, I'm finally getting to read this series, and it is quickly becoming one I want to add to my favorites.

[Clairia · Rating 5 out of 5]

the quest for truth series are amazing books that are appropriate for young readers. the second book risk is even better than the first one. there's danger in every chapter. the four Wikk kids continue their quest to save their parents and discover the origin of mankind. I would definitely recommend this series to anyone who likes adventurous and dangerous books.

[Hannah Coartney · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite book in the series!!!!

[Marty Byington · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great continuation of the Quest for Truth series. Lots of excitement and intrigue. Even exciting for adults to listen along with the audiobooks.

[Carson Meyers · Rating 3 out of 5]

also exciting. didn't like Austin as much in this one. but i can tell its going to get better

[Ada George · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was Fun

[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Wikk kids are in a high stakes adventure in the quest to find their parents. Flying to Evad in their ship, the Phoenix, as indicated by their parent's e-journal, they uncover amazing technology on the planet. Exploring the dense jungle, they push forward for answers. They encounter more dangers then ever before, with time running out every second they linger over new discoveries. With numerous ziggurats to explore, a forest full of wild animals, and the ever-present danger of the Ubel - the responsibility to bring the family back together rests solely on the Wikk kids.

Oliver is struggling to keep his younger twin brother under control, as Austin's escapades are continually endangering the mission. Tiffany is trying to keep everyone safe and alive. And Mason is, as always, caught betwixt and between the schemes and false bravery that Austin insists on portraying. Will the Austin put the rest of the family at risk when he goes rouge to rescue his parents from Captain Vedrick? Or will they all manage to stay one step ahead of their parents' captors despite the fact that they are continually being separated?

This was, once again, a stellar novel from Eastman. He doesn't just deliver good reading material, he will take your imagination on the ride of your life. It doesn't matter how old you are, you will drawn like a moth to a flame to the high adrenaline adventures (and sometimes misadventures!) the Wikk kids keep stepping into. The descriptions of the fantastical sights are portrayed with just enough detail to keep you informed and excited about the scenery, but are never overdone or overly tedious. This one kept me up way past my bedtime despite my best intentions, and I promise the same will happen to you until you turn the very last page. Recommended to anyone who can read, you will not be disappointed!

This book was provided for free by P&R Publishers in exchange for an honest review.

[Angie Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

So, this book was my introduction to the Quest for Truth series--my library had them shelved in alphabetical order, and I didn't think to check the series numbering--and it's still probably my second favorite in the series so far. (Also, there's just about a hair-breadth difference between any two of them when trying to choose my favorite.)

The aspect that makes this book in particular stand out for me is the power struggle between Oliver and Austin. Seriously, if you substituted my living room for an abandoned jungle planet, this could be me and certain brothers who shall remain nameless. ;) In fact, that's probably the part of this story that pulled me in more than anything, given that I was coming in partway through the adventure and had very little idea what was happening. But even though I still heartily sympathize with Oliver at almost every point, the author does a great job of balancing the argument and showing different perspectives and motivations in a sympathetic way. That's not to say that certain characters don't grow and change and admit they were wrong (bonus points!), but none of them are ever totally unlikable, even when they're frustrating.

The adventure and danger kicks up a notch in this book (or maybe my perspective is a bit skewed because I already knew the outcome going into the first book--I really don't recommend reading them out of order). Dangerous journeys, threatening creatures, chases by soldiers--it's quite a ride! On the spiritual side, the truth of the quest is beginning to be revealed; there's not much concrete understanding yet, but the symbolism is strong.

Take a deep breath when you finish this one; you'll need it going into Unleash!

[Tina Peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Risk is the 2nd book in the fascinating The Quest for Truth Series for kids 9 and up.

I love this series. It's fast paced, thought provoking, FUN and kept ME on the edge of my seat. It is a great read-aloud series for families to read in the evening or for teachers & librarians to read aloud.

"Remember those who gave us hope and honor them in all you do."

Risk opens with the kids traveling through space once again. Austin is beginning to be rebellious and strains against Oliver's orders constantly throughout the first 1/2 to 2/3'ds of the book. He's frustrated with being treated like a little kid and wants only to prove himself. Unfortunately Oliver and Tiffany are so busy telling him what to do that they aren't willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. He ends up going off on his own and finding himself in hot water more than a few times until he meets Brother Sam who teaches him how to FIND the Truth.

"Sometimes that which sets us free is not visible to the naked eye, yet is there in our time of need. Faith is much that way - it is not seen, but having it leads to the Truth." ~ Brother Sam

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Disclaimer: I was given a copy of Risk to read & review on CCB. I was not required to post a positive review and no money exchanged hands.

[TheAtticGirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Disclosure: My son received a copy of this book for review purposes.

Book 1, The Quest for Truth, introduced me to a fun new world in science fiction. The second book, Risk, begins with Austin, Mason, Tiffany, and Oliver going to the planet Evad to try to find their parents and also discover what is on Evad. When they arrive, they start exploring and find a temple ruins. They find out some odd things there. For example, one of the only ways to open the doors is to touch these pillars shaped like "upside down snowmen." These odd things draw you into the story and keep you hooked.

They split up after a bit to spread out to find anything that could help them locate their parents. They are also searching for why Evad was in their parents' Diary. Tiffany and Mason find a library that holds some answers about where they are. All is fine until Austin and Tiffany find a telescope and spy the Ubel coming.

I liked how the author put the majority of the setting in the ruins. It kept the story interesting and the reader wondering what would happen next. I also liked how he brought back Obbin to help Austin and Mason again. Sometimes a sequel to a series can be a bit of a let down, but this one wasn't. I loved the adventure and trying to figure out each of the puzzles. It made me want to read more; I can't wait for Unleash to release!

[Lori Twichell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Packed with adventure and excitement, this book takes the kids to new locations and fighting new enemies to find out what their parents know that’s so important. It’s a mystery wrapped in an adventure that’s kid friendly and still teaches great lessons about how to act. As the kids begin to peel back the layers and learn more about this lost civilization, more Biblical truths are revealed. We know what they are and we understand it, but the Wikk kids don’t. It’s a fun adventure to watch them puzzle out truths that we live with daily.

This book is long. I had a hard time getting through parts of it and it might be a push for kids to work through. With some encouragement, I think it’s worth the effort. I have hope that the payoff, when it finally does come at the end of the series, will be worth it as well. My kids love archaeology and Sci Fi. This is a great mix of both and it’s suitable for all ages. There are tense moments that could bother younger readers, but with parental guidance, it should all be good.

For the second book in the series, I enjoyed it. If you’ve got young readers that like Science Fiction blended with history or if this is something you enjoy, give it a try.

Review copy provided by the publisher. Thank you!

[Madilyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Risk by Brock Eastman. It is the second book in The Quest for Truth series, and an amazing book!
The four Wikk kids, Oliver, Tiffany, and the twins Mason and Austin, travel to Evad, a planet full of strange animals and clues of the Truth, in hopes of freeing their archeologist parents, Laura and Elliot Wikk, from the Übel, a group of villains searching for the Truth and the way to eternal life.
But they get a little more than they bargained for.
Rubies, books, crosses, large black vicious cats, a blue boy, and a red cloaked man are all part of the adventure.
So buckle up, get ready for the jump to hyper space, and read Brock Eastman's Risk!

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I review book 1, Taken, I said this series had a lot of potential. Book 2, Risk, did not disappoint, developing the story and characters even more. I felt I got to know the Wikk kids more and the quest was even more exciting, beginning quickly and lasting through the whole book. The Christian element was also coming out more. Loved it. Just saw some telling, a tequnical thing in storytelling, errors while reading. This is my favorite book so far of the series. Can't wait to read book 3, Unleashed, coming out later this year. Wish I could have it now.

[Frode · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was pretty good. Maybe his writing improved, or maybe I have become more involved with the characters. The chapters jump back and forth when some of the siblings get separated, but that's the author's privilege. It is written for middle school boys, and I think they will like it. The action moves along fairly well, and that age level will certainly identify with some of the siblings.

[Jenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a amazing book. It was interesting, action packed, and all together a amazing book. I would recommend the whole series (but I’m only to book 4 so almost done). This book was very good thank you Brock Eastman for writing this series.