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Imagine Trilogy #2
No Hell
Eloah has returned to Earth determined to right the wrongs of the religion founded in his name. But even with his return, and increasing fellowship, the darkness that inhabits this world continues to grow, eagerly waiting and plotting to throw Earth into a perilous battle between good and evil.
In an epic story that ties together the foundations of faith and society, Eloah and his followers race to save Earth from a world-wide nuclear war. While humanity hangs in a delicate balance, evil is lurking in the shadows preparing for the ultimate confrontation with Eloah himself - and anyone he is trying to save.
In an epic story that ties together the foundations of faith and society, Eloah and his followers race to save Earth from a world-wide nuclear war. While humanity hangs in a delicate balance, evil is lurking in the shadows preparing for the ultimate confrontation with Eloah himself - and anyone he is trying to save.
- GenresThrillerScience Fiction
168 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 4, 2013
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Lex Allen
26 books69 followersTexas expatriate living in Germany where I spent most of my military and subsequent civil service career.
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September 11, 2013
This is #2 of Allen's series about religion, science and Christ's return (Eloah for his friends ;)).
This week, there was a TV series about "Jesus Christ: the terrorist". Yep! The subject of the series was all the things hidden by the Roman Catholic Church (RCC) about Christ and about Mary Magdalena, who was Christ's main disciple and the real fonder of Catholicism.
Why do I speak of that TV series here? This is only because it confirms and complements what Allen said in the two books of his series. The only difference is that Allen loooves quantum physics and all that it entails as possibilities, particularly quantum leap. lollll But, indeed, quantum physics is very interesting. I read about it in Science magazines and it made my mind boil. Science fiction authors can't stay indifferent to all its possibilities.
Ah, and as another reviewer said: "When 'No Religion'?" But, yeah, Lennon sang about it. It seems to me that the world would be much more at peace without all those religions and the fanatics who believe to know THE truth.
In short, science+truths about RCC+nice plot=Allen's series. So I give it 4 stars.
This week, there was a TV series about "Jesus Christ: the terrorist". Yep! The subject of the series was all the things hidden by the Roman Catholic Church (RCC) about Christ and about Mary Magdalena, who was Christ's main disciple and the real fonder of Catholicism.
Why do I speak of that TV series here? This is only because it confirms and complements what Allen said in the two books of his series. The only difference is that Allen loooves quantum physics and all that it entails as possibilities, particularly quantum leap. lollll But, indeed, quantum physics is very interesting. I read about it in Science magazines and it made my mind boil. Science fiction authors can't stay indifferent to all its possibilities.
Ah, and as another reviewer said: "When 'No Religion'?" But, yeah, Lennon sang about it. It seems to me that the world would be much more at peace without all those religions and the fanatics who believe to know THE truth.
In short, science+truths about RCC+nice plot=Allen's series. So I give it 4 stars.
March 24, 2013
I love this second instalment in the Imagine trilogy by Lex Allen, and yes it is dedicated to John Lennon's thoughts of love and happiness. The story, both No Heaven and this, No Hell, is about an alien human, and others like him, from a parallel universe, known on earth 2000 years ago as Jesus.
This story comes from a man, Lex, with a tremendous amount of knowledge of the World's religions and philosophies, of science, physics, and quantum science (that already proven), and quantum theory, plausible ideas by many learned scientific minds of what may be possible in humans transference of living entities and objects from place to place by thought transference. Plus an intimate knowledge of armed forces, secret and security services and personnel, of weapons of attack and defence as used by countries to control other countries. Then perhaps most insidious he has the awareness of the powerful individuals behind the world's most powerful global corporations that rule and control so much on this planet by their monetary power and resources, often seemingly unchecked.
This is a story where all these conflicts come in to play in situations too familiar and far too close for comfort.
Today's reality and how easily it can all get out of hand in the name of politics, greed and or unilateral beliefs that each religion has, that they are uniquely right and all others therefore are wrong.
Behind it is a powerful story of love, normality, ability and hope for mankind on this planet, in this universe by one clearly and cleverly explained Jesus, with a rationale for his ability to heal, to explain life and death and a form of God I could understand, made sense, and could readily accept, but this is not the Jesus who is the Son of any God, nor that set up any world church religion teaching the things it does. This second part of the story continues a fiction that I can believe easier than those of reality and taught beliefs...scary!
I recommend this story but it is important that they are read in correct sequence. I rate this as 5 star through and through.
This story comes from a man, Lex, with a tremendous amount of knowledge of the World's religions and philosophies, of science, physics, and quantum science (that already proven), and quantum theory, plausible ideas by many learned scientific minds of what may be possible in humans transference of living entities and objects from place to place by thought transference. Plus an intimate knowledge of armed forces, secret and security services and personnel, of weapons of attack and defence as used by countries to control other countries. Then perhaps most insidious he has the awareness of the powerful individuals behind the world's most powerful global corporations that rule and control so much on this planet by their monetary power and resources, often seemingly unchecked.
This is a story where all these conflicts come in to play in situations too familiar and far too close for comfort.
Today's reality and how easily it can all get out of hand in the name of politics, greed and or unilateral beliefs that each religion has, that they are uniquely right and all others therefore are wrong.
Behind it is a powerful story of love, normality, ability and hope for mankind on this planet, in this universe by one clearly and cleverly explained Jesus, with a rationale for his ability to heal, to explain life and death and a form of God I could understand, made sense, and could readily accept, but this is not the Jesus who is the Son of any God, nor that set up any world church religion teaching the things it does. This second part of the story continues a fiction that I can believe easier than those of reality and taught beliefs...scary!
I recommend this story but it is important that they are read in correct sequence. I rate this as 5 star through and through.
December 6, 2014
Further down the rabbit hole. . . .
In this, the second installment of the Imagine Trilogy, we learn more about Eloah and his companions, the Church and where it went wrong, and the main "Earth characters" and their past lives. The universe that Lex Allen builds is internally consistent, compatible with science, and intriguing. It ties together concepts from metaphysics, spirituality, the paranormal, and Buddhism, among other fields. At times it feels Unitarian or even New Age, but perhaps simply "modern" is the best way to describe it.
The author takes more risks in this book, and some of it works and some of it doesn't (at least for me), but I love the experimental nature of it. There are flashes of genius - for example, there was one conversation in particular about the two main characters and their relationships across many past lives that I thought was just amazing. On the other hand, there was a scene with the villain where he meets with his henchman that I thought was just a little over the top. Also, I was hoping for a little more background on the Eloah character specifically, and maybe a little more politics regarding the modern Church, but this is a trilogy, so probably more of that is coming in the final book.
Overall, this is another entertaining, thought-provoking book, with a cliffhanger ending, and I'm looking forward to the third!
In this, the second installment of the Imagine Trilogy, we learn more about Eloah and his companions, the Church and where it went wrong, and the main "Earth characters" and their past lives. The universe that Lex Allen builds is internally consistent, compatible with science, and intriguing. It ties together concepts from metaphysics, spirituality, the paranormal, and Buddhism, among other fields. At times it feels Unitarian or even New Age, but perhaps simply "modern" is the best way to describe it.
The author takes more risks in this book, and some of it works and some of it doesn't (at least for me), but I love the experimental nature of it. There are flashes of genius - for example, there was one conversation in particular about the two main characters and their relationships across many past lives that I thought was just amazing. On the other hand, there was a scene with the villain where he meets with his henchman that I thought was just a little over the top. Also, I was hoping for a little more background on the Eloah character specifically, and maybe a little more politics regarding the modern Church, but this is a trilogy, so probably more of that is coming in the final book.
Overall, this is another entertaining, thought-provoking book, with a cliffhanger ending, and I'm looking forward to the third!
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September 10, 2015Every time I thought I had it figured out something changed. Characters are well formed and likeable, easy to associate with, you truly care about where this adventure takes them. The series is unexpected, exciting and hard to put down. Cannot wait to find out how this ends in the third book. And darn you Carl Eagle, what is your deal!
September 22, 2013
This book which is the second in the trilogy was just as good as the first. I got through this book in only a couple of days. Now I'm just waiting for the third book to come out.
December 2, 2014
This sequel of No Heaven give us more but no better than the first book of the series. It's about Jesus' return to clean up the Catholic Church and convince the Pope to take a 180 degrees turn and to admit the truth (that this Church is a big lie) before all the faithful believers.
When the Pope discovers many discrepancies between his beliefs and those of the Church and the time line of different historical events and historical figures (Peter, Simon Magus,...), what does the Pope say? “The Church must go on”.
What infuriated me reading this is not that such discrepancies could really exist, but that's very possible that the Pope would react the same way that Sebastian reacts in this story. For the Pope and clergy, what is important is to protect their way of life, not to tell us the truth.
I’ve grown up in a very Catholic family and I know how many clergymen in this Church think first to themselves, frightened to be forced to live like Christ asked his disciples to live. Better to become more and more rich and fat than to be true with Christ’s message.
I’ve more trouble to believe that the Pope could be black and the President of US would be a woman, even though Hilary Clinton was once vying for the presidency.
I wish I could “fry”, as it happens in this book, all the nuclear weapons of all the countries that could destroy the world, including U.S., so everybody could live in peace, a least for a short period of time. I know, this is a utopia.
“Archangel Gabriel appeared exactly as Steiner had dreamed he, or rather she, would be. He was the embodiment of God’s powers... a transsexual.” :)
“It is convenient that there be gods, and, as it is convenient, let us believe that there are. - Ovid 43 BC - 17 AD”
“Written laws are like spider's webs; they will catch, it is true, the weak and poor, but would be torn in pieces by the rich and powerful. - Anacharsis, 6 BCE”
“We’ve proven the existence of an immortal soul and we are very close to confirming the existence of worlds beyond our own reality.”
All the blabla about souls and their connection to "god" was too long and a little boring.
The author spoke three times in different chapters about Maryam not able to follow Jesus after the crucifixion. The first time, it was o.k. The second time, I told myself that it was to give more details. The third time, I skipped it.
“He[Jack] was equally aware of the Church’s history of destroying any and all documents that suggested anything contradictory to what the Church leadership wanted people to know. That history was fraught with the destruction of written evidence that belied the Bible story, and Church officials had not stopped with simply burning evidence. They had also executed anyone who had knowledge of the documents or spoke out against the Church’s dogma.”
That’s not the first time I read something like that. I’m sure there is truth in it.
“He [Jack] was actually close to being physically ill as he thought of the political intrigue, the lives lost, and the immense, negative historical impact this religion had had on humanity during the creation of the monstrosity known as the Roman Catholic Church.”
If Lex Allen says that he has nothing against the Roman Catholic Church, don’t believe him more than when I say that I have nothing against it. So if you're very Catholic or even very Christian, don't read this book. It will infuriate you for different reasons that some of the things said infuriated me (because they were true).
The plot is good. It could do a nice movie.
The writing is o.k. but for a few tedious that drag on unnecessarily. But maybe it's me who have enough of mystico blabla even mixed with science.
So I give it 3½ stars rounded up to four.
When the Pope discovers many discrepancies between his beliefs and those of the Church and the time line of different historical events and historical figures (Peter, Simon Magus,...), what does the Pope say? “The Church must go on”.
What infuriated me reading this is not that such discrepancies could really exist, but that's very possible that the Pope would react the same way that Sebastian reacts in this story. For the Pope and clergy, what is important is to protect their way of life, not to tell us the truth.
I’ve grown up in a very Catholic family and I know how many clergymen in this Church think first to themselves, frightened to be forced to live like Christ asked his disciples to live. Better to become more and more rich and fat than to be true with Christ’s message.
I’ve more trouble to believe that the Pope could be black and the President of US would be a woman, even though Hilary Clinton was once vying for the presidency.
I wish I could “fry”, as it happens in this book, all the nuclear weapons of all the countries that could destroy the world, including U.S., so everybody could live in peace, a least for a short period of time. I know, this is a utopia.
“Archangel Gabriel appeared exactly as Steiner had dreamed he, or rather she, would be. He was the embodiment of God’s powers... a transsexual.” :)
“It is convenient that there be gods, and, as it is convenient, let us believe that there are. - Ovid 43 BC - 17 AD”
“Written laws are like spider's webs; they will catch, it is true, the weak and poor, but would be torn in pieces by the rich and powerful. - Anacharsis, 6 BCE”
“We’ve proven the existence of an immortal soul and we are very close to confirming the existence of worlds beyond our own reality.”
All the blabla about souls and their connection to "god" was too long and a little boring.
The author spoke three times in different chapters about Maryam not able to follow Jesus after the crucifixion. The first time, it was o.k. The second time, I told myself that it was to give more details. The third time, I skipped it.
“He[Jack] was equally aware of the Church’s history of destroying any and all documents that suggested anything contradictory to what the Church leadership wanted people to know. That history was fraught with the destruction of written evidence that belied the Bible story, and Church officials had not stopped with simply burning evidence. They had also executed anyone who had knowledge of the documents or spoke out against the Church’s dogma.”
That’s not the first time I read something like that. I’m sure there is truth in it.
“He [Jack] was actually close to being physically ill as he thought of the political intrigue, the lives lost, and the immense, negative historical impact this religion had had on humanity during the creation of the monstrosity known as the Roman Catholic Church.”
If Lex Allen says that he has nothing against the Roman Catholic Church, don’t believe him more than when I say that I have nothing against it. So if you're very Catholic or even very Christian, don't read this book. It will infuriate you for different reasons that some of the things said infuriated me (because they were true).
The plot is good. It could do a nice movie.
The writing is o.k. but for a few tedious that drag on unnecessarily. But maybe it's me who have enough of mystico blabla even mixed with science.
So I give it 3½ stars rounded up to four.
September 21, 2013
***I have the book from the author, Lex Allen for an exchange of an honest review***
No Hell is the second book of Allen's Imagine Trilogy, sequel of No Heaven.
The author starts the book where it left on No Heaven, and continue the story and questions of trust, faith, religion, believes, and power in the form of art thru the fantacy fiction world. Somehow, the author also manage to capture you in the book, as you are one of the very character, involving in all the actions itself. This book put me on the edge of the sit from the begining to the end. It is a book that is full of actions, well thought plots and plans, creative but realistic which is something that is very hard to find in the fantacy fiction flavor. If No Heaven is a big 5 stars, and if GoodReads allow any more level up than 5 stars, No Hell will definitely be a 5.5 stars read.
Allen's
readers can tell that this author is one who definitely do quite a substential research on his plot, the characters, and also have a great level of understanding and knowledge of Christianity.
Allen's Imagine Trilogy does not dismiss the idea of Christianity or such, however, it questions the teaching and how much it perhaps varies from 2000+ years ago thru human interpretations of what consider as the word of God and Jesus, or in this case, Eloah's teaching and intention for the world.
No Hell starts from where it left on No Heaven, it also end in the highest note, which left reader wonder and ponder on when the final book will be available. :)
I'm sad that we need to wait for No Religion to be available, but at the same time, i'm very looking forward for it.
I also encourage new authors that interested in Fantacy Writing, will seriously consider to give this trilogy a good read, and hopefully, produce something that is as great as Allen's with quality plot, research, and creativity.
No Hell is the second book of Allen's Imagine Trilogy, sequel of No Heaven.
The author starts the book where it left on No Heaven, and continue the story and questions of trust, faith, religion, believes, and power in the form of art thru the fantacy fiction world. Somehow, the author also manage to capture you in the book, as you are one of the very character, involving in all the actions itself. This book put me on the edge of the sit from the begining to the end. It is a book that is full of actions, well thought plots and plans, creative but realistic which is something that is very hard to find in the fantacy fiction flavor. If No Heaven is a big 5 stars, and if GoodReads allow any more level up than 5 stars, No Hell will definitely be a 5.5 stars read.
Allen's
readers can tell that this author is one who definitely do quite a substential research on his plot, the characters, and also have a great level of understanding and knowledge of Christianity.
Allen's Imagine Trilogy does not dismiss the idea of Christianity or such, however, it questions the teaching and how much it perhaps varies from 2000+ years ago thru human interpretations of what consider as the word of God and Jesus, or in this case, Eloah's teaching and intention for the world.
No Hell starts from where it left on No Heaven, it also end in the highest note, which left reader wonder and ponder on when the final book will be available. :)
I'm sad that we need to wait for No Religion to be available, but at the same time, i'm very looking forward for it.
I also encourage new authors that interested in Fantacy Writing, will seriously consider to give this trilogy a good read, and hopefully, produce something that is as great as Allen's with quality plot, research, and creativity.
December 7, 2013
No Hell is the second book in the Imagine Trilogy by Lex Allen. It was every bit as engrossing as No Heaven, the first in this series. Though not as impactful as the first book, the story was every bit as interesting as the first. Since I had read the first book, I already knew the characters, so it was easy to pick up where I had left off and follow along as they got into one scrape after another.
Still persued by the CIA and FBI- as well as one who would be the equivalent to the Antiichrist, they try and stay one step ahead of them all as they help Eloah (Jesus) complete his mission on earth. I was really grateful that the author did not leave this book hanging as so many series writers do. He closed the book at the perfect spot, and I won't have to spend the next few months until the final book comes out in constant wonder about what will happen next. I'm content, for now.
Mr. Allen is a superb writer, and fantastic weaver of fiction. He kept track of all the characters and their stories so that none fell off into oblivion. Personally, I look forward to seeing other books- and subjects, from him in the future. I recommend this series, but if you haven't read No Heaven, yet, you must do that first. Both books tie in together perfectly, and you'll miss so much if you start with this one first.
Still persued by the CIA and FBI- as well as one who would be the equivalent to the Antiichrist, they try and stay one step ahead of them all as they help Eloah (Jesus) complete his mission on earth. I was really grateful that the author did not leave this book hanging as so many series writers do. He closed the book at the perfect spot, and I won't have to spend the next few months until the final book comes out in constant wonder about what will happen next. I'm content, for now.
Mr. Allen is a superb writer, and fantastic weaver of fiction. He kept track of all the characters and their stories so that none fell off into oblivion. Personally, I look forward to seeing other books- and subjects, from him in the future. I recommend this series, but if you haven't read No Heaven, yet, you must do that first. Both books tie in together perfectly, and you'll miss so much if you start with this one first.
December 8, 2013
No Hell
In the first book of the trilogy, No Heaven, Mr. Lex Allen led us through near-death experiences, reincarnation, and a collective consciousness. Now, Mr. Allen presents the second book of the trilogy, No Hell.
The epic story spans the globe as Eloah, or Jesus, continues to be hunted by the determined CIA and FBI agents. If those pursuers aren’t enough, he’s also dogged by a mysterious being. In seemingly impossible scenarios, Eloah continues to elude his pursuers during their doomed “Operation Jesus.”
Beth and Jack, the wonderful characters we met in No Heaven, continue their work in No Hell. Through the story, their relationship continues to evolve.
With thorough research and a rich imagination, Mr. Allen has created a wonderful three-part trilogy that challenges our beliefs and our place in the universe, and shakes the foundations of religion.
In the first book of the trilogy, No Heaven, Mr. Lex Allen led us through near-death experiences, reincarnation, and a collective consciousness. Now, Mr. Allen presents the second book of the trilogy, No Hell.
The epic story spans the globe as Eloah, or Jesus, continues to be hunted by the determined CIA and FBI agents. If those pursuers aren’t enough, he’s also dogged by a mysterious being. In seemingly impossible scenarios, Eloah continues to elude his pursuers during their doomed “Operation Jesus.”
Beth and Jack, the wonderful characters we met in No Heaven, continue their work in No Hell. Through the story, their relationship continues to evolve.
With thorough research and a rich imagination, Mr. Allen has created a wonderful three-part trilogy that challenges our beliefs and our place in the universe, and shakes the foundations of religion.
August 6, 2016
As good as the first - bring on the third book!
No Hell is easily as good as the first book in the series, though with the same abundance of didactic description. Allen kicks up the action a notch in this one, as the stakes increase and the world hangs in the balance. Of course, being a trilogy, don't expect a neatly tied up ending - for No Hell doesn't deliver that. Fortunately, it didn't leave me entirely hanging, either.
Terrorism in the Middle East, church conspiracies, shadowy groups and individuals holding inordinate amounts of power...yes, this has all the hallmarks of a Dan Brown book, but I definitely prefer Allen's Jack and Elizabeth to Brown's Langdon.
Well worth a read if you're into alien or religious conspiracies - and now I'm looking out for the last book in the trilogy.
No Hell is easily as good as the first book in the series, though with the same abundance of didactic description. Allen kicks up the action a notch in this one, as the stakes increase and the world hangs in the balance. Of course, being a trilogy, don't expect a neatly tied up ending - for No Hell doesn't deliver that. Fortunately, it didn't leave me entirely hanging, either.
Terrorism in the Middle East, church conspiracies, shadowy groups and individuals holding inordinate amounts of power...yes, this has all the hallmarks of a Dan Brown book, but I definitely prefer Allen's Jack and Elizabeth to Brown's Langdon.
Well worth a read if you're into alien or religious conspiracies - and now I'm looking out for the last book in the trilogy.
December 11, 2013
Having read No Heaven, the first in this series, I was eager to read this sequel. It does not disappoint.
The main characters feel like old friends and are utterly believable. The story line is as full of tension as the first book and continues the tale of what happens when someone purporting to be Jesus who can teleport himself from place to place appears on earth.
There is conspiracy, murder and intrigue and the pace is fast-moving. There are several threads which have previously been introduced which come together in this book and the writer cleverly ties these in with one another smoothly and without confusion.
This is a great action/adventure story.
The main characters feel like old friends and are utterly believable. The story line is as full of tension as the first book and continues the tale of what happens when someone purporting to be Jesus who can teleport himself from place to place appears on earth.
There is conspiracy, murder and intrigue and the pace is fast-moving. There are several threads which have previously been introduced which come together in this book and the writer cleverly ties these in with one another smoothly and without confusion.
This is a great action/adventure story.
March 4, 2014
The fascinating story of Jesus returning and disagreeing with much that was created in his name continues. Commenting on the contents of the story would definitely spoil it so I'll simply say that it continues to be a page turner, with interesting characters and a well thought out plot.
The only problem I did have was that a couple of characters seemed to accept new evidence and change deeply held beliefs too easily. It doesn't spoil the book but it did break my immersion in the story when it happened.
Overall a very enjoyable read and definitely recommended, especially if you enjoyed the first book in the series.
The only problem I did have was that a couple of characters seemed to accept new evidence and change deeply held beliefs too easily. It doesn't spoil the book but it did break my immersion in the story when it happened.
Overall a very enjoyable read and definitely recommended, especially if you enjoyed the first book in the series.
March 13, 2014
Another five star work from Mr Allen
Again, as with the first instalment (No Heaven) the characters are just as believable as before and in no time at all I'm recalling them in my minds eye.
Believable story line, characters and good pace, the author has not disappointed and I am waiting for the third now. It seems a shame the book ended. I want more!
I recommend this series to anyone who likes intrigue, suspense, adventure and thought provoking reading.
Again, as with the first instalment (No Heaven) the characters are just as believable as before and in no time at all I'm recalling them in my minds eye.
Believable story line, characters and good pace, the author has not disappointed and I am waiting for the third now. It seems a shame the book ended. I want more!
I recommend this series to anyone who likes intrigue, suspense, adventure and thought provoking reading.
June 18, 2013
The follow up to "No Heaven" is equally vivid and engaging, continuing where "No Heaven" left off. The thought provoking storyline pulls the reader in like an addiction! I can't wait for the final book in the trilogy - its due out later this year!
December 15, 2014
I couldn't wait to read this book after I finished No Heaven and this didn't disappoint me one iota. It continues the re telling of the idea that all current organised religion is a sham. That it was invented by the churches of the three largest religions(Christianity, Judaism and Islamism) in order to control the people and bestow more power to the church. Jesus...the actual Jesus who was crucified on the cross is in this book, only the story he tells is slightly different than what's in the bible.
And the bad guy is easily a match for any psychotic super villain you've ever met.
I don't want to spoil anything what I will say is that this book wouldn't let me put it down until I'd finished it. I can't wait to get my hands on book three.
And the bad guy is easily a match for any psychotic super villain you've ever met.
I don't want to spoil anything what I will say is that this book wouldn't let me put it down until I'd finished it. I can't wait to get my hands on book three.
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