Plunged

by Shilo Creed

A Navy SEAL. A cloaking experiment gone wrong. A battle beyond reality.
When faith is the only weapon left… will it be enough?

The Matrix meets The Chosen in Plunged, a high-octane Christian sci-fi thriller packed with explosive action and soul-stirring truth.

When Navy SEAL Jacob Carter is forced into a top-secret experiment, he expects danger—not to be torn from his body. A cloaking device test shatters reality, plunging Jacob into a hidden spiritual realm where God’s Word and unshakeable faith are the only means of survival.

Back in the physical world, nurse Sage Emmerson refuses to let Jacob die. As sinister DARPA scientists move to exploit his body, Sage uncovers a shocking the experiment’s mysterious radiation has linked her to Jacob’s otherworldly battle.

As a global agenda tightens its grip and the New World Order closes in, Jacob and Sage must trust the divine secrets they’ve uncovered—truths powerful enough to shatter strongholds and defy any earthly weapon. With humanity’s fate at stake, Jacob faces an impossible mission that demands more than any normal man could endure…

…but Jacob Carter has never been ordinary.

“Christian fiction that non-Christians can thoroughly enjoy.” — Kirkus Reviews

Plunged is Book One in the Three Worlds Christian sci-fi series.
If you crave adrenaline-fueled adventure, mind-bending science, and faith that cuts through darkness, this life-changing trilogy begins here.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction

299 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 15, 2024

Reviews

[T. Gray · Rating 4 out of 5]

I appreciate how Shilo incorporates biblical truths and modern science fiction/ military thriller action. With hints of the Philadelphia experiment mixed in.

[Kerry Prudhomme · Rating 5 out of 5]

You gotta read this book

I really enjoyed reading this book however it opened up so many questions for my life. It really makes me want to take a deep dive into getting where God wants me to be.

[Cate · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first in a series that combines science fiction and Pilgrim’s Progress. It’s a fascinating story, and I had no idea where it was going to go. A Navy SEAL becomes an unwitting science experiment as he bounces back and forth between two worlds. The writing has some typos, but overall, it is an edge-of-your-seat thrill ride. It kept me up a few nights.

I don’t necessarily agree with all of the author’s theology, but that’s all right. It’s still a great story, so I recommend it and plan to read the rest of the series.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Joey Terry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting book

This is a totally caught off guard book! Love the book. Took me a couple of chapters to figure out where it was going. But it grabbed my attention from the very go

[LISA HAWSEY · Rating 4 out of 5]

What an interesting and thought provoking book! I can’t wait until mid July to read the second book in the series!
It has multiple dimensions, evil New World Order, human experimentation, Navy Seals, and a savior to bridge it all. I love a good sci-fi with great characters!

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Absolutely excellent book. It’s engaging, gripping, exciting, and fun! I highly recommend this for fans of science fiction. I loved it and can’t wait for the second installment!

[Dan Green · Rating 1 out of 5]

I really don't like first person present tense. However my biggest problem was the narrator of the audiobook, it was just... bland...
unfortunately these two things were enough to distract me from the story, and I dnf at around 10%

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great novel about spiritual warfare. I enjoyed the points of allegory, and there are many spiritual truths to be gleaned from its reading. There was lots of action, and the book is hard to put down!

[Susie · Rating 5 out of 5]

awesome

This is the best book I have read in many years. I literally could not put it down. A must read.

[Marla · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! I love how it has strengthened my faith. I couldn’t put it down.

[Jeremy Whiteside · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book!

Awesome job by the author to create a captivating story full of spiritual truth that will help you grow in faith. A must read for sure!

[Holli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spiritual battles tangle with shady government experimentation. Mostly well written. A few times, I would have liked more detail. Looking forward to the next In the series!

[Shirlene Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book.

Really great read. Your language, characters and description of the spirit world were so good. I really enjoyed the whole book.

[Mary Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!

I could not put this book down. It really has me thinking about my faith in a good way. Can't wait start the next book.

[Veronica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting. I would say don’t do the audiobook bc the readers read with no expression! My voice is so much better than the audio.. easier to follow with written

[Tony Rabiola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Transformational!

One of those rare "What if..." reads that makes you stop, think & grow, that stays with you and expands your horizons. Enjoyed much and recommended highly.

[Peter Last · Rating 4 out of 5]

Let’s get this out of the way: "Plunged" is a story with overt religious themes, a fact which may turn off some people. If, however, you are fascinated by the idea of spiritual allegory and quantum physics combined with medical mystery, action, and escape thriller vibes, all set against a backdrop of military experimentation, this is the book for you. The setting blends quantum physics with the spiritual world in an exciting, visceral fight for survival. The plot is a bit disjointed, mostly due to competing storylines, one in the physical world and one in the spiritual. While they are broadly connected in terms of themes, the specifics of each makes them feel less like a unified plot and more like two somewhat separate plots progressing concurrently at different paces. Connection between the storylines aside, I found the intrigue, cat-and-mouse games, and action to be absorbing, even when it is slowed down with religious content. This is an allegory of sorts, so the religious content, light at the onset, becomes heavy and dense pretty quickly. In general, the spiritual aspects of this novel are pretty good, but they do suffer a little from the fact that this story is not a strict allegory. Instead, it seeks to meld the physical and spiritual worlds, leading to a few inconsistencies as it relates to the relationship between what is spiritual and what is physical. Nevertheless, consistency across the novel is generally very good. The writing itself is not without mistakes, small things no doubt missed in the editing process, but these are not enough to detract from the experience. The style is unique and captures the attention. Verbiage is sometimes flowery but never feels out of place or unnecessary. My only real gripes are stylistic preferences: there are a lot of semicolons, and the book is written in first person present tense, my least favorite point of view. As to the point of view, it is worth noting that the chapters flip back and forth between two characters, something which can make it very confusing to remember who the narrator of each chapter is. In this case, however, the situation, character traits, and internal voices of the protagonists are distinct enough that I never experienced this difficulty. Characters are one of the standout aspects of the book. Jacob and Sage are distinct characters, each with unique strengths and weaknesses. Creed expertly weaves a story where both are the proverbial damsel in distress and knight in shining armor at different times. They must rely on each other to navigate the tumultuous events of the book successfully. Their character traits and backstories are also realistic, relatable, and relate to the past, present, and future of the story. It is important to note the religious overtones in this novel, but if that doesn’t turn you off, "Plunged" is a great book worth putting on your reading list.