Transcendence

The Creativity Stone #2

by Caleb Ward

When humanity seeks to play divine, can God’s truth overcome the impending destruction?Embark on an epic journey with Joshua and Namid as they confront the consequences of wielding the power of creation.

In the riveting sequel to the acclaimed Christian fantasy novel, Downfall, these two friends must navigate the perilous layers of Transcendence, a world shaped by their former friend’s corrupted mind.

As chaos unfolds and the boundaries between humanity and divinity blur, they face a daunting

When humanity seeks to play divine, can God’s truth overcome the impending destruction of two interconnected worlds?

407 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 28, 2025

Reviews

[Jennifer Reynolds · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. When Joshua and Namid go to try to rescue their best friend Dedecus from the creativity stone and the world he has created, they did not know what they would face. But with God to guide them they get through the world that Dedecus created. After being hurt by the people in his world, all he wanted was to be able to make a world where he is loved and in control of everything. This part spoke to me as someone who has been hurt and wishes to change things, sometimes, you get what you wish for, and it isn't truly what you wanted. I found myself hoping for the best for all of the characters, because they came to life and felt so real.

[DeLondra DeFreeze · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don’t usually write reviews, but I read this book and had to share. I’ve been looking for a fantasy novel that awakens my imagination and has a strong theme around friendship. Transcendence was the adventure I’ve been looking for.

To me, this book is about the reality of how horrific a common human desire can actually be: getting everything we want. It was nice to be transported into a new world, but I didn’t expect to cry with and for the characters I saw myself in. This is the first book I’ve read from the Creativity Stone series and I’m excited to go back and buy the first book, Downfall.

[Sheena M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Transcendence" addresses the limits of the human potential for creation while immersing the reader in a vivid fantasy world populated by relatable characters. Why does humankind still need God if we can resolve our material needs without Him? The protagonist's answer to this question is simple yet profound, and well worth the read. Redemption is also central to this story, addressing how easily a person can spiral into destructive tendences--both of the self and of the people around them--when they allow injustice to blind them to the love and grace already present. That too is a hopeful message increasingly necessary in the modern world.

[Brianne Ariel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripping and inspiring, this book was hard to put down!
To try to save their friend Joshua and Namid travel to Transcendence, the world Dedicas created with the powerful but rage enhancing creativity stone. In that world they wrestle with their fears and are challenged to understand how God sees them.
God’s truth shines through in this story. And, though the characters and the setting are fiction, the lessons the characters learn are very relatable. Honestly, when they were in layer five, I cried. Namid wrestling with feeling broken really hit home for me. Though my experience is different from hers, God used this story to help heal my heart of past hurts.
The best stories leave the reader changed for the better.
This is one of those stories.

I highly recommend this book!