The Tower's Shadow: Jericho Series Book 1

by James Bonk

In a routine eye exam, Darren McArthur's life takes an extraordinary turn when his doctor sends his consciousness 400 years into the future. There, he inhabits the body of Kaden, an Agent serving the megalithic Tower that rules over humanity's last city. But as Kaden rises through the ranks, he discovers a terrifying the Tower's leaders aren't just controlling the city—they're consuming its citizens.

As Darren/Kaden navigates between two timelines, he finds himself torn between loyalty to the Tower and his sister Kira's resistance movement. With monstrous Elites hunting dissenters, a mysterious figure named Jericho appearing throughout time, and the dark origins of humanity's fall slowly coming to light, Kaden must Will he uphold the Tower's iron-fisted order, or risk everything to fight for humanity's soul?

Perfect for fans of Ted Dekker's "Circle Series," C.S. Lewis's "Space Trilogy," and James Byron Huggins's "Nightbringer", The Tower's Shadow blends dystopian science fiction with mind-bending time travel in a story that questions the true cost of order and control.

Strong language and violent scenes but never any profanity or sexual content.

Your interest in Jesus may increase dramatically!

405 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 11, 2025

About the author

James Bonk writes Christian Fiction to develop his own faith and as a ministry. He lives in the North Florida area with his wife, two daughters, and fluffy Chartreux cat, Porkchop. When he's not writing, he's usually swimming or building forts with his girls!

His Light of the Ark book was the #1 New Release in Young Adult Christian Fiction upon release, with multiple five star reviews from adults and young adults alike.

Besides writing, parenting, and being a husband, James Bonk is a business intelligence professional. He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering, MS in Industrial Engineering, and an MBA. He also holds his Professional Engineering license in Industrial Engineering.

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Reviews

[Denise A · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book started off a little slow for me, but interesting enough that I wanted to continue. And I am so glad I did because then it started to pick up, and what an awesome ride it turned into! I loved the allegory with Christ!! 🥰🥰 The characters were well written with depth to them and came “alive” off the page. There was plenty of action, suspense, medical intrigue, and “read one more chapter” in the second two-thirds of the book! James created an interesting and totally believable three dimensional world!! The Elites were super creepy, very creative!! I enjoyed this book very much and recommend it!

[Bonnie Fournier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not my favorite Bonk book but maybe when the whole series comes together it could become my favorite of his series. I don't think it makes sense as a stand alone.