The Edge of Paradise: A Novel

by Ken Anderson

As he lies hospitalized in a coma, a man travels to heaven and encounters several super-natural beings, each of whom instructs him in the mysteries of heaven and earth--and prepares him for a critical spiritual mission. Anderson's elegant prose imbues this absorbing tale with a sense of timelessness and power.

Genres: Christian Fiction

157 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Licensed by the Evangelical Free Church, Ken first pastored in Isle, Minnesota and later in Newman Grove, Nebraska. Then he became involved in the newly formed ministry, Youth For Christ, and served as their first full-time Magazine Editor. Ken became connected to a fledgling organization called Baptista Films, where he wrote and then directed his first film drama. Later he launched Gospel Films. Over 200 Christian films have been produced since then, including original dramas for many foreign countries. As a pioneer in Christian films, Ken will be best remembered for the drama story, PILGRIM’S PROGRESS, produced in 1977. Featured in the story is Liam Neeson in his first screen role, as Evangelist. Ken began a writing career that spanned 7 decades. 77 books were published, at least 1 per decade, with 19 books alone published in the 40's. As an author, Ken will be best remembered for his work, WHERE TO FIND IT IN THE BIBLE, published in 1996 by Thomas Nelson. Over 4 million copies are in print, and it remains a busy seller on the Nelson backlist.

Reviews

[Barbara Hitching · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. Have read it half a dozen times and each time I enjoy it all over again.
Truly, worth reading. I highly recommend it for those interested in spiritual life and heaven and who are open to stepping outside of the box - and seeing life in a new way.

[Helen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very hard to get into but halfway through it was much better. I enjoyed the second half of the book and I agree that we need to make better use of our time on earth.

[S.n. Blackmon · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a lover of biblical symbolism and epistemology I loved this mix of metaphysics and theology, though it might be a bit unaccessible to some. For those who go for that, definitely pick it up.

[Jill · Rating 2 out of 5]

The first book I've read cover to cover on theology. It's just not really my thing. But if you're into it, you might like it.

[Concetta Kellough · Rating 2 out of 5]

Tedious reading.