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Fall from Grace
“It's time for Heaven to become a democracy.”
Since leaving his calling in the priesthood and saying goodbye to the church, Paul’s life has gone from bad to worse. But now, his inability to hold down a job is the least of his problems.
He and his friends, sceptic extraordinaire Joseph and academic psychologist Lauren, are thrown headfirst into a celestial war that has raged on for two millennia. As a secret plot begins to unravel, the fate of thousands lies in their hands.
To put things right, the three of them must venture into the Heavenly Ruling Chamber alongside those who started the rebellion two thousand years ago – and survive coming face to face with the Almighty himself.
Since leaving his calling in the priesthood and saying goodbye to the church, Paul’s life has gone from bad to worse. But now, his inability to hold down a job is the least of his problems.
He and his friends, sceptic extraordinaire Joseph and academic psychologist Lauren, are thrown headfirst into a celestial war that has raged on for two millennia. As a secret plot begins to unravel, the fate of thousands lies in their hands.
To put things right, the three of them must venture into the Heavenly Ruling Chamber alongside those who started the rebellion two thousand years ago – and survive coming face to face with the Almighty himself.
- GenresFantasy
390 pages, Paperback
First published September 25, 2011
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September 19, 2012
The are a few theological mistakes, however they are easily overlooked. A great book to get people talking.
Matthew Munson is a fantastic person to talk to about writing, always willing to share his experiences in the journey of writing books.
Matthew Munson is a fantastic person to talk to about writing, always willing to share his experiences in the journey of writing books.
December 30, 2013
I really enjoyed this book - it was an easy read, with characters and a storyline that held my interest well. I felt the plot worked well, and I now need to go do some background reading on one particular character!
I was concerned as to how the writer would handle the religious aspects, but need not have worried. The setting - local to me (at least the earthly parts) added to the fun, and I sympathised greatly with Paul, Lauren and Joseph.
I was concerned as to how the writer would handle the religious aspects, but need not have worried. The setting - local to me (at least the earthly parts) added to the fun, and I sympathised greatly with Paul, Lauren and Joseph.
April 15, 2012
Great story, good characters. A really refreshing take on the Judeo-Christian mythology which has been done to death recently. But Fall From Grace has plenty of surprises up its sleeve. As a debut novel, this is a great piece of work. I will definitely read Munson's next one!
July 22, 2012
Very well written. An interesting read, very refreshing. I found myself learning a few things as well as enjoying the story. Loved the switching to different POV's occasionally, the characters and their relationships and the different take on "fallen angels".
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October 28, 2011I bought this yesterday. I love it already! :-)
February 9, 2012
One of my favorites :-)
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August 18, 2012Well, I wrote this book, so you would hope I liked it :-) I welcome feedback on this book!
March 23, 2026
If I was disappointed by Leap of Faith, Fall from Grace was better. My disappointment was partly my fault for reading the second book first, but this first book is more coordinated and together.
In this book, we are introduced to Paul, Lauren and Joseph, three friends dealing with life, love and spirituality. Paul is coming to terms with leaving the priesthood and is finding it difficult to adjust to a day job. Lauren is the psychologist completing her PhD but suffering from recurring headaches, which, on further investigation, reveal a tumour. The tumour becomes the vessel containing the angelic spirit banished from heaven following a rebellion. At around the halfway point, the book goes back to explain the angelic rebellion, Metatron and the banishment. Would I have put the heavenly rebellion first, possibly, but it does feed into the final battle and it may have been awkward to return to the heavenly conflict following the events on earth.
This book is filled with warm characters dealing with doubt, friendship and loyalty. Theologically, it may not be accurate, but it poses interesting questions about power, loyalty and compassion. The traditional good triumphing over evil provides a satisfying ending.
In this book, we are introduced to Paul, Lauren and Joseph, three friends dealing with life, love and spirituality. Paul is coming to terms with leaving the priesthood and is finding it difficult to adjust to a day job. Lauren is the psychologist completing her PhD but suffering from recurring headaches, which, on further investigation, reveal a tumour. The tumour becomes the vessel containing the angelic spirit banished from heaven following a rebellion. At around the halfway point, the book goes back to explain the angelic rebellion, Metatron and the banishment. Would I have put the heavenly rebellion first, possibly, but it does feed into the final battle and it may have been awkward to return to the heavenly conflict following the events on earth.
This book is filled with warm characters dealing with doubt, friendship and loyalty. Theologically, it may not be accurate, but it poses interesting questions about power, loyalty and compassion. The traditional good triumphing over evil provides a satisfying ending.
October 23, 2022
This was quite a different read to what I have read before. The writing didn't grip me, but the idea of the story was interesting to me. Paul and his friends are experiencing weird things happening to them, they obviously seek medication attention, but then soon realise this is all too much to be coincidence between the friends, and it must be something else.
Really interesting and original story.
Really interesting and original story.
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