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Humankind was commanded to fill the earth and subdue it, and they have obeyed. In doing so, many have forgotten their Creator; thus, Noah of Eden, a preacher of righteousness, has spent the last few centuries as a wanderer in the world, proclaiming the old, true ways.
His mission is interrupted when a brutal, mysterious enemy fans the embers of lust for power into flames of war. Gathering companions, he races to avert disaster where he can, while realizing that—in more ways than he could have imagined—the earth, and everything in it, is fallen.
His mission is interrupted when a brutal, mysterious enemy fans the embers of lust for power into flames of war. Gathering companions, he races to avert disaster where he can, while realizing that—in more ways than he could have imagined—the earth, and everything in it, is fallen.
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First published December 7, 2017
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May 6, 2018
After reading the first volume of the Antediluvian Legacy series, I couldn't wait to get my hands on the second volume. It did not disappoint. Huffman has given us another rich and creative story about Noah and the mighty men of old who lived before the great flood.
As the author of my own Noah series (Remnant Trilogy), I enjoy the opportunity to see how others portray the man and his times. Huffman's series spends more time fleshing out the wickedness of the antediluvian world, but he does not go too far in describing some of the vile behaviors. I would not recommend it for the youngest readers or for those who are very sensitive to violence, sensuality, and crude talk (I've had enough people complain about my own books that are relatively tame in these categories, so I shudder to think what they would say about these books). Huffman also had the freedom to explore a major part of the antediluvian world that had to be minimized in my own series for certain reasons. I say that to point out that these two series are quite different, yet I find both of them to be enjoyable (of course I'm biased toward my own).
Fallen moves Noah's story ahead roughly 400 years and follows him and a small band of righteous people who travel the world helping the helpless and bringing the Creator's message to them. But a vile and seemingly unstoppable force has been driving people from their lands toward the safety of the city of Atlantis (previously called the city of Enoch in book 1, but its name was changed due to the events in book 1). Noah and his group race to warn others of the impending destruction, and the book culminates with a highly entertaining war at Atlantis. Some of my favorite characters from the first volume return to play key roles in this one. So if you liked Gilyon, the young giant Noah met in the first book, you'll enjoy seeing how he has developed in Fallen.
I appreciate that Huffman does not make many of the common assumptions as most writers and commentators about the "mighty men of old, men of renown" of the antediluvian world. That is, most writers view every single one of these individuals as being evil incarnate, but the Bible does not necessarily make such a claim, particularly at the time Huffman's story covers. So it is fun to see some of them cast in a different light. Also, he includes several hints about certain characters that explain how later legends and myths arose.
As the author of my own Noah series (Remnant Trilogy), I enjoy the opportunity to see how others portray the man and his times. Huffman's series spends more time fleshing out the wickedness of the antediluvian world, but he does not go too far in describing some of the vile behaviors. I would not recommend it for the youngest readers or for those who are very sensitive to violence, sensuality, and crude talk (I've had enough people complain about my own books that are relatively tame in these categories, so I shudder to think what they would say about these books). Huffman also had the freedom to explore a major part of the antediluvian world that had to be minimized in my own series for certain reasons. I say that to point out that these two series are quite different, yet I find both of them to be enjoyable (of course I'm biased toward my own).
Fallen moves Noah's story ahead roughly 400 years and follows him and a small band of righteous people who travel the world helping the helpless and bringing the Creator's message to them. But a vile and seemingly unstoppable force has been driving people from their lands toward the safety of the city of Atlantis (previously called the city of Enoch in book 1, but its name was changed due to the events in book 1). Noah and his group race to warn others of the impending destruction, and the book culminates with a highly entertaining war at Atlantis. Some of my favorite characters from the first volume return to play key roles in this one. So if you liked Gilyon, the young giant Noah met in the first book, you'll enjoy seeing how he has developed in Fallen.
I appreciate that Huffman does not make many of the common assumptions as most writers and commentators about the "mighty men of old, men of renown" of the antediluvian world. That is, most writers view every single one of these individuals as being evil incarnate, but the Bible does not necessarily make such a claim, particularly at the time Huffman's story covers. So it is fun to see some of them cast in a different light. Also, he includes several hints about certain characters that explain how later legends and myths arose.
January 7, 2018
Another great book by R. M. Huffman! I'm already anticipating the next one in the series!
February 28, 2018
Back in 2016, I was blown away when I read Leviathan (the first book in this trilogy). I am very sad to say that I did not feel the same, this time around. I am not sure if it was because of the lengthy wait, if my expectations were set too high, or simply because the first book was unlike anything else I had read at the time. Whatever the reason, this book fell short of the first one.
After an excellent Prologue, we are introduced to the city of Phempor, where Noah has been spending some time. I only mention this because I wonder if perhaps the Prince of Phempor was perhaps an ancestor of Vlad Tepes?
We then find out that it has been 400 years since Leviathan took place. Enoch, Cain's City, has now become Atlantis (how cool is that?!?) There is also a new Nephilim character, Eroch, introduced - who I love!
After the above, there just seemed to be some kind of disconnect for me. Some of the story seemed incohesive. I was wishing for a map or a timeline, and the story just did not seem as immersive.
Then, about half-way through the book, a huge revelation revealed itself, tying directly back to the end of the first book, and once you get to the part where Noah and Phiaphara are separated from their party by a wyvern attack, the book really picks up its pace!
So while the mid-portion had a bit of a misstep, for me, the latter-half, filled with great war/battle scenes, is terrific.
With all of that said, I am still, very much, looking forward to Remnant! (Book 3 of the trilogy)
After an excellent Prologue, we are introduced to the city of Phempor, where Noah has been spending some time. I only mention this because I wonder if perhaps the Prince of Phempor was perhaps an ancestor of Vlad Tepes?
We then find out that it has been 400 years since Leviathan took place. Enoch, Cain's City, has now become Atlantis (how cool is that?!?) There is also a new Nephilim character, Eroch, introduced - who I love!
After the above, there just seemed to be some kind of disconnect for me. Some of the story seemed incohesive. I was wishing for a map or a timeline, and the story just did not seem as immersive.
Then, about half-way through the book, a huge revelation revealed itself, tying directly back to the end of the first book, and once you get to the part where Noah and Phiaphara are separated from their party by a wyvern attack, the book really picks up its pace!
So while the mid-portion had a bit of a misstep, for me, the latter-half, filled with great war/battle scenes, is terrific.
With all of that said, I am still, very much, looking forward to Remnant! (Book 3 of the trilogy)
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