Torn

by James Owens

Torn is the first book in the Torn Trilogy. This story is about a young man named Christopher “Chris” Smith who struggles with acceptance and faith. He feels like an outcast in his church, people make fun of the way he looks, and he doesn't have any friends. He desperately wants to fit in somewhere. At the most vulnerable time in his life, Chris is introduced to,“Luciferism.”

Over the course of the story, a chain reaction of tragedy and chaos affect people who have been a part of his life. This story is filled with suspense, thrilling plot twists, and unforeseen events. This story will play with your mind and emotions. Torn will leave you guessing, what will happen next...


Reviews:


Torn by James Owens is a very intriguing read that captivated my attention as I read its pages. It Reminded me of many spiritual trials in my own life. All of us face trials in our lives, it is those issues of life that formulate who we become. James leaves us guessing how faith will reformulate the lives of the characters in this story. I am anxiously waiting for the next book of his trilogy. James get busy we are waiting to see how God’s power wins yet again.

Richard Motzing
Associate Pastor
The Summit Church Indiana, PA



I’ve had the privilege of reviewing the book Torn. The only problem I had with it was I didn’t have enough hours in one day to complete the read because I didn’t want to put it down.

My desire to read Christian Fiction, for whatever reason, waned over the last fifteen-years or so. My favorite fictional novel to date has still been, This Present Darkness by Frank Peretti. In fact, I felt the familiar thrill with James Owens’s book as I did with Frank Peretti’s book.

I got to know the characters with in a short period of time and looked forward to the evolution of their pilgrim’s progress and their tests, trials, and temptations. I believe it is a renewed revelation of spiritual truth, deception, and warfare. Like many good story lines, I wish the novel was longer and I guess I just have to wait for James’s next book in the trilogy.

Mike Modica
City Pastor & Police Chaplain
Lead Pastor
First Assembly Deland Church
Deland, FL

252 pages, Paperback

Published May 23, 2018

About the author

James Owens was born in Orlando, FL in May 1976. James was raised in Orlando until his family moved to Deltona, FL in 1986. James has one sibling, an older sister. James attended Deltona Elementary School, Deltona Middle School, and Trinity Christian Academy in Deltona, FL. James attended Youth Group at Church in the Son in Orlando, FL. Where he received Jesus as his Savior.

James married his wife in January 2005 in Colorado. James served in the United States Army and went to college at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he majored in History. James also took online courses at Southern New Hampshire University, where he majored in English with a focus in Creative Writing.

James began his writing career in 2013. James’s writing comes from the dreams he has. James believes God has given him this gift, so he focuses his writing in the Christian fiction genre, focusing on suspense, and thrilling plots. When James isn't writing, he enjoys spending time with his family fishing, watching movies, traveling, and reading. James is a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Cubs, and the Pittsburgh Penguins. James’s Favorite Christian band is Skillet and his favorite Christian music artist is Zach Williams. James and his wife have three children, a daughter and two sons.

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Reviews

[Deborah McLain · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gripping suspense

Torn is a suspenseful story in which one family member `s decision could possibly tear the family apart as he delves into the Satanist practices. Several times I was surprised by the out come of the characters.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story and will be eagerly waiting for the sequel to come out.