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Finding the Light: The Peaks at the Edge of the World
On the distant planet of Terres, far in the future, young Jael finds his family being torn apart by dark forces of the Galactic System. Raised by his mother and older siblings, who believe in a distant ruler called the True King, he finds himself alone in a world that is falling apart.
Now he must put his trust in a stranger named Jon, who claims he has the ability to cut across space and time by crossing the GAP. Jael convinces Jon to take him across their planet, toward the mountain peaks at the edge of their world, to help find his runaway sister, Martina. But she has become possessed by the dark forces of the Redlarks, people who live in the Wilds. Will Jon and Jael be able to release her and escape to a better place?
This book asks: What if Christianity were to survive into the distant future? Would this ancient religion have any meaning in a complex, future technology? What would life be like for a tiny remnant who are severely persecuted and trying to cling to 'Old Ways'?
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“Ms. Erler puts religion in new settings as she uses the characters in both the past and the future to meld the consequences of a religion lost, then found, then challenged. The ride is exciting. The characters real and engaging.”
—Charlene Hecht , BA Music Education,
Longtime writer, including “Gunsmoke” Fan Fiction
“M.F. Erler skillfully pioneers a new writing genre, mixing elements of science fiction, dimensional time-travel, and modern Christian spirituality. She uses likeable characters in well-crafted settings in which we can identify with their real-life struggles.”
—Richard Bartlett, MA, PhD
“...[M.F.] Erler’s book, with its futuristic sci-fi focus and true-to-life grittiness, is not your typical Christian novel. At times, it unabashedly describes the realities of the darkness of humanity in order to contrast it with the power of hope and love found in God’s grace. This unique book is well worth your time to read and I highly recommend it.”
—Pastor Kevin Bueltmann,
Trinity Lutheran Church - Associate Pastor,
Trinity Lutheran Camp - Executive Director
Now he must put his trust in a stranger named Jon, who claims he has the ability to cut across space and time by crossing the GAP. Jael convinces Jon to take him across their planet, toward the mountain peaks at the edge of their world, to help find his runaway sister, Martina. But she has become possessed by the dark forces of the Redlarks, people who live in the Wilds. Will Jon and Jael be able to release her and escape to a better place?
This book asks: What if Christianity were to survive into the distant future? Would this ancient religion have any meaning in a complex, future technology? What would life be like for a tiny remnant who are severely persecuted and trying to cling to 'Old Ways'?
* * *
“Ms. Erler puts religion in new settings as she uses the characters in both the past and the future to meld the consequences of a religion lost, then found, then challenged. The ride is exciting. The characters real and engaging.”
—Charlene Hecht , BA Music Education,
Longtime writer, including “Gunsmoke” Fan Fiction
“M.F. Erler skillfully pioneers a new writing genre, mixing elements of science fiction, dimensional time-travel, and modern Christian spirituality. She uses likeable characters in well-crafted settings in which we can identify with their real-life struggles.”
—Richard Bartlett, MA, PhD
“...[M.F.] Erler’s book, with its futuristic sci-fi focus and true-to-life grittiness, is not your typical Christian novel. At times, it unabashedly describes the realities of the darkness of humanity in order to contrast it with the power of hope and love found in God’s grace. This unique book is well worth your time to read and I highly recommend it.”
—Pastor Kevin Bueltmann,
Trinity Lutheran Church - Associate Pastor,
Trinity Lutheran Camp - Executive Director
237 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2012
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March 17, 2013
Ms. Erler's first three books are contained within this paperback.
Science fiction complete with world jumping and body switching combine with a small group of people's search for God.
The characters are well fleshed.
Science fiction complete with world jumping and body switching combine with a small group of people's search for God.
The characters are well fleshed.
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