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Gem
From the bestselling author of Lucent Sylph comes a new story about a relationship in an unusual between the child savior of a dying planet and his handler.
The planet of Topha is breaking into pieces, and the next core earthquake will destroy it, killing the entire population.
But God has sent generations of children born with advanced brain abilities, telepathy, and telekinesis - children called upon to literally hold the planet together with the power of their minds. Few Omnicrons survive while completing their task.
Twenty-five-year-old Soleil is hired to be a motherly caretaker for the current Omnicron, the precocious and brooding eleven-year-old Gem. She finds herself drawn to the chosen child, but Gem seems resigned to his fate, as numb and emotionless as ever. Undeterred, Soleil resolves to bring joy back into his life. Can Soleil restore Gem's will to live in time? And even if she can, will it be enough to enable him to survive the task ahead?
The planet of Topha is breaking into pieces, and the next core earthquake will destroy it, killing the entire population.
But God has sent generations of children born with advanced brain abilities, telepathy, and telekinesis - children called upon to literally hold the planet together with the power of their minds. Few Omnicrons survive while completing their task.
Twenty-five-year-old Soleil is hired to be a motherly caretaker for the current Omnicron, the precocious and brooding eleven-year-old Gem. She finds herself drawn to the chosen child, but Gem seems resigned to his fate, as numb and emotionless as ever. Undeterred, Soleil resolves to bring joy back into his life. Can Soleil restore Gem's will to live in time? And even if she can, will it be enough to enable him to survive the task ahead?
42 pages, Paperback
Published October 23, 2017
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R.J. Conte
17 books35 followersRJ Conte has kissed only one boy in her entire life - and she married him - inspiring her to write about sweet or powerful love stories ever since. She writes issue-driven fiction that explores human nature and the depths of the soul while pointing readers to their Creator.
She writes a blog on parenting, publishing, painting, and perorating at http://blonderj.wordpress.com/
She writes a blog on parenting, publishing, painting, and perorating at http://blonderj.wordpress.com/
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February 14, 2018
Ahhh I LOVED Gem! Goodness, I was tearing up almost crying by the end of it!
I really really liked Gem. He was an interesting character and had a lot of personality. I also really liked his caretaker and her compassion for Gem.
A great short story!
I really really liked Gem. He was an interesting character and had a lot of personality. I also really liked his caretaker and her compassion for Gem.
A great short story!
February 2, 2018
A fantastic example of great Christian suspense that doesn't have to be boring. I was emotionally engaged with Gem's story. I fekt heartbroken for him and intregued with the world he inhabits. Excellently written and I highly recommend it, even if Christian fiction or suspense isn't your thing. You'll not be disappointed.
July 23, 2018
A Sweet, Deep Story
Gem is a really sweet read, with a fascinating premise and characters that we really grow to care about in the short amount of time we get to know them. Definitely worth the read!
Gem is a really sweet read, with a fascinating premise and characters that we really grow to care about in the short amount of time we get to know them. Definitely worth the read!
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