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The Eden Stories #1
The Longest Day
WINNER: 2020 BEST BOOK AWARD FOR RELIGIOUS FICTION SPONSORED BY AMERICAN BOOK FEST
What would happen if an astronaut from earth, a fallen and sinful man, discovered a planet where Adam and Eve hadn’t eaten from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil?
Adon was the only perfect planet left in the universe …Until, Adam Lang, an astronaut from Earth arrived and ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, bringing devastating consequences. The Garden of Eden was destroyed, Adam and Eve were murdered, and sin, evil rulers, sicknesses, and death devastated the once pristine planet.
Who will save the people before it’s too late? And what will happen to the man from Earth who caused all the destruction?
The Longest Day is one man’s story of romance, loss, science, discovery, mystery, sin, and salvation as Adam Lang’s life is chronicled from his time on Earth to his discovery of intelligent life on a planet millions of miles away. What he really discovered was something he least expected to find … God.
Best-selling author, Terry Toler, has written thirteen non-fiction books and eight novels. The Longest Day is the first of five Eden Series novels and the one that started the franchise.
Other Eden Stories Books
The Reformation of Mars (Release date November 6, 2020.)
The Great Wall of Ven-Us (Release date December 1, 2021)
Saturn: The Eden Experiment (Release date January 1, 2021)
The Late Great Planet Jupiter (Release Date February 1, 2021)
What would happen if an astronaut from earth, a fallen and sinful man, discovered a planet where Adam and Eve hadn’t eaten from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil?
Adon was the only perfect planet left in the universe …Until, Adam Lang, an astronaut from Earth arrived and ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, bringing devastating consequences. The Garden of Eden was destroyed, Adam and Eve were murdered, and sin, evil rulers, sicknesses, and death devastated the once pristine planet.
Who will save the people before it’s too late? And what will happen to the man from Earth who caused all the destruction?
The Longest Day is one man’s story of romance, loss, science, discovery, mystery, sin, and salvation as Adam Lang’s life is chronicled from his time on Earth to his discovery of intelligent life on a planet millions of miles away. What he really discovered was something he least expected to find … God.
Best-selling author, Terry Toler, has written thirteen non-fiction books and eight novels. The Longest Day is the first of five Eden Series novels and the one that started the franchise.
Other Eden Stories Books
The Reformation of Mars (Release date November 6, 2020.)
The Great Wall of Ven-Us (Release date December 1, 2021)
Saturn: The Eden Experiment (Release date January 1, 2021)
The Late Great Planet Jupiter (Release Date February 1, 2021)
246 pages, ebook
Published September 28, 2020
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About the author
Terry Toler
61 books91 followersTERRY TOLER is a international #1 best selling and award winning author who has written seventeen non fiction books and thirty novels including the Jamie Austen and Alex Halee spy stories along with The Eden Stories. He is a public speaker, counselor, and retired entrepreneur. Impacting the lives of people worldwide through storytelling has become one of his passions in life. He can be followed at terrytoler.com.
"Terry Toler is well written, and a rising star in literary fiction." Michael DeAngelo (Reviewer)
The Longest Day won the 2020 Best Book Award for Religious Fiction sponsored by American Book Fest. Saving Sara and The Late Great Planet Jupiter were both finalists for the 2021 Best Book Award in the Thriller/Adventure and REligious Fiction categories.
"Terry Toler is well written, and a rising star in literary fiction." Michael DeAngelo (Reviewer)
The Longest Day won the 2020 Best Book Award for Religious Fiction sponsored by American Book Fest. Saving Sara and The Late Great Planet Jupiter were both finalists for the 2021 Best Book Award in the Thriller/Adventure and REligious Fiction categories.
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January 24, 2021
LOTS OF COOL SPACE THEORY
Enjoyed the jokes... and I also enjoyed all of the Bible references along with the concept of other “Edens” in the universe... I was surprised that it was almost half way through the book before NASA finally made the launch. I would have found the storyline to be considerably more interesting if more time was spent on the destination rather than so much about the preflight drama...
Enjoyed the jokes... and I also enjoyed all of the Bible references along with the concept of other “Edens” in the universe... I was surprised that it was almost half way through the book before NASA finally made the launch. I would have found the storyline to be considerably more interesting if more time was spent on the destination rather than so much about the preflight drama...
July 25, 2021
The first part was good because of the interaction of people. The first half of part two was boring because only about one man and his spaceship. The second half was very good because it was about Adam and his finding Adam and Eve and then finding God. Then it goes through the fall of the planet Adon.
September 20, 2021
So intriguing!
Wow! How exciting and captivating to use a genius atheist astronaut as the protagonist in a science fiction alternative Adam and Eve account. I tend to be a slow reader—often taking weeks to finish a book. I couldn’t stop reading this one, and finished it in one weekend.
Wow! How exciting and captivating to use a genius atheist astronaut as the protagonist in a science fiction alternative Adam and Eve account. I tend to be a slow reader—often taking weeks to finish a book. I couldn’t stop reading this one, and finished it in one weekend.
January 12, 2021
Knowledge is shared through fiction
Though the book is diction, the knowledge isn't. Space travel (I am unsure of the mechanics... But the book is fiction so I don't need to).. finding the answer will bring you to tears. The possibilities and the things that happen..
Though the book is diction, the knowledge isn't. Space travel (I am unsure of the mechanics... But the book is fiction so I don't need to).. finding the answer will bring you to tears. The possibilities and the things that happen..
February 5, 2021
Excellent novel
This book has mystery and suspense and romance but it is so original! Its not your everyday mystery or story. I do not have the words to explain how good it is, I just highly recommend b you to read it. It is a Christian novel.
This book has mystery and suspense and romance but it is so original! Its not your everyday mystery or story. I do not have the words to explain how good it is, I just highly recommend b you to read it. It is a Christian novel.
February 25, 2021
Good blend of science fiction and faith
Being a science fiction fan, I liked the promise of the title of this book. I was not disappointed. It moves along at a good pace and keeps you wanting to read more. I look forward to the rest of the series.
Being a science fiction fan, I liked the promise of the title of this book. I was not disappointed. It moves along at a good pace and keeps you wanting to read more. I look forward to the rest of the series.
June 27, 2021
A good read
After, what to me was, a slow start, this book exploded into a great story with a lot of thought provoking ideas. I really liked the characters and storyline. I enjoyed this book and recommend it.
After, what to me was, a slow start, this book exploded into a great story with a lot of thought provoking ideas. I really liked the characters and storyline. I enjoyed this book and recommend it.
July 7, 2021
Some intense action for this story; good series beginning; yet I found the latter portion of the book quite reminiscent of C. S. Lewis' Out of the Silent Planet. This threw me for a bit, as my brain continued to draw comparisons between the two, but the story was enjoyable overall.
April 21, 2021
Wonderful
I love God, I enjoy sci-fi . Its rare to find a book that has both elements. Thoroughly enjoyed this book.
I love God, I enjoy sci-fi . Its rare to find a book that has both elements. Thoroughly enjoyed this book.
May 26, 2021
A fun read
This book starts out a little slow, but soon the writing picks up and I found it exciting. I had to keep reading it to find out what’s next. A good ending.
This book starts out a little slow, but soon the writing picks up and I found it exciting. I had to keep reading it to find out what’s next. A good ending.
June 11, 2021
Great fantasy science fiction
Better than other "end time"novels, this is a well written story rich in scientific fact, as well as Biblical facts.
Better than other "end time"novels, this is a well written story rich in scientific fact, as well as Biblical facts.
January 13, 2022
thought provoking
Very unusual premise to the story but kept me interested. I rather liked it. Would read another of his books
Very unusual premise to the story but kept me interested. I rather liked it. Would read another of his books
April 25, 2022
Wow!
This is a gripping story that holds the reader to the very end. I can only wonder how the rest of the series plays out. Will it follow a timeline from Biblical teaching?
This is a gripping story that holds the reader to the very end. I can only wonder how the rest of the series plays out. Will it follow a timeline from Biblical teaching?
July 1, 2021
This is the craziest book I've ever read. It's not believable and is a real cliffhanger. I don't recommend it.
January 28, 2021
Mind blowing book
Amazing book, what imagination in the story line. I never expected the ending so was surprised. Well done Terry Toler
Amazing book, what imagination in the story line. I never expected the ending so was surprised. Well done Terry Toler
March 29, 2024
the longest day
Such a sad, sad ending. As usual satan rears his ugly head and destroys a beautiful creation. When will people learn?
Such a sad, sad ending. As usual satan rears his ugly head and destroys a beautiful creation. When will people learn?
October 12, 2020
Loved it
I loved this book and didn’t want to put it down. I read it all in one day. It was so interesting.
I loved this book and didn’t want to put it down. I read it all in one day. It was so interesting.
April 14, 2021
An action packed, multi-genre story
I enjoyed part one. It was action packed and I really wanted to know what was going to happen between Adam and his daughter and whether Adam would leave earth or not. I did however think it was unrealistic for Jamie to get into two fights in one day. The author could have written about the first fight as though it had happened months ago, to shed light and context on her skill as a fighter, so we wouldn't be surprised by her ability to kill the terrorist.
The second part of the story was interesting but I have some theological differences with the writer that made it a bit jarring for me. It also kind of felt like one minute I was reading action-fiction, then sci-fi, and then a fantasy. The other planet felt more like a dream world or heaven, than extra-terrestrial. Not that that is an impossibility.
It was definitely a creative story and it kept me reading to the end. The ending was also a bit depressing - that the fall of mankind would be repeated on another planet - but I'm guessing it is followed by other books.
I enjoyed part one. It was action packed and I really wanted to know what was going to happen between Adam and his daughter and whether Adam would leave earth or not. I did however think it was unrealistic for Jamie to get into two fights in one day. The author could have written about the first fight as though it had happened months ago, to shed light and context on her skill as a fighter, so we wouldn't be surprised by her ability to kill the terrorist.
The second part of the story was interesting but I have some theological differences with the writer that made it a bit jarring for me. It also kind of felt like one minute I was reading action-fiction, then sci-fi, and then a fantasy. The other planet felt more like a dream world or heaven, than extra-terrestrial. Not that that is an impossibility.
It was definitely a creative story and it kept me reading to the end. The ending was also a bit depressing - that the fall of mankind would be repeated on another planet - but I'm guessing it is followed by other books.
October 30, 2020
Eden all over again
This has three parts: First a very well done bit about Adam, an astronaut about to leave earth forever, and those he leaves behind. Second, he’s on the spaceship headed to the edge of the ubiverse and I’m not completely sure but I think Einstein is rolling in his grave over the concept of time—Adam’s body ages on the faster than light speed trip only seven hours while his mind is on the same time frame as Earth, so he’s up there 300 years earning multiple advanced degrees and so on. Anyway, (Third) he arrives on an unfallen world—I love Christian stories so I liked this part. So I’d give it a mixed review—the good parts are very good; the others are —“Huh??!!”
This has three parts: First a very well done bit about Adam, an astronaut about to leave earth forever, and those he leaves behind. Second, he’s on the spaceship headed to the edge of the ubiverse and I’m not completely sure but I think Einstein is rolling in his grave over the concept of time—Adam’s body ages on the faster than light speed trip only seven hours while his mind is on the same time frame as Earth, so he’s up there 300 years earning multiple advanced degrees and so on. Anyway, (Third) he arrives on an unfallen world—I love Christian stories so I liked this part. So I’d give it a mixed review—the good parts are very good; the others are —“Huh??!!”
June 12, 2021
Okay read
I got the book for free, but the review is my own. The science fiction part was only "okay" with contradictions and inconsistent plot themes (he was trained and selected because of his coolness under pressure: but each time the story showed him under pressure, he was losing control of almost all rational thoughts. It ended with a retelling of the garden of Eden story, which was a cool reference back to the Bible; but there was only catastrophe, and no positive lesson in this book (there’s a sequel, but I don’t plan to read it). It read in parts as a thriller, in parts as plain science fiction, in parts as Biblical fiction; but the story of the Bible makes sense when you understand it’s all about Jesus, and this book did not make that connection.
I got the book for free, but the review is my own. The science fiction part was only "okay" with contradictions and inconsistent plot themes (he was trained and selected because of his coolness under pressure: but each time the story showed him under pressure, he was losing control of almost all rational thoughts. It ended with a retelling of the garden of Eden story, which was a cool reference back to the Bible; but there was only catastrophe, and no positive lesson in this book (there’s a sequel, but I don’t plan to read it). It read in parts as a thriller, in parts as plain science fiction, in parts as Biblical fiction; but the story of the Bible makes sense when you understand it’s all about Jesus, and this book did not make that connection.
February 11, 2022
3,5*
For aprox. 3/4 of the book I really liked it (well, except for violence by protagonist. Yea, I get it, it was self-defence and rescue, but still...). But then I realised one thing that changed my view on the outcome. I was over the moon when the author used Biblical prophecy about the end times, I didn't expect that. But in the book it all ended in Armageddon and the Earth was destroyed, so Adam couldn't return there anymore. But then it hit me: what about Millennial Kingdom? If it was in the picture, Adam would have made it in time- he would travel "just" another three hundred years to get back to Earth as he had said and he would have other 700 years left. And THAT would be awesome. No need for another planet.
For aprox. 3/4 of the book I really liked it (well, except for violence by protagonist. Yea, I get it, it was self-defence and rescue, but still...). But then I realised one thing that changed my view on the outcome. I was over the moon when the author used Biblical prophecy about the end times, I didn't expect that. But in the book it all ended in Armageddon and the Earth was destroyed, so Adam couldn't return there anymore. But then it hit me: what about Millennial Kingdom? If it was in the picture, Adam would have made it in time- he would travel "just" another three hundred years to get back to Earth as he had said and he would have other 700 years left. And THAT would be awesome. No need for another planet.
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May 13, 2025
This is a strange book. To me, this book was a comedy of errors. I’m not sure if that was Mr. Toler’s intention. It’s a tragedy in which the main characters, Adam and Jamie, make one bad decision after another.
The writing is okay. The story in this first book is predictable. It is an interesting twist on the fall of man. Some of the science is questionable, so if you’re a hardcore science fiction reader, you’ll have to look past that.
I struggled to like Adam. He’s paranoid, a social outcast, and, as mentioned earlier, makes bad decision after bad decision. Not a bad book, just not that satisfying and a little strange.
The writing is okay. The story in this first book is predictable. It is an interesting twist on the fall of man. Some of the science is questionable, so if you’re a hardcore science fiction reader, you’ll have to look past that.
I struggled to like Adam. He’s paranoid, a social outcast, and, as mentioned earlier, makes bad decision after bad decision. Not a bad book, just not that satisfying and a little strange.
August 23, 2022
Easy to read. There were a couple points throughout the story where I couldn't suspend my disbelief and it took on a cheesy action movie vibe, but all in all it was fun to read. The main character was interesting but some of the other characters seemed flat and unrelatable. I like the world building turned theology however and overall found it to be an interesting story. Not theologically exact but interesting to personify some of the more "mythical" aspects of the bible.
January 27, 2021
A sad rendition of the Bible story
I choose this rating because the story leaves you hanging. One must purchase the second book to possibly read the ending. I don't trust the author to complete the story at the end of book two. Although it makes reference to Genesis and the Bible...it is fiction and should be treated as such. I don't really recommend it
I choose this rating because the story leaves you hanging. One must purchase the second book to possibly read the ending. I don't trust the author to complete the story at the end of book two. Although it makes reference to Genesis and the Bible...it is fiction and should be treated as such. I don't really recommend it
June 27, 2021
What happened to having an actual ending if it really is a one off?
Overall the storyline was pretty good. A few instances of overuse of certain words became annoying, but overall a decent read….until the end, if you can call it that. Can somebody explain to my dumb butt why that ending seemed to just…stop in mid story?
Overall the storyline was pretty good. A few instances of overuse of certain words became annoying, but overall a decent read….until the end, if you can call it that. Can somebody explain to my dumb butt why that ending seemed to just…stop in mid story?
January 12, 2022
Disappointed
The ending explains why it falls in into the category of religious fiction. Contrived and improbable. Biblically ridiculous. I wasn't expecting a scholarly commentary, but this borders on the absurd. Cannot recommend this author. If you say it's a Christian book, then make it authentic.
The ending explains why it falls in into the category of religious fiction. Contrived and improbable. Biblically ridiculous. I wasn't expecting a scholarly commentary, but this borders on the absurd. Cannot recommend this author. If you say it's a Christian book, then make it authentic.
August 10, 2021
Dumbfounded
The first section of this book was pretty decent, even though it stretched reality a lot. The second section just kept getting more and more bizarre to the point I was skipping pages just to get through it faster. Not a fan!
The first section of this book was pretty decent, even though it stretched reality a lot. The second section just kept getting more and more bizarre to the point I was skipping pages just to get through it faster. Not a fan!
March 16, 2021
It just got too weird towards the end.
August 28, 2021
Very predictable
I hate giving a book a bad rating. This book had potential as far as the plot was but it was just so predictable with no surprise at all.
I hate giving a book a bad rating. This book had potential as far as the plot was but it was just so predictable with no surprise at all.
December 2, 2021
Well written but filled with cliches and stereotypes and very predictable.
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