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The Oaks Remain: The Simulacrum Saga Book 1
In a world divided by blood and race, Veralee Harper comes of age under the guardian oaks of her family’s isolated plantation in southern Alabama. Red Oaks stands frozen in time, a haven for Simulacrum people for generations, against the chaotic world of the Friguscor. Life quickly unravels when her own split second decision breaks the Simulacrum law she is bound to keep. The blood moons have begun, the watchers have returned and war with the cold-hearts, the Friguscor seems inevitable. As she struggles to reconcile deep love for her family and loyalty to her people with the reality she is coming to know and the love she finds for a mysterious man, she realizes she is marked by more than the tseeyen on her arm. Many have a plan for Veralee Harper, but only she can decide which way it will end.“'The Oaks Remain' is an engaging page-turner that creates a fantasy world so real, you feel you are living inside the pages. Veralee’s journey is a fast-paced epic that as a theologian can be pulled apart, layer-by-layer to see the deeper meanings of life.” - Dr. E. Andrew Blackmon (Pensacola, FL)“A heart-stirring saga that touches every part of human existence, carrying you through passion, pain, mystery and triumph, leaving you speechless in the end...'The Oaks Remain' is a true pleasure to read.” -Dr. Thomas Childs, author of Christian Logic series, founding pastor of LifePoint Church (Haslet, TX)“'The Oaks Remain' is a boldly imaginative, apocalyptic coming-of-age story that makes thoughtful readers reconsider our assumptions about tradition and loyalty, personal responsibility for one’s life and—especially—the choice and the value of love. Highly recommended!” -Janell Walden Agyeman, Literary Agent/Publishing Consultant
442 pages, Paperback
Published November 21, 2019
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June 7, 2023
This is the first review on this book, so I'll do my best. I'm not great with this kind of thing.
I absolutely loved this masterpiece, couldn't put it down. There aren't many wholesome love stories coupled with action and mystery anymore, that are actually good, so this book was a WONDERFUL surprise. I read this in one day, despite my best efforts. Unfortunately I have not been able to get the next three books yet, but I will. I will 100%. Other people may disagree with me, but this book, and I'm sure the ones after this too, needs more attention.
It's a unique premise, unlike anything I've seen before, with heartwarming characters and a good plotline. Mysteries are hard to get right, and in my opinion you have to go about revealing it slowly, otherwise I'll get too much information at once and feel like I know everything, or not get anything and I'd be bored. However, I feel like this book did a great job. The slow crawl of knowledge and action was just right for me to keep me reading.
I'm not sure what else I can do or say without giving spoilers, so I guess I'll leave it at that. It's probably a bit scary to pick up, as my review is only one of three, but I WHOLEHEARTEDLY recommend this. If you're looking for a wholesome love story in the midst of the brink of a fantastical unforseen war, this is for you.
I absolutely loved this masterpiece, couldn't put it down. There aren't many wholesome love stories coupled with action and mystery anymore, that are actually good, so this book was a WONDERFUL surprise. I read this in one day, despite my best efforts. Unfortunately I have not been able to get the next three books yet, but I will. I will 100%. Other people may disagree with me, but this book, and I'm sure the ones after this too, needs more attention.
It's a unique premise, unlike anything I've seen before, with heartwarming characters and a good plotline. Mysteries are hard to get right, and in my opinion you have to go about revealing it slowly, otherwise I'll get too much information at once and feel like I know everything, or not get anything and I'd be bored. However, I feel like this book did a great job. The slow crawl of knowledge and action was just right for me to keep me reading.
I'm not sure what else I can do or say without giving spoilers, so I guess I'll leave it at that. It's probably a bit scary to pick up, as my review is only one of three, but I WHOLEHEARTEDLY recommend this. If you're looking for a wholesome love story in the midst of the brink of a fantastical unforseen war, this is for you.
May 3, 2024
The way I found these books is actually kinda crazy. I moved to a new town in Florida and joined a Facebook page. I asked if anyone had any book suggestions. The author herself suggested the books. I bought the 1st 3 books from her and got her to autograph them. I LOVE them so much!
The books are definitely a 4 star read. I couldn't put it down. I even let my step mom read them and she loves them too. If you like fantasy, romance, and adventure with religious themes this is for you!
Thank you for suggesting and selling me the books Mrs. Julia Gibbs! They are awesome! I don't even know if you remember me but I definitely remember you!
The books are definitely a 4 star read. I couldn't put it down. I even let my step mom read them and she loves them too. If you like fantasy, romance, and adventure with religious themes this is for you!
Thank you for suggesting and selling me the books Mrs. Julia Gibbs! They are awesome! I don't even know if you remember me but I definitely remember you!
May 13, 2026
This book was... interesting. The themes were intriguing, and the addition of a sort of almost time travel trope kept me interested.
I definitely think this was a self-publish. The grammar was off on multiple occasions, and the overall formatting of the book made some passages a bit distracting to read.
I definitely think this was a self-publish. The grammar was off on multiple occasions, and the overall formatting of the book made some passages a bit distracting to read.
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