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Seeds 2: The Growing Time
“Mind the growing things, Amos … everything that grows comes to harvest.” With Jerusalem Valley occupied by enemies, Linette is forced underground while the settlers undergo a trial by fire. Meanwhile, in the Old World, the newly deposed Carlos Vaquero embarks on a journey to reclaim his province — and his faith. And Jonathan Applegate, newly redeemed and cleansed of the poison in his vines, joins the people called Outsiders to rescue the oppressed and discover the truth about the disease that nearly destroyed him. But dark forces are at work in the Old World and the New, and everyone — friend and foe alike — must face their greatest fears and confront the truth about things that grow. SEEDS 2: THE GROWING TIME is the second installment in the Kepos Gé series — award-winning Christian fantasy by author Rachel Starr Thomson. Buy it today.
382 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 26, 2020
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Rachel Starr Thomson
79 books174 followersRachel Starr Thomson is in love with Jesus and convinced the gospel will change the world.
Rachel is a woman of many talents and even more interests: she’s a writer, editor, indie publisher, singer, speaker, Bible study teacher, and world traveler. The author of the Seventh World Trilogy, The Oneness Cycle, and many other books, she also tours North America and other parts of the world as a speaker and spoken-word artist with 1:11 Ministries.
Adventures in the Kingdom launched in 2015 as a way to bring together Rachel’s explorations, in fiction and nonfiction, of what it means to live all of life in the kingdom of God.
Rachel lives in the beautiful Niagara Region of southern Ontario, just down the river from the Falls. She drinks far too much coffee and tea, daydreams of visiting Florida all winter, and hikes the Bruce Trail when she gets a few minutes. A homeschool graduate from a highly creative and entrepreneurial family, she believes we’d all be much better off if we pitched our television sets out the nearest window.
LIFE AND WORK (BRIEFLY)
Rachel began writing on scrap paper sometime around grade 1. Her stories revolved around jungle animals and sometimes pirates (they were actual rats . . . she doesn’t remember if the pun was intended). Back then she also illustrated her own work, a habit she left behind with the scrap paper.
Rachel’s first novel, a humorous romp called Theodore Pharris Saves the Universe, was written when she was 13, followed within a year by the more serious adventure story Reap the Whirlwind. Around that time, she had a life-changing encounter with God.
The next several years were spent getting to know God, developing a new love for the Scriptures, and discovering a passion for ministry through working with a local ministry with international reach, Sommer Haven Ranch International. Although Rachel was raised in a strong Christian home, where discipleship was as much a part of homeschooling as academics, these years were pivotal in making her faith her own.
At age 17, Rachel started writing again, this time penning the essays that became Letters to a Samuel Generation and Heart to Heart: Meeting With God in the Lord’s Prayer.
In 2001, Rachel returned to fiction, writing what would become her bestselling novel and then a bestselling series–Worlds Unseen, book 1 of The Seventh World Trilogy.
A classic fantasy adventure marked by Rachel’s lyrical style, Worlds Unseen encapsulates much of what makes Rachel’s writing unique: fantasy settings with one foot in the real world; adventure stories that explore depths of spiritual truth; and a knack for opening readers’ eyes anew to the beauty of their own world–and of themselves.
In 2003, Rachel began freelance editing, a side job that soon blossomed into a full-time career. Four years later, in 2007, she co-founded Soli Deo Gloria Ballet with Carolyn Currey, an arts ministry that in 2015 would be renamed as 1:11 Ministries. To a team of dancers and singers, Rachel brought the power of words, writing and delivering original narrations, spoken-word poetry, and songs for over a dozen productions. The team has ministered coast-to-coast in Canada as well as in the United States and internationally.
Rachel began publishing her own work under the auspices of Little Dozen Press in 2007, but it was in 2011, with the e-book revolution in full swing, that writing became a true priority again. Since that time Rachel has published many of her older never-published titles and written two new fiction series, The Oneness Cycle and The Prophet Trilogy.
Over 30 of Rachel’s novels, short stories, and nonfiction works are now available in digital editions. Many are available in paperback as well, with more released regularly.
The God she fell in love with as a teenager has remained the focus of Rachel’s life, work, and speaking.
Rachel is a woman of many talents and even more interests: she’s a writer, editor, indie publisher, singer, speaker, Bible study teacher, and world traveler. The author of the Seventh World Trilogy, The Oneness Cycle, and many other books, she also tours North America and other parts of the world as a speaker and spoken-word artist with 1:11 Ministries.
Adventures in the Kingdom launched in 2015 as a way to bring together Rachel’s explorations, in fiction and nonfiction, of what it means to live all of life in the kingdom of God.
Rachel lives in the beautiful Niagara Region of southern Ontario, just down the river from the Falls. She drinks far too much coffee and tea, daydreams of visiting Florida all winter, and hikes the Bruce Trail when she gets a few minutes. A homeschool graduate from a highly creative and entrepreneurial family, she believes we’d all be much better off if we pitched our television sets out the nearest window.
LIFE AND WORK (BRIEFLY)
Rachel began writing on scrap paper sometime around grade 1. Her stories revolved around jungle animals and sometimes pirates (they were actual rats . . . she doesn’t remember if the pun was intended). Back then she also illustrated her own work, a habit she left behind with the scrap paper.
Rachel’s first novel, a humorous romp called Theodore Pharris Saves the Universe, was written when she was 13, followed within a year by the more serious adventure story Reap the Whirlwind. Around that time, she had a life-changing encounter with God.
The next several years were spent getting to know God, developing a new love for the Scriptures, and discovering a passion for ministry through working with a local ministry with international reach, Sommer Haven Ranch International. Although Rachel was raised in a strong Christian home, where discipleship was as much a part of homeschooling as academics, these years were pivotal in making her faith her own.
At age 17, Rachel started writing again, this time penning the essays that became Letters to a Samuel Generation and Heart to Heart: Meeting With God in the Lord’s Prayer.
In 2001, Rachel returned to fiction, writing what would become her bestselling novel and then a bestselling series–Worlds Unseen, book 1 of The Seventh World Trilogy.
A classic fantasy adventure marked by Rachel’s lyrical style, Worlds Unseen encapsulates much of what makes Rachel’s writing unique: fantasy settings with one foot in the real world; adventure stories that explore depths of spiritual truth; and a knack for opening readers’ eyes anew to the beauty of their own world–and of themselves.
In 2003, Rachel began freelance editing, a side job that soon blossomed into a full-time career. Four years later, in 2007, she co-founded Soli Deo Gloria Ballet with Carolyn Currey, an arts ministry that in 2015 would be renamed as 1:11 Ministries. To a team of dancers and singers, Rachel brought the power of words, writing and delivering original narrations, spoken-word poetry, and songs for over a dozen productions. The team has ministered coast-to-coast in Canada as well as in the United States and internationally.
Rachel began publishing her own work under the auspices of Little Dozen Press in 2007, but it was in 2011, with the e-book revolution in full swing, that writing became a true priority again. Since that time Rachel has published many of her older never-published titles and written two new fiction series, The Oneness Cycle and The Prophet Trilogy.
Over 30 of Rachel’s novels, short stories, and nonfiction works are now available in digital editions. Many are available in paperback as well, with more released regularly.
The God she fell in love with as a teenager has remained the focus of Rachel’s life, work, and speaking.
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January 2, 2021
What if your words and actions could actually take root and grow?
We've all heard the nursery rhyme: "Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never hurt me". Well in our lives, we find quickly that the rhyme is a bit short sighted. In this book thoughts, deeds, and words have a power to affect the lives of the people issuing them and the people for whom they are intended.
I found myself having to stop reading every once in a while to ponder these scenarios. What if MY thoughts, deeds, and words could be seen for the effect they have on my life and those around me? Rachel Starr Thomson has an absolute gift for taking the principles of the Bible and bringing them to life in a very thought provoking manner.
This is not one of those books that you just can't put down. In fact, although the start of the book immediately grabs your interest and pulls you in, you will soon find yourself wondering if you should pause for a bit to contemplate as the principles and characters touch your thoughts and emotions. You will be left wanting to delve right into the next book in the series!
We've all heard the nursery rhyme: "Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never hurt me". Well in our lives, we find quickly that the rhyme is a bit short sighted. In this book thoughts, deeds, and words have a power to affect the lives of the people issuing them and the people for whom they are intended.
I found myself having to stop reading every once in a while to ponder these scenarios. What if MY thoughts, deeds, and words could be seen for the effect they have on my life and those around me? Rachel Starr Thomson has an absolute gift for taking the principles of the Bible and bringing them to life in a very thought provoking manner.
This is not one of those books that you just can't put down. In fact, although the start of the book immediately grabs your interest and pulls you in, you will soon find yourself wondering if you should pause for a bit to contemplate as the principles and characters touch your thoughts and emotions. You will be left wanting to delve right into the next book in the series!
November 4, 2023
Full disclosure. Rachel is my daughter. Further disclosure. I am an artist that knows good stuff when I see it, more critical of what I produce than I am of others, and this often tends to include my family. Now that you know that, here is my opinion. In general, I love Rachel's fiction work and that includes this book.
It is usually difficult to judge stories in progress. When series are attempted, I find a temptation to be unhappy with each segment because I can't move on and get the whole picture... but if you're going to read a series, Rachel outperforms many other authors. There is a satisfaction in each book that leads you to desire to see the next installment but feel the work is completed enough that you can wait until she gets to it. Great art never exists for it's own sake, and Rachel is transparent enough to let you see value beyond the story without compromising the story. It's worth your time, especially if you've read Seeds 1 but it works to stand alone as well.
It is usually difficult to judge stories in progress. When series are attempted, I find a temptation to be unhappy with each segment because I can't move on and get the whole picture... but if you're going to read a series, Rachel outperforms many other authors. There is a satisfaction in each book that leads you to desire to see the next installment but feel the work is completed enough that you can wait until she gets to it. Great art never exists for it's own sake, and Rachel is transparent enough to let you see value beyond the story without compromising the story. It's worth your time, especially if you've read Seeds 1 but it works to stand alone as well.
January 5, 2021
Thoroughly enjoyed
Book was a little bit slow in the beginning. It reconnected well to the first book but made me feel confused as to whether I was reading the first book again. However, once it got going I couldn't put it down. Would like to have a little more information into the characters and how their characters mesh. Can't wait for the next book.
Book was a little bit slow in the beginning. It reconnected well to the first book but made me feel confused as to whether I was reading the first book again. However, once it got going I couldn't put it down. Would like to have a little more information into the characters and how their characters mesh. Can't wait for the next book.
February 16, 2021
I was pleased to learn that Rachel had written another book in this series. After reading the 1st one for the second time, I had to get this one.
The characters are growing in complexity and in understanding of what is at stake here. Conflict brings tough choices and sacrifice and growth.
I devoured this book and can't wait for the next one!
The characters are growing in complexity and in understanding of what is at stake here. Conflict brings tough choices and sacrifice and growth.
I devoured this book and can't wait for the next one!
December 16, 2024
I read book 1 without any bad language troubles and was looking forward to reading book 2, unfortunately while I was reading last night I ran into two cuss words. I ignored the first one thinking he was calling his friends "donkeys", but the second one, by a bad guy, I couldn't white wash. I don't read books with cussing in them so this is a DNF for me - what a disappointment!
April 24, 2021
Another great volume in this inspiring series. Looking forward to the finale.
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