Eternity's Edge

Once more Nathan and Kelly must pack their bags and start trekking through dimensions to try and find Nathan's parents and stop Mictar's evil plans. I liked this book every bit as much as Beyond the Reflection's Edge, if not quite so much as the Dragons in our Midst and Oracles of Fire books. Mr. Davis is a masterful storyteller, and it shows in Eternity's Edge. Harrowing chases, complex mysteries, and mysterious characters abound, but none of them can stand in Nathan Shepherd's way as he pushes on, with the help of his friends Kelly, Daryl, Dr. Gordon, and Clara. If you're a fan of Mr. Davis, and even if you're not, you'll love this book!

Wow! Hang onto your seats everyone - when you read this book you are in for a wild ride!!! This is book #2 in a trilogy and it is wonderful. One word of caution though, I highly recommend reading the 1st and 2nd books back to back so you stay in the flow of Earth Red, Earth Yellow, Nathan Blue, Clara Red, Nathan Yellow, etc... I actually picked the 1st one up and read the last few chapters to try and refresh my memory but I know that reading them in direct sequence would be very helpful. I read the 1st one back in June and have read 75 (no joke) other books in between these two so no surprise that the details were a little fuzzy :-) This is a mind bending thrill ride that will take your breath away. It may be hard for pre-teens to follow, but teens and adults alike will love this book. I can't wait for #3 to come out and wrap everything up for me! I just kept thinking what a cool movie this series would make...

The characters we came to know in the first title are up and running from the first page, and Davis maintains a grueling pace with nary a pause for air. The typical exposition reminding readers of the events of the previous novel is next to non-existent, so you may want to read the first title again to get your bearings on the world that Davis has created. Due to the complexity of his work - featuring multiple words with identical characters on each earth - it took some time to reorient myself, identify the different worlds, the origins of each character and so on. As Nathan and Kelly Red's search to find Nathan's parents continues they quickly learn that Interfinity -- the coming together of all three worlds: red, blue and yellow -- is close at hand. The interdimensional wounds are growing, and with Solomon Shepherd, Nathan's father, nowhere to be found, Nathan finds the fate of the three worlds resting in his hands. Wrestling with his priorities, Nathan attempts to make sense of a conflict that he does not yet fully understand. The friendship between Nathan and Kelly develops into a sweet and chastely romantic love that is surprising in its depth and authenticity. The two cling to each other while separated from parents, friends, and the complete lack of normality in the worlds they find themselves exploring. While I'm not a supporter of youthful romance, Nathan's deep integrity and commitment to purity shine through in all of his actions. He is truly a chivalrous young man, and I admire his deep sense of morality and concern for others. His relationship with a younger version of his mother develops into a sweet filial love as well. Mothers take note; Nathan is a wonderful role model for the young men in your life! While some of the mysteries presented in the first title are brought to some sense of resolution, many more are brought forward. This uncertainty and lack of a clear overview is both frustrating and fascinating, and I read at a break-neck speed in my attempts to discover the secrets of this alternate universe and how exactly God is involved in the entire situation, for He certainly is. By the end of the book much remains to be discovered and a seemingly overwhelming amount of work lies before the young hero and heroine before the rift in the universal fabric can be healed completely. The prolific loose ends and unanswered questions are sure to keep Davis fans on edge as they wait for the release of the third and final novel. Looking back on my review of the original novel I can clearly tell that my fondness for the series has only grown with this new addition. As a young adult I absolutely adored reading stories that featured interdimensional travel, alternative realities and the like. Thankfully Davis, a Christian author, has entered the genre. Though written for teens, adults who enjoy speculative fiction should not miss this series; many of today's finest authors are writing for young people, particularly in speculative ficti

Eternity's Edge has more twists and turns than a rollercoaster, and is just as exhilarating. Each corner will leaving you hanging on the edge, only to be rescued and swept away to the next. Mysteries unfold, while even more remain unsolved. Bryan Davis has left me spellbound once again.

As interfinity approaches, the stakes get higher for Nathan, Kelly, Daryl and Francesca. Can they trust Patar? Will they discover the secrets of Sarah's Womb? This book kept me laughing and crying all the way through.