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An excerpt from the book:
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Sophie draped her long, toned arms against the smooth olive skin of her legs. She felt the muscles pull and twist beneath the skin of her back and shoulders and sighed contentedly. The air was sweet with dew frost and pulsed with lilting birdsong. There were distant creaks and groans as the mountain itself were waking to a new day.
Creamy, lemon light flitted through the tall conifer branches and lit patches of the dirt and gravel road that wound along the mountain pass. There would be no other human souls on these roads today, a thought that brought Sophie no little satisfaction as she began her jog. It was her and the trees and the occasional creature peeping from the ferns and no one else.
Sophie fell into a comfortable pace and felt the dormant, sleepy blood begin to crank its way through her veins, flowing into her neck, into her extremities. She felt its warmth spread over her body like the touch of some giant, invisible hand. She tried to clear her mind, to distract it from the questions that had nagged her for months, ever since she had received the Resurrection Notice... It wasn’t proper to ask all the questions she had in mind, at least at first, anyway, and knowing that she’d likely need to wait days–if not weeks–for all the answers was unbearable. One hundred and ninety-two years. That’s how long it had been. What could she even say to begin to mend the gap?
Sophie shook her head free of the thought as she rounded the first bend. She breathed deep, catching the scent of pine and moss and the previous night’s rain all at once. She focused on the crunch of the gravel as it shifted beneath her dark green sneakers. It was a path she knew better than anyone, perhaps even better than the bears and deer and wolves and whatever other animals roamed these woods. She’d been jogging it for decades, ever since construction first began on the Welcome Center at the peak.
The trees had grown some in that time but the road had remained unchanged. She could run the entire five and three-fifths miles with her eyes closed, she was sure of it. Sometimes she’d run it in her dreams. But not lately. Lately the visions of her sleep had been occupied solely by the events about to unfold.
Sophie glanced at the LED screen on her wrist. 6:46. Only two and a half hours left. The wait was excruciating.
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Reviews & comments from readers
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"Talk about a tear jerker, a nail bitter, and a jump in the air and say 'YAY!'- er. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, as well as EK Jonathan's other two books. I definitely recommend them to any one who wants to jump start their imagination into thinking about what is to come in the near future." -Msmcwhorter, USA
"I loved this view of the resurrection!" - Teacher Wolf, USA
"Although we don't know how the resurrection will take place, I loved your viewpoint on the unrighteous. The story line had me captivated from beginning to end." -Joyce Cansler, USA
"I really enjoyed this book. It's a real page turner that keeps you guessing. Obviously we don't know for sure how things will happen for real, but it certainly gets the imagination going." -C Underwood, UK
Reviews (44)
Fabulously thrilling and incredibly faith strengthening
My 12 year old son and I read this each night for a couple of weeks, we even looked forward to going to bed and had a hard time putting it down so he got enough rest!. I can't recommend this book enough, especially for younger ones. It helped build our excitement for the new world, our confidence in it's near arrival and our love for Jehovah. It even drew us closer together, and as a mother of an adolescent boy....that's really saying something! Our brother is a brilliant writer and captures the imagination of the audience with ease, bro Jonathan keeps you captivated with clever twists and unexpected turns that get your heart racing and eyes watering, just brilliant!! We can't wait to read another. Thank you thank you. I really think this book will change my son's perspective of the truth and study and also broaden his love for Jehovah in ways I may not have been able to. We are so very grateful.
Great book!
I loved this view of the resurrection! I loved the character development and how you intertwined so many story lines together. Knowing it's fiction & not factual doesn't take away from the ideas you presented and make them unbelievable. Our God is a God of order & I can totally see the resurrections being done in an orderly fashion & in a way to be respectful to all parties. This book has had me thinking about the unrighteous & how confusing it may be for them to come to terms that they have been resurrected. That they may need an adjustment period or may not believe at first they are resurrected, never occurred to me. Even if not a sequel, I would love to see these characters in the future to see how they have continued in their journey. Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Wow
I loved the character development and how you intertwined so many story lines. Definitely a page turner! My only disappointment is the conclusion isn't more detailed. I'd like to see the characters grow and see how things worked out. I feel like they have so much more to tell! I felt the same way with "All things new", the ending felt anticlimactic, I was looking forward to the reunion of the family the most but so little was discussed. My suggestion is to write yet another story and delve into the endings. I would absolutely love to read it. :) Hope I'm not coming off critical! I really enjoy your perspective and the stories help make our future more realistic to me. Lots of things to consider! So thank you for sharing your creative and imaginative writings with us! - Your sister from Texas.
Wow! Just...wow!!
Talk about a tear jerker, a nail bitter, and a jump in the air and say 'YAY!'- er. Of course we have no way of know if this is how it will be, but it seems very plausible to me! I thoroughly enjoyed this book, as well as EK Jonathan's other two books. I definitely recommend them to any one who wants to jump start thier imagination into thinking about what is to come in the near future. Thanks EK!!
wow
great imagination. stirs up emotions of the amazing things in store for us and makes me solo happy to be a part of Jehovah's lovely earthly organization, in these last days.
Five Stars
Truly enjoying reading this book. So many things I hadn't even imagined. Positive and thoughtful.
Faith Builder
This was a wonderful and encouraging book that helped us to really picture what the Bible says will take place in the future! It was excellent after I read “All Things New” what I appreciate it helps me to see if we are not busy NOW in Jehovah’s service, “what will our story be?” To the ones not serving Jehovah, this may seem like a dream, but no matter what our opinions are, it will take place!!! Thanks for keeping my focus on Jehovah’s work!
Great book
Good imagination of future events based on the Bible, helps me imagine myself there with more clarity. I would recommend this book.
THE UNRIGHTEOUS SUPER GREAT BOOK
Wow this just as awesome as All Things New. Thanks for visual into Paradise, Jehovah is definitely preparing us now for educational program of the future
Excellent, great read, talented writer
I really enjoyed the authors view of what he imagines things could be like in the new world. I know it’s fiction. But I’d much rather read his books over those of no morals, spiritistic, zombies, drugs or violence just to name a few things that are not really acceptable. Very talented writer. Hope to read and purchase more of his works.
Fabulously thrilling and incredibly faith strengthening
My 12 year old son and I read this each night for a couple of weeks, we even looked forward to going to bed and had a hard time putting it down so he got enough rest!. I can't recommend this book enough, especially for younger ones. It helped build our excitement for the new world, our confidence in it's near arrival and our love for Jehovah. It even drew us closer together, and as a mother of an adolescent boy....that's really saying something! Our brother is a brilliant writer and captures the imagination of the audience with ease, bro Jonathan keeps you captivated with clever twists and unexpected turns that get your heart racing and eyes watering, just brilliant!! We can't wait to read another. Thank you thank you. I really think this book will change my son's perspective of the truth and study and also broaden his love for Jehovah in ways I may not have been able to. We are so very grateful.
Great book!
I loved this view of the resurrection! I loved the character development and how you intertwined so many story lines together. Knowing it's fiction & not factual doesn't take away from the ideas you presented and make them unbelievable. Our God is a God of order & I can totally see the resurrections being done in an orderly fashion & in a way to be respectful to all parties. This book has had me thinking about the unrighteous & how confusing it may be for them to come to terms that they have been resurrected. That they may need an adjustment period or may not believe at first they are resurrected, never occurred to me. Even if not a sequel, I would love to see these characters in the future to see how they have continued in their journey. Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Wow
I loved the character development and how you intertwined so many story lines. Definitely a page turner! My only disappointment is the conclusion isn't more detailed. I'd like to see the characters grow and see how things worked out. I feel like they have so much more to tell! I felt the same way with "All things new", the ending felt anticlimactic, I was looking forward to the reunion of the family the most but so little was discussed. My suggestion is to write yet another story and delve into the endings. I would absolutely love to read it. :) Hope I'm not coming off critical! I really enjoy your perspective and the stories help make our future more realistic to me. Lots of things to consider! So thank you for sharing your creative and imaginative writings with us! - Your sister from Texas.
Wow! Just...wow!!
Talk about a tear jerker, a nail bitter, and a jump in the air and say 'YAY!'- er. Of course we have no way of know if this is how it will be, but it seems very plausible to me! I thoroughly enjoyed this book, as well as EK Jonathan's other two books. I definitely recommend them to any one who wants to jump start thier imagination into thinking about what is to come in the near future. Thanks EK!!
wow
great imagination. stirs up emotions of the amazing things in store for us and makes me solo happy to be a part of Jehovah's lovely earthly organization, in these last days.
Five Stars
Truly enjoying reading this book. So many things I hadn't even imagined. Positive and thoughtful.
Faith Builder
This was a wonderful and encouraging book that helped us to really picture what the Bible says will take place in the future! It was excellent after I read “All Things New” what I appreciate it helps me to see if we are not busy NOW in Jehovah’s service, “what will our story be?” To the ones not serving Jehovah, this may seem like a dream, but no matter what our opinions are, it will take place!!! Thanks for keeping my focus on Jehovah’s work!
Great book
Good imagination of future events based on the Bible, helps me imagine myself there with more clarity. I would recommend this book.
THE UNRIGHTEOUS SUPER GREAT BOOK
Wow this just as awesome as All Things New. Thanks for visual into Paradise, Jehovah is definitely preparing us now for educational program of the future
Excellent, great read, talented writer
I really enjoyed the authors view of what he imagines things could be like in the new world. I know it’s fiction. But I’d much rather read his books over those of no morals, spiritistic, zombies, drugs or violence just to name a few things that are not really acceptable. Very talented writer. Hope to read and purchase more of his works.
I loved it
And hated to see this review page come up... even the minor proofreading errors helped me to remember I am not reading spiritual food but something to be appreciated at a different level. I really appreciated the writing style. Great job brother, you are a real gift.
My wife got this book and has really enjoyed reading it
My wife got this book and has really enjoyed reading it.
Material for the meditative
Well this is certainly a very good start in seeing yourself there when all things will be made new hope to see you there brother
Awesome!!!
What an amazing read. It really gets the mind thinking of what will happen soon during the thousand years. Thanks
Five Stars
Well written and a joy to read. Would recommend it to everyone
Fantastic book
Really good! I started reading and stayed up all night reading.....I couldn’t put it down!! Thank you so much. Very encouraging reading
Great read
This entire series has been amazing and thought provoking
This book was so good, and very comical in some places
This book was so good, and very comical in some places. I love the way your mind thinks, Mr Jonathan
Great!
Wonderful!
Very enjoyable book.
While this is clearly a work of fiction, the sequences that are related do follow Bible prophecy. A beautiful picture of the New World.
Love it.
Great book! Great author!
Excellent book.
I hadn't thought there would be so much excitement in the new world. I loved how you tied everything together in unexpected ways at the end of the story.
Loved it
Enjoyed very much, kept my attention from beginning to end...read all three books...can hardly wait for more.
Takes you where you want to be
Love this book, and all of this authors books... It’s helping me keep my focus especially now!! ❤️
Wow!!!!
A page turner. Couldn'the put it down. Really opens your eyes as to what might be.
Good read
Great imaginative story
Inspiring
Thanks for sparking my imagination about the new world ahead of us. Can’t wait to see how it all unfolds.
Beautiful Personal Viewpoint
Although we don't know how the resurrection will take place, I loved your viewpoint on the unrighteous. The story line had me captivated from beginning to end. Thank you for a beautifully written book.
I love this book! Made me think about our future in a whole new way.
I love this book! Made me think about our future in a whole new way. I recommend it to friends over and over in a few short weeks that I had it.
Awesome
Very awesome follow up to a wonderful novel all things new,very encouraging in this time so close to the end of this wicked system
Amazing writing!!
Wonderful book full of surprises!
Well thought out
Really well done, helped me visualize the possibilities. Would love to see a sequel!
Great!
This is a great book! Totally enjoyed the authors perspective on “the knew system of things”
LOVE IT.
Its been wonderful reading a fictional book with nothing bad in it. Its made me do alot of thinking myself. Its made the new system so much more real to me. Fiction now. Soon a reality. Thanks brother
