Arana's Visitor: Book 1 of the Vadelah Chronicles

By Julie Rollins

Book Overview

Action-packed science fiction from a refreshingly different perspective. The first book in a groundbreaking new series. David Decker is stunned. Driven by his Christian compassion, he has just rescued... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1553069609
• ISBN13: 9781553069607
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Essence Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Belongs on your shelf, remains on your bed stand

The evening my wife brought this book home began, for me, a reading marathon that would last hours past midnight. And to be quiet honest, I'm not really into reading. But this book simply does not allow itself to be put down, not even on my fifth time through it. I speak for myself of course, but also for generations of people I know who have read the book, ranging from from 9 year olds to grandparents, all of whom have reported the same captivating experience. It's intellectual enough to keep you intrigued, yet safe enough to turn your kid loose with. Rollins takes you on a wild adventure, fast-paced and action filled, with perfectly timed stops allowing just enough rest to deeply move you or make you laugh. It may be fiction, but the social interactions that take place are strikingly real, bringing up serious, real-life issues that you'll be forced to confront alongside your protagonist. And yet amid the acts of desperation come small rays of truth and goodness, exposing social injustices and feeding hope both to those that are crying out for it, and those that don't want it, but need it anyway. If there is any book in the last 5 years that I have enjoyed as much or more than this one, it could only be the sequel. Don't miss out on Arana's Visitor. You're investing in an experience grounded in real life, but also in a thrill ride that's out of this world.

Man was that good!

At first I was a little sceptic about this book. It was the first sci fiction book for me to read. But contrary to my beliefs, I was hooked by the first page! This is a truly amazing book. You are lucky if you read one book as good as this in a lifetime!

A Great Read

Book 1 in the Vedelah Chronicles had me scrambling for more. The author draws you in to the story; I found myself genuinely caring about the alien. He was in many ways more winsome than the humans! The adventures the characters enjoy are woven together with good theology. I can't wait for more in the series to come out!

Sci-Fi battle of Good vs Evil

If you like Sci-Fi and you really want a different view on the battle of good vs evil in this Universe, take a look at Arana's Visitor, the first in a series by this author. It is very imaginative and provocative. Both young as well as older readers will enjoy this, especially if you view at the world through a Christian lense.