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The Last Guardian
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Item Description...
Overview
An apocalyptic novel of of the end times uses elements of mythology and science fiction to explore a possible scenerio for the future of humankind. Original.
Publishers Description
In 1975, the life of Cornell graduate student T.G. Shass is forever changed when he finds himself in possession of a mysterious and ancient artifact. Unable to remember how he acquired it and powerless to rid himself of it, T.G. is soon shaken not only by the object's presence, but by a chilling encounter with evil and a jarring journey to another world.
He was the most unlikely of all prophets.
His was the most critical of all missions.
Upon his return, T.G. discovers that Earth is no longer the home he knew. His sweetheart, Jenni, is missing, and all evidence indicates that she's been caught up into the macabre, unnatural realm he's just departed.
His determination to find Jenni overrides the bitter aftertaste of his otherworldly experience, and T.G. seeks a way to go back. But his second journey holds far more than he imagines. Can T.G. fulfill his key role in God's plan to defeat the forces of darkness? Or will his imperfect faith lead to destruction as the last days draw to a climactic end?
Shane Johnson, a writer and graphic artist, has authored several books and magazine articles concerning the special effects and set designs of motion pictures and television series. He served as a design consultant for the HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon and also directed the documentary Apollo13:Flight for Survival.
He and his wife, Kathy, and their son, Daniel, make their home in Texas. |
Item Specifications...
Pages 528
Dimensions: Length: 1.5" Width: 5.5" Height: 8.25"
Weight: 1 lbs.
Binding Softcover
Release Date Feb 20, 2001
Publisher WaterBrook Press
ISBN 1578563674
EAN 9781578563678
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About this Author/Artist <b>Shane Johnson</b>, a writer and graphic artist, has authored several books and magazine articles concerning the special effects and set designs of motion pictures and television series. He served as a design consultant for the HBO miniseries <i>From the Earth to the Moon</i> and also directed the documentary <i>Apollo13:Flight for Survival</i>. <br>He and his wife, Kathy, and their son, Daniel, make their home in Texas.
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Reviews - What do our customers think?
 | Better Than I Expected! Oct 9, 2007 |
This is fantastic, especially for a first novel! Very creative - the whole idea of what our world would be like if there had been no flood. And for those who found parts of it "disgusting", I found it to be a very probable and realistic picture of where our own civilization could have gone in the absence of a Savior.
Thank you, Shane Johnson! This was not only a very entertaining page-turner, but also great food for thought! (I especially enjoyed the images of the earth pre-flood and mid-flood, and what the earth was likely going through in that time). EXCELLENT!
| | |  | Never read something quite like this . . . Jul 30, 2006 |
It's long, exciting, mysterious, humorous, and inspiring. But the thing I enjoyed most about it was how the story reflected the Bible and the coming of Jesus. This book could change lives!
I had never heard of Shane Johnson. I spotted this book at the library and decided to give it a try. I was hooked! Johnson has an indescribable talent, and he's basically a genius! I would think this book would (and should) have made it big . . . really big! After over two decades of work on it, Johnson reveals one of the greatest modern novels of our time. This is something EVERYONE should read!
Once you pick it up, you won't be able to put it down. It's everything I've dreamed of writing myself, but I know Johnson's abilities far surpass my own writing skills.
So, if you want a fast paced, action-packed, perfectly inspiring, thrilling story . . . look no further! The only thing I regreted about this book was ending it! I could have read on forever!
God bless, and I hope this story gives you just a glimpse of the awsome power and love of our wonderous Creator, Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 53:5 | | |  | Great idea gone bad Jul 11, 2006 |
I really enjoy fantasy and since I only read biblically centered books that leaves very few choices. The idea for the book is really good, very interesting concepts and could have made for a great story but the writing is so poor that it kept me from enjoying the book as much as I would have liked. One of the litmus tests I use is "do I really know the characters and if I do will I miss them when the book is finished?" The characters in this book, including the main character T.G. (an annoying name especially when you have to read it a thousand times) have no depth. Sure I knew what they did and I knew a lot about them but I didn't know them.
Shane does a good job of showing us the struggle between good and evil...God and Satan. Many Biblical truths can be found in this book, although the author does push the unbiblical view that once you come to know Jesus as your Savior your free-will has been taken away and you cannot, even if you want to, turn your back on Christ.
Beware: it is not a "Little House on the Prairie" kind of book. It gets really tough at times.
This was my first Shane Johnson book and I have another which I have not read yet. I hope its better then this one. | | | | awesome Dec 30, 2005 |
| I thought that this was a great, exciting book that always had me guessing and on my toes. There was not a dull moment in it. It is a good sci fi/ fantasy book with a interesting story line that is woven in with the new testement and the book of revelations. I loved it! | | |  | It's crossing the boarderline... Sep 28, 2005 |
Like another reader, the only reason I picked this book up was because it was on the clearance shelf (and for good reason, too!). WHen my eyes caught the words "other world", "Ancient artifact", and "spiritual warfare" I thought that it would be a great find. And it was... at first.
The beginning starts out pretty well and the suspense builds great. I loved the parts that occured in our own world and was pleased with myself for actually buying a book I liked without even reading it first. But as soon as the main character T.G. gets caught up in "another world" the whole thing starts to spiral downward.
The world of Noron (the "other" world) is the writers idea of what we might look like today had it not been for the flood. Yes we would be barbaric, yes we would be commiting horrible sins, yes everything would be total anarchy. However, the whole idea of killing (and eating) children, newly born and unborn was totally unessisary and down right disgusting.
For that matter, the whole world was so unreal and unbelieveable I couldn't enjoy myself or get caught up in it.
The writing was also obvious that this was a first time attempt. (AT least I think it was...) Cliched and mediocre I was instantly finding mistakes and overused phrases.
Now to my main arguement. I wanted to comment on T.G.'s convinient use of a magical power given to him by the Jesus figure, Ish. (Meaning man.) THis is what I meant by crossing the boarderline. All to often we see socerers lifting a hand to destroy their enemies with a blast of power, (T.G. doest this). And the new age movement teaches that if you are really in touch with yourself or something, you can move anywhere you want, (T.G. doest this as well.) THis author tells us he is a christian,(I believe him) and in his story he tries to tell us that socery and divination is wrong, which it is. However, he is contridicting himself by usuing the same powers he just told was bad in the last chapter. Even if it is by the power of Ish (GOd) That doesn't necessarily mean it's right. I'm sure there's been at least one person in the entire history of this world that has followed blindly after Satan because he believes that all his power is comming from GOd and not a masquerading demon. ANd Johnson even tells us this. Yes, T.G. did actually meet the Godfigure and was able to identify that he was truely God, but just before that he was almost mislead by a demon. I personally believe that magic is a real and that it might be one way to describe the power of our sovreign Lord. However, I also believe what we know for the most part as magic today, is man's corrupted attempt at being like God. We are specifically told in the Bible that Satan wanted to be "Like the most High"! When man tries to use that power, (unless it is issued through God), it is most likely to have come from a corrupt source, such as Satan or one of his minions. ANd I'm not saying that it is evil to have the power of God channeled through you and that we should burn and kill ever AUTHENTIC prophet. BUt until the end times, it seems to me that all those claiming to use the power of God, are really misled or trying TO mislead.
SO, readers, please approach this book with caution and an understanding of what is going on.
The only reason I gave this two stars was that I was impressed with the author's obvious study into what life was like before the flood and his close representation of it.
I conclude by saying that if you must read this book, be careful and be aware of the forces of the devil at work around you. | | | Write your own review about The Last Guardian
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