This story concludes the Legacy Chronicles in an amazing battle of wits between Jake Hope and Lucifer, and it's a tremendous meditation on the nature of reality, the possibility of the existence of supreme evil, and the contemplation of what God's nature and intentions may be for the human race, our world, and what the role of a messiah might actually be at the end of our age... and of course taking into consideration the prophecy of Armageddon that is present in Western Christian and Islamic religious beliefs, among others.
The action here is intense beyond belief, and the author is an amazingly talented storyteller. I was enthralled by his contemplations from start to finish, and I was sure that I had correctly surmised who the character Vain was at the end, (Vain is a prominent character who shows up in all of the Legacy novels, and various times.) But I was surprised to see that I was totally wrong about who Vain is, and what his importance is to Jacob Hope's mission. The one thing that bothers me about this story is the author's adamant refusal to admit that God is real and present in the universe. Jake Hope never admits to a belief in him, although he finally submits to one prayer near the end. I have trouble accepting the author's barren disbelief throughout the story, his agnostic denials get him into more misery than is necessary, and his perspective is bleak. There is, however, great adventure here, and great heroism, great evil also. However, at the end, although the story ends well, it left me with a sense of futility, and a feeling that the future of Mankind will not be one which will reward us with satisfaction or peace. It's depressing. This is an epic story series, certainly...it's just not Lord of the Rings for a Christian believer, I think, because (for me) it was not uplifting. But I am certain this story series would appeal to individuals who are not as committed to a belief in a God who actually cares about His people.
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The Legacy by Luke Romyn
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Who is Jacob Hope?
Jacob Hope, better known as Jake, feels driven by an unconscious need to help others. At times, this need pushes him into unsafe regions of the globe, yet he still feels unsatisfied. It's as if his life's purpose is calling to him, and he cannot find it. Then, one day, a young man tells him his destiny, a fate filled with such weight no mortal should have to bear it.
Jake has to see mankind through Armageddon.
Luke Romyn - USA TODAY bestselling author
Luke Romyn is a full-time author with a background in international security. His first novel, The Dark Path, was published in 2009, and he lives in Northern Queensland, Australia, with his wife, Sarah, and various animals he calls family.
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ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!
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