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Alliance Paperback – April 1, 2002
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- Print length328 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherShadow Mountain
- Publication dateApril 1, 2002
- Dimensions5.5 x 1 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN-100875791603
- ISBN-13978-0875791609
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- Publisher : Shadow Mountain (April 1, 2002)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 328 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0875791603
- ISBN-13 : 978-0875791609
- Item Weight : 12.8 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 1 x 8.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #551,103 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #17,226 in Christian Literature & Fiction
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About the author

Gerald N. Lund is the bestselling, award-winning author of over thirty books. His novels include THE WORK AND THE GLORY series, THE KINGDOM AND THE CROWN trilogy, THE UNDAUNTED, and his newest, FIRE AND STEEL. He has also written several books on gospel topics, including a doctrinal trilogy exploring our relationship with Heavenly Father. He received his B.A. and M.S. degrees in sociology from BYU. He also did extensive graduate work in New Testament studies at Pepperdine University, and studied Hebrew at the University of Judaism. He and his late wife, Lynn, are the parents of seven children. Visit his website www.geraldnlund.com for more.
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2016Is it possible to have paradise on Earth, a place where there is no anger, war, or pain? Your immediate reply will probably be “no,” and I’m pretty sure you’re right. However, if you were a citizen of Shalev, you might think otherwise. What is Shalev? Only a fictional city, built after a world that was almost completely destroyed in a nuclear war, a city thought to be a paradise by its citizens. But is that really what it is?
In The Alliance by Gerald N. Lund, a young man named Eric Lloyd is transported against his will to the city of Shalev, one of four cities of the Alliance that is ruled by the Major. At first Shalev seems wonderful, but soon Eric discovers the real purpose for the irremovable watches fixed on everyone’s wrists and the silicon chips that the Major implanted in everyone’s brains. Eric and a group of rebels must fight for their freedom, but the Alliance is powerful. How will Eric succeed?
This book was gripping. I stayed up until eleven p.m. reading it! Gerald N. Lund measured out the right amounts of adventure and tension, making an irresistible mix that kept you turning the pages steadily. I can just picture him saying, “Hmm, let’s add a tablespoon of action there (a bear fight) . . . that chapter needs a half teaspoon of tension . . . let’s make the Major turn off the sirens . . . there . . .” The ideal concoction for a gripping book!
The characters in The Alliance had a certain depth to them. They experienced fear, doubt, joy, and many other emotions with an astonishing vividness, such as when Eric’s mother watched while her daughter was implanted. The characters had a certain humanness to them. Eric wasn’t a superhero, gentle with anyone who wasn’t “the bad guy.” Nicole, a Guardian in the Alliance, wasn’t totally sure that the Alliance was perfect. If Eric were a superhero, and Nicole were totally sure that the Alliance was perfect in every way, they would have seemed fake, and the story would have lost much of its meaning.
The Alliance is an absolute must-read. It is a remarkable story with a remarkable message: people must choose to be good. They cannot be forced to behave. But beware! It can be a real fight (almost as bad as Eric’s fight with a bear!) to put this book down. If you'd like to see more youth reviewed books, go to my blog, bookshelfexplorer.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2024I really liked reading this book. The story is very well laid out and full of suspense. It also provides a type of analogy for what life would be like if Satan had his way and we had no choice, but were forced to be good.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2017This is the first book that I ever read that I think would actually be classified as a distopian plot. I have fond memories of reading it as a child. It had a bright orange cover and I can't even tell you how many times I read it. Way too many to count! It was my favorite. I was really excited to get to read it again as an adult. I'm pretty sure I liked it as much as an adult as I did as a child.
I like everything about this book. I really like the characters. I like Eric and his village. I like the way they are able to make what they used to have or get along without the things they used to have. I like how they all stick together through everything. But their way of life changes overnight when they have visitors from the outside world that actually do have everything the world used to have.
I like Nicole too. I like the way she has kind of a child like faith about things. She just believes the things she has been told are true. But when she discovers for herself that those things are wrong, she is able to turn from them and help others to create a better life for everyone.
The plot of this one has plenty of action. There's bombs blowing things up, there's danger and violence and it pretty much keeps your mind engaged as it hops from one thing to the next. I like the way I'm able to picture what's happening in my mind and I like to imagine and wonder just what would happen if our world was like this. What would I do? How would I react to certain things?
This is one of those books that I just want to jump into the plot and find out the answers to my questions. I would have to say it was one of the pivotal books for me that made me want to be a reader. Make sure you pick it up and see what you think!
- Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2014For the most part I really enjoyed this book, and it kept me pretty interested to the end. I especially found myself thinking from time to time, "Something like this could really happen, if we aren't careful!" There were a few little things I questioned now and then, but I thought it was basically a well-thought-out plot, and quite well-written.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2021This is a great action-packed clean book. It has a great hero, a dastardly villain, and a satisfying ending. I enjoyed this book as a teen, and enjoyed it again as an adult.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2019This book is an exciting tale of adventure, love, and sacrifice. Lund brings an intriguing story to life that will ‘transplant’ you to Shalev to join Eric and Nicole as they set out to free a nation. This is an easy-to-read, stand-alone book that will appeal to anyone looking for a thrilling escape.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2015This book kept me completely engaged, from start to finish. It was written in the '80's so the technology was antiquated, but it didn't really bother me that much because I knew that in advance. Liked the characters, liked the plot, plenty of action, not too much romance. I read it because it was recommended by several others that had enjoyed it. Would recommend to others.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2022I’m amazed by the price and quality of the book!
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- pcmomReviewed in Canada on June 2, 2016
4.0 out of 5 stars A pretty good read
This book held my interest from the beginning, which seems to be rare these days. The last Gerald Lund book I read was the Work and the Glory series, which I enjoyed. It's good to see he can branch out and create a believable fiction outside of church history.