When I first received this book to review, I was a little skeptical because I have read my share of Christian fiction which falls short of excellence. However, I have been pleasantly surprised by the quality of the writing and the depth of the character development in this book. Here is a summary of the book provided by Mr. Harding:
The story begins with Lord McDougal and his faithful shield-bearer, Fergus Leatherhead, departing their lands with giants at their backs, while before them lie in wait denizens of the bog-and and forest.
Ever ready to protect and serve others, they gather in tow an assortment of displaced adventurers and find themselves embroiled in a mysterious search for the Foundlings: Orphaned Thiery with his companion Horatio the white wolf, and Suzie who has been deceitfully retained by the thieves Elvodug and Flemup.
Others also seek the Foundlings, and their purposes are most sinister - Dragon Priests who practice cozen sacrifices, and their leader Count Rosencross who is town by his God given conscience and his pursuit of personal glory.
Onward toward the city of Hradcanny they travel, meeting with treachery, beast attacks, camaraderie and psalms of praise with an eye toward the gospel. Though their battles are at times fierce and the outcomes uncertain, the author maintains the integrity of these noble characters, who through weakness are made strong by Him in whom they trust.
Foundlings weaves together the Biblical principles of chivalry, truth, courage, duty, faith and love within the framework of Genesis, and a gold adherence to its historicity. It's an exciting page turner that leaves you wanting more, but more importantly it leaves the reader with Godly heroes to think on and emulate, and a young earth creationist view of the history that conforms to the Word of God.
What I found most fascinating in this book is the way that Mr. Harding weaves into his story the characters and creatures that are mentioned in the book of Genesis, but most fiction has hesitated to try and describe or include. The long lives of mankind before and even after the flood, as well as dinosaurs, mastodons, mega-fauna, giants, dragons and how the ice age fits into history are all incorporated into the story line to help us gain insight into that time period of history.
I have learned a wealth of information through historical fiction over the years, but very few books attempt to cover this time period. So I was genuinely interested and intrigued with Mr. Harding's book. No Evolution - No Humanism - No Magic! That's their motto for their Creation Fiction - Young Earth Dragon Fiction.
I had intended to read this aloud to my two teenagers, however, we were in the middle of another book, so I just read it myself. There is one reason I am glad that I did not read it aloud - it leaves you hanging at the end and you HAVE to read the next book, Paladins!! My kids would not be happy if I read this one to them without having the next book to read right after. So I will put this in the lineup after I can get the second book.
So, I am sure by now you are wondering how to get the book for yourself. Well, you can order the book directly from Zoe & Sozo Publishing for $11.95. The second book, Paladins, is also available for the same price.
To read more reviews about this book, go to the TOS Review Crew.
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