Incarnate
Incarnate Series Book 1
Antony Barone KolencISBN 9798887090764
eISBN 9798887090757
ASIN B0DMGF55YR
This is the first volume in a new series from the masterful pen of Kolenc. I have read most of Tony’s books. All but one that is not available digitally. And I have read stories from 3 anthologies he has contributed to, and 3 stories he co-wrote. Everything I have read has been well worth the read. And I eagerly anticipated this volume for over half a year. The description of the volume is:
“October, 2007. Joshua Christiansen thinks he's just an ordinary teen, ready to graduate high school and infatuated with his best friend Rachel...until Agent Samson shows up and tells him who he really is. Now, while dodging ruthless zealots and evading government plots, he must test the limits of his mind and body as he seeks the truth about himself.
Was he truly cloned from the blood of a Eucharistic miracle? Does he really have the power to trigger the End of Days? Or will he be killed, captured, or brainwashed by one of the many people who want to use him for their own ends before he can learn the truth?”
About the author we are informed:
“Antony Barone Kolenc is a law professor and author. In addition to writing fiction for Chrism Press and Our Sunday Visitor, he is the author of The Harwood Mysteries, an award-winning medieval series for teens published by Loyola Press. He teaches at Ave Maria School of Law, and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps after 21 years of military service. He and his wife, Alisa, live in Florida.”
But back to the volume at hand, I was originally going to read the story with my son, maybe alternating chapters. But I started the first chapter and could just not put it down. It was so good I already look forward to reading it with my son as a second time through!
This story moves at a brisk pace, with travel across a few states. And with encounters with a cult, a terrifying government agency, and a former pastor set on executing a young man to prevent the end times. The story revolves around Joshua Christiansen I and his finding out about his origins, and trying to figure out what is real in this situation and what is fantasy or just plain crazy. He has the assistance and loyalty of his best friend, Rachel, he needs some help to put the pieces together.
The story set in the US, but revolves around places named after biblical locations, and a group trying to bring about the rise of the beast from revelations. When you combine the science or science fiction components and the romance, with a bit of spy thriller and you have an epic story. This book was terribly hard to put down, only work and family commitments pried it from my hands.
This is a very intense story. Written as a Young Adult novel but it could be ready by anyone who loves a good story. It reminds me of some of the Science Fiction I read many years ago, especially The Eye’s of Heisenberg by Frank Herbert and even Heinlein’s Stranger in a Strange Land; but written with a very clear Christian or Catholic undertones. The way the story ends reminds me of Declan Finn, and I cannot help but picture the action ramping up from here. This is a great story and excellent beginning to a series. I can easily recommend it for mature teens, YA or anyone who love a great story.
A thrilling beginning to a new series from the skilled pen of Kolenc!
Warning: This book is much better than a lot I read as a tween and teen. But there are some intense and sensitive items in this volume and some parents might object. We witness more than 1 murder. There is discussion of pornography. And there is a cult ritual with sexual overtones and fantasies. And our protagonist is drugged to be more susceptible to unsavoury influence and thoughts.
Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2025 Catholic Reading Plan!
Books by Antony Barone Kolenc:
The Harwood Mysteries:
Shadow in the Dark
The Haunted Cathedral
Books by Antony Barone Kolenc:
The Harwood Mysteries:
Shadow in the Dark
The Haunted Cathedral
Harwood Short Stories:
The Lucy Mysteries:
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Other Books:
Penny and the Stolen Chalice
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