dunadan1963
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For many of us, the fantasy genre really pulls us in with history, adventure, romance, stark and clearly defined good versus evil. But, where does one go after the big names like "Tollers" and "Jack"? I look for overtly Christian themes and messages as many others here probably do. I'd like to share two of my finds in this genre and ask others to share theirs! Tell us a little about them, why you liked them, and what kind of themes or messages you liked from a Christian viewpoint! 
Here's a couple of mine, both self-published but can be had on internet sites like Amazon:
"Heroes Of Old" by Jay Young - it's an unban fantasy with X-Men like characters. The difference is that the heroes are temporary. There is a new "Faction" in every generation. It is about the struggle between good and evil that covers thousands of years. The author weaves a tale joining Biblical events of the past with a "secret history" (Biblically based) of "The Faction" that has waged a war against evil from the time of Noah. I enjoyed the secret history of the faction and how it tied into past events and thought it very original. I thought it was pretty good, but teens would probably like it more.
"In My Master's Hand" by Joseph Gore - a Tolkien-esque traditional fantasy. A land conquered from within by an alien people - the overlords who conquer the leaders of the land by corruption, greed and sensual pleasure (sound like any place you know?). An invincible warrior-type still fights the "Darkness" even though he has no chance of winning. He finds, as the story goes on, that he has been called to fullfil a destiny. There were a lot of things I liked about it. Action: lots! This is definitely a masculine book with a character who is armed to the teeth and kicks lots of butt - rare for Christian books which are all too often wimpy! But, the main character is also a mentor and protector. There is no swearing or sex (although there is romance) and magical elements are very well done (the wysard and the bears provide a little comic relief). The main theme is servanthood and surrendering to God's purpose instead of doing your own thing.
Who else has recommendations? :D
Here's a couple of mine, both self-published but can be had on internet sites like Amazon:
"Heroes Of Old" by Jay Young - it's an unban fantasy with X-Men like characters. The difference is that the heroes are temporary. There is a new "Faction" in every generation. It is about the struggle between good and evil that covers thousands of years. The author weaves a tale joining Biblical events of the past with a "secret history" (Biblically based) of "The Faction" that has waged a war against evil from the time of Noah. I enjoyed the secret history of the faction and how it tied into past events and thought it very original. I thought it was pretty good, but teens would probably like it more.
"In My Master's Hand" by Joseph Gore - a Tolkien-esque traditional fantasy. A land conquered from within by an alien people - the overlords who conquer the leaders of the land by corruption, greed and sensual pleasure (sound like any place you know?). An invincible warrior-type still fights the "Darkness" even though he has no chance of winning. He finds, as the story goes on, that he has been called to fullfil a destiny. There were a lot of things I liked about it. Action: lots! This is definitely a masculine book with a character who is armed to the teeth and kicks lots of butt - rare for Christian books which are all too often wimpy! But, the main character is also a mentor and protector. There is no swearing or sex (although there is romance) and magical elements are very well done (the wysard and the bears provide a little comic relief). The main theme is servanthood and surrendering to God's purpose instead of doing your own thing.
Who else has recommendations? :D
