“The Last Guardian”

“The Last Guardian”
A Novel by Shane Johnson

From the publisher: In 1975, the life of Cornell graduate student T.G. Shass is forever changed when he finds himself in possession of a mysterious and ancient artifact. Unable to remember how he acquired it and powerless to rid himself of it, T.G. is soon shaken not only by the object’s presence, but by a chilling encounter with evil and a jarring journey to another world.

He was the most unlikely of all prophets.
His was the most critical of all missions.

Upon his return, T.G. discovers that Earth is no longer the home he knew. His sweetheart, Jenni, is missing, and all evidence indicates that she’s been caught up into the macabre, unnatural realm he’s just departed.

His determination to find Jenni overrides the bitter aftertaste of his otherworldly experience, and T.G. seeks a way to go back. But his second journey holds far more than he imagines. Can T.G. fulfill his key role in God's plan to defeat the forces of darkness? Or will his imperfect faith lead to destruction as the last days draw to a climactic end?

I have to say right up front – I am only about two-thirds through the book – but I find it a wonderful read! It is a Christian Science Fiction Fantasy that I rank way up there.

You will find yourself (via “special effects”) on a world of giants called Noron. The general population has been ‘dumbed down’ (where do you find that happening right now??) in an attempt to make them forget The Truth. The Truth is outlawed and anyone caught studying The Truth is sentenced to death – and the sentence is carried out on the spot. T.G. Shass has been selected by Ish (a super natural character I know you will identify with) to bring The Truth back to the people of Noron.

Has anyone else read it? It was first published 4 years ago. If you’ve read it I’d love to get your impressions. If you haven’t read it, I think you’re in for a treat!

Jim