Book Review: Reminds me of Heinlein’s “Revolt in 2100″

I found this book to be quite enjoyable. The story reminds me of Robert A Heinlein’s book, “Revolt in 2100.”

I did start to read it quite tentatively based upon the negative reviews indicating that it was a religious polemic. In fact, it is not. Apparently some reviewers did not understand the central premise that both sides of the issue were strongly religious. The attackers seem to be coming from an Islamic base and their conduct aligned with that tradition. The defenders were coming from a Christian base and consistent with that tradition. It would be ludicrous to expect a person raised within a strong religious tradition not to have moments of recrimination after combat. If you read any actual biographies of those who have faced combat, you will notice that there are moments when you really hope that God is on your side and there are other moments where you wonder whether your decisions were the right ones.

Thanks, John Slack, for the review!

Book Review: Refreshing Read

I stayed up past my bedtime finishing this book. It was great reading a science fiction book with strong Christian characters. It’s a great read. Good story, strong characters, and a believable society. I’m looking for more from this author.

Glad you enjoyed the book, Richard Bush (no relation!)

Book Review: Stayed Up Until I Couldn’t Keep My Eye’s Open

I absolutely loved this book, I stayed up until I couldn’t keep my eye’s open anymore reading the night that I bought it. Despite the extremely heavy religious views in the book, I enjoyed the read. It kept my attention the entire way through, a very satisfying book to read and finish.

Thanks for the review, Pretzelshop!

Book Review: Someone had to die so the other could live.

I have to admit that this was the first of this sort of literary genre that I have read - futuristic military-techno fiction. Reading mostly theology and philosophical books day in and day out, my recreational reading happens to be fiction and this read was not a disappointment.

The characters were well developed. The battle descriptions were vivid. The reader is transported into the 25th Century where everything has changed and nothing has changed. Nations are still fighting against nations. People are still struggling with questions of ultimate reality, good and evil, right and wrong.

It is said in the book that “The universe was the ‘theatre of God’s glory’ . . . ” (p 171 Kindle edition) and it’s obvious that throughout this book, the author takes this to heart as he deals with man’s struggle to find purpose in life while at the same time developing an intriguing plot, depth of characters mixed with romance and intrigue on an intergalactic scale and he does all this without compromising his own convictions, giving the reader a ‘clean’, but not antiseptic reading experience devoid of all the graphic sex, gratuitous violence, and vain language that is found in so much of today’s fiction.

All I can say is, “Give me more, J. Wesley Bush!” as I look forward to the next installment of Knox’s Irregulars!

Thank you, Mark, for the great review!

January Giveaway! Knox’s Irregulars

Got a new Kindle or Nook for Christmas? I’m giving away 5 copies of Knox’s Irregulars in exchange for reviews (they don’t have to be glowing, only honest.)

Just drop me an email at jwesleybush @ gmail.com!

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Diversity?

Some things can’t be parodied. The Islamic Diversity Centre, in Newcastle, is working to challenge stereotypes about Islam. So naturally, when they picture the staff, they give the men an individual photo and the women all get identical burqa shots. Seriously - a single, stock ninja photo. Way to fight the stereotypes!

People say there’s no difference between the religions, but this is bunk. Jesus empowered women, while Islam (literally) effaces them.

(h/t Instapundit)

Book Review: Great Read!!!

This book was a great read. The characters were deep and diverse enough to draw you in, the action was exciting enough to keep you there, and the struggle between a man and his God will force you to take a look at yourself.

Glad you enjoyed the book, R. Doctor!

Book Review: Great Debut Novel

This book is an outstanding piece of work. J. Wesley Bush has an extraordinary ability to show the changes in his characters. I strongly recommend it for anyone who likes sci-fi, Christian, or fiction in general.

Thanks for the review, Faramir!

Goodreads Giveaway!

Congrats, Sorcha, on being the winner of the “Knox’s Irregulars” giveaway hosted by Goodreads. Your paperback copy is in the mail! Enjoy!

Asides

• Stimulating Ourselves to Death -- They might sound great, but do stimulus packages work? Read more over at ReasonOnline. #
• This is great news -- Iraq combat deaths are at a six-year low. #