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Title: Transgression: A Novel by Randall Ingermanson ISBN: 0-7369-0195-7 Publisher: Harvest House Publishers Pub. Date: 01 March, 2000 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $10.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.63 (27 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent first novel
Comment: I've read a number of time-travel short stories and novels over the years; I consider this to be one of the absolute best. Dr. Ingermanson has a strong physics background, which lets him convincingly describe traveling to the past with plausible depth, but in a way that's still readable.
This isn't a dry techno-SF story, though. Ari, Rivka, and Damien interact in complex, but believable ways. Damien has plausible motives for wanting to completely reshape society by trying to remove one of the most influential people in history. (He's a crackpot, but he _almost_ makes sense!) And not only are they realistic from the beginning, but they grow and develop convincingly as the story progresses.
The author's portrayal of first-century Jerusalem is impressive. Again, the characters here are complex individuals who aren't static, but who also progress as do the others. Nobody is wasted--everyone has a role to play. While I know very little about the area in that era, I would say that it's presented convincingly.
The religious aspects of the novel come across well, too. In spite of their essential nature to the story, they don't intrude. Rather, they are very well integrated with all the rest that's going on--which is a lot! They gave me plenty to think about, always a good sign in a book.
The author is willing to take risks as well, shifting the plot in unexpected directions, and not coming up with contrived, pat resolutions. He doesn't take the easy way out, which results in a more satisfying story. Although I almost never read novels more than once, this will call for a re-read; there's too much substance to take in all at once. And this will prepare me for the prequel and sequel.
In short, BUY THIS BOOK!....
Rating: 5
Summary: Transgression
Comment: If you like tightly written, intelligent and thought-provoking fiction with a plausible story line, then this is the book for you!
Science and religion collide as Rivka Meyers, a Messianic Jewish archaeology student meets Ari Kazan, Israeli physicist (viva la 'big bang' theory)and together they embark on a dangerous trek back through time.
Of course, what fun would this novel be without a bad guy. Enter, Dr. Damien West, a somewhat deranged experimentalist whose job is to model and test the theories these smart guys keep coming up with.
What follows is an exciting 'what if' scenario, with Dr. West attempting to do away with the Apostle Paul, Rivka Meyers' attempt to thwart his evil plans, and Ari Kazan learning more about the Truth than he ever wanted to know.
Definitely a page turner...bring on a sequel!
Rating: 5
Summary: Time travel at its best!
Comment: I love hard science fiction (NOT fantasy) and time travel is my favorite theme--when it's done well. Transgression is truly a remarkable mix of science, adventure, history, religion, and even romance. The balance is perfect. This is the first book I've read by Ingermanson, but now I'll read the others for certain. I do highly recommend Transgression--reading it is like taking a vacation into the past. As a Catholic, I enjoyed the Christian slant to it. I really can think of no criticism--definitely 5 stars!
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Title: Premonition (City of God, 1) by Randy Ingermanson ISBN: 0310247055 Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company Pub. Date: 01 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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Title: Oxygen by Randall Ingermanson, John Olson ISBN: 0764224425 Publisher: Bethany House Publishers Pub. Date: 01 May, 2001 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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Title: The Fifth Man: Will They Find Life on the Red Planet - Before It Finds Them? (Sequel to Oxygen) by John Olson, Randall Ingermanson, John B. Olson ISBN: 0764227327 Publisher: Bethany House Publishers Pub. Date: 01 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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Title: Portal: The Timeslip Trilogy: Book I by Brian Reaves ISBN: 0595288413 Publisher: iUniverse Pub. Date: August, 2003 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Arena by Karen Hancock ISBN: 0764226312 Publisher: Bethany House Publishers Pub. Date: 01 August, 2002 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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