I am never one to pick up a futuristic fiction book. I just generally don't like them. However, I was surprised how much I enjoyed reading American Omens by Travis Thrasher.
This novel is set in the year 2038...less than 20 years from the present in America where technology rules the world and Christians begin disappearing without a trace. Cheyenne, a computer programmer in Chicago who works for the largest technology firm, gets a message from her father who disappeared setting her out on a journey to not only find her father, but to discover truth about the company she works for and the Truth of Jesus Christ.
A man called the Reckoner is working through a group of individuals who are all on the same journey toward Truth, to bring about awareness of truth faith in Christ, even though it has long been outlawed.
Thrasher does an excellent job describing the dangers of technology and sharing too much information. I could easily see our world heading in that direction. However, what I appreciated most is how keenly he made me aware of how easy my life is and how easy it is to become lackadaisical in telling others about Christ. Not only did I read a great story, but I was also challenged to be a better Christian (and not in a cheesy way, as some books do).
I received two complimentary copies of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
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