American Omens: The Coming Fight for Faith is not the type of book I would normally read but since I had the opportunity to receive a copy from the publisher, I decided to give it a go. And surprise! I loved it; it was a true page turner!
This fascinating read is a fiction thriller, but the premise is sadly not at all hard to imagine. Author Travis Thrasher spins an exciting tale where he imagines a future in the United States where churches and Christians have been forced underground due to laws that declare it to be a religion of hate.
One of the most enjoyable aspects for me personally was that this book was partially set in the Midwest and several times referred to West Michigan where I live. I really got a kick out of that!
I also appreciated that the characters were genuine people, not just happy shiny pollyanna-like Christians. The believers I know, myself included, sometimes struggle with their faith, are angry at God, and have a hard time trusting his sovereignty. Those are the kinds of characters I relate to and those are the kinds of characters in American Omens.
If you enjoy suspense, adventure and a bit of futuristic fantasy, you'll enjoy this book as I did.
