The Chest of Visions: New Pathways 'cross Broken Highways

The Chest of Visions: New Pathways 'cross Broken Highways
Author: Tim Ferguson
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2020-08-21
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1725279576

Alex, a troubled youth from Earth, travels to the world of Caperston via a wormhole in hopes of resolving his struggles. He meets a messiah, who preaches equality amongst the “Haves” and “Have nots” in Caperston, and his youth followers. Alex finds himself enmeshed in the challenges of their world. The youth, while asking for equality, are attacked as they march to see the Ruler. Alex steps in to stop the carnage but tensions are ready to explode. A short time later the messiah is arrested. Great drama follows over an eighteen-month period. Alex, hearing from Earth friends, isn’t sure whether he should return home. Is it even possible? The book concludes with ten pages of activities for Christian youth leaders to use, when discussing the events taking place in the story. Themes of forgiveness and prayer are highlighted.

The Chest of Visions: Secrets of Caperston

The Chest of Visions: Secrets of Caperston
Author: Tim Ferguson
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2020-08-24
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1725279622

Mattpaul is from the privileged Valley Community and is about to begin a prestigious job. When Chihaysu, a "prophet" who preaches equality amongst the "Haves" and "Have nots" in the world of Caperston, appears, introducing the idea of an unseen ruler named God, chaos follows. The idea of a God is unheard of in Caperston. Chihaysu also speaks out against the inequality of the classes in Caperston and Mattpaul decides to give up his promised job to follow Chihaysu. He enters a conflict where resisting powers, led by his father, cannot accept the idea that there is a God who sees all people as equals. Other young people join in the movement and tension arises as Mattpaul faces the ultimate test of faith. The book concludes with eight pages of activities for Christian youth leaders to use, when discussing the events taking place in the story.

Cross Roads

Cross Roads
Author: Donald Wilson II
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2014-08-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1499058284

Shawna is not a typical teenager. Not only is she homeless and surviving in New York City on her wits and talents, but she is also the target of a sinister group of creatures bent on killing her. After barely escaping with her life, Shawna must ally herself with the only group capable of stopping them and keeping her alive. Under the tutelage of Decker, a highly skilled agent and his personal assistant Gibbs, Shawna begins her intense training to become a member of this covert group of defenders for humanity. They relocate to Colorado where Shawna manages to find friendship and gains the attention of a charming and mysterious young man. Shawnas new life in Colorado is interrupted when her enemies discover her location and she is forced to put her training to the test. Shawna must face her most lethal enemy and comes to a deadly crossroads that will alter her life forever if she can survive.