The Shadow and Night

by Chris Walley and Federico Erebia

In the first book in the epic Lamb among the Stars series, author Chris Walley weaves the worlds of science and the spirit, technology and supernatural into something unique in science fiction. Twelve... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1414313276
• ISBN13: 9781414313276
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
• Length: 613 Pages
• Weight: 2.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.1" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 15 to 19 years
• Grade Range: Grade 10 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Finally - a GOOD Christian SciFi novel

This series will really challenge the 'pre-trib', "He's coming tomorrow" crowd. It requires a long period during which the Gospel permeates human society. While I believe that Jesus's coming has ALWAYS been immanent, this story reaches far into the future, and posits for the reader's consideration a civilization where the implications of the Gospel are fully lived out, insofar as can be expected by fallen man. The 'slow start' mentioned in another review is necessary for the author to depict this lovely society. Stick with it! It's worth it, and necessary to create the context for the reappearance of evil. It is all done without the syrupy didactic tone of so many other Christian fiction works. This is not 'fantasy' in the genre of C.S. Lewis's "Narnia" or even the heavily alegorical "Out of the Silent Planet" trilogy'. This is REAL SciFi. This series has the future technology and whiz-bang stuff I would expect in good SciFi. Further, so much of modern SciFi has objectionable material in it: Sexual sin, foul language, and even overt blasphemy. This is good, CLEAN, fun. Finally, I want to say that this is the first SciFi written as Christian literature that didn't absolutely stink from a SciFi fan's viewpoint. All the others I read were 'yawners', because I knew what would happen next. They were just making characters walk through the stock Hal Lindsey, pre-trib scenarios. This one is a whole new world. Buy it! Read it! Love it!

Excellent story

When I watch the news I sometimes wonder what it would be like to live in a world where evil didn't exist. What if we didn't need an army, or police, or weapons? Where no one lied, everyone could be trusted, and envy was unheard of? Well, that's the way it was in Farholme, a Made World, copied from Ancient earth, until Merral Stefan D'Avanos saw what he thought was a meteor streaking against the night sky. Suddenly, the peaceful world of Farholme began to change. At first he barely noticed the changes. There were just hints that something was wrong; a deception, a vision, a show of fear. Then Vero, a Sentinel from Ancient Earth showed up to check out what was going on. As Vero and Merral began the investigation, they became embroiled in a desperate battle agains the powers of evil. At first they didn't understand what was happening to Farholme, but both men believed in God and they were willing to follow wherever He led them. Chris Walley has created a world so vivid it seems almost real. This is a fascinating story of the battle between good and evil with a different twist. Full of action and suspense and engaging characters, it pulled me into the story from page one.

A Whole New World!

The beginning of a series that pulled me into a world that is completely enjoyable. The world that Chris Walley has created is beautifully described with characters that come to life, their struggles and their joys. The dynamic between the characters is exceptional and through those moments of dialogue and thoughts, spiritual gems come forth to give the reader something to chew on. The plot keeps developing as the story goes on, to the point that you would not think it could have much more impact, but what surprises there are ahead! Chris Walley never gives away whats to come. I really enjoyed the approach of a sinless society's struggle with sin re-entering the population. Great insights and what a way to introduce them but with a sci-fi theme! Excellent read that will not disappoint anyone that enjoys christian fiction with the sci-fi edge. This is a story the reader can lose himself in.

Excellent Book!!

I just finished reading the two books that actually make up this single hardcover - Shadow At Evening and Power of the Night (accidentally rebought this book thinking it was a sequel - it's not). My 13 year old son recommended the books to me and I was extremely impressed with the quality of the story and the way that Chris Walley knits together a compelling sci-fi story with a Christian point of view. As a long time sci-fi/fantasy reader, I didn't think it was really possible for it to be done in a believable way, but he does it. His main character's evolution as he comes into contact with evil is a challenge for all believers! A must-read!