Lost Book Trilogy
2 primary works • 3 total works 3 total works planned
Book 1
This is the story of Jamie, who lives in a post-global warming Scotland. Much of what we know now has been lost, but stories of the 'Ancestors' and what they could do are still told. A new king has come to the throne in the island city of Embra and he is searching for books to learn more from them. The beginning of the book echoes the story of Josiah finding the book of the "Law" in "2 Kings 22, 23". "The Lost Book Trilogy" sets out to achieve two things: to give children a fantastic adventure story; to help children think through the importance of the Bible and what it means to follow Christ.The world of Jamie and Rob, Insh More and Embra is not too different from our own. People have forgotten about God and put their trust in luck, superstition or knowledge. But here and there, there are people who still believe in God and are ready to serve him in any way needed. The trilogy will enable Christian children to reflect on following God and the importance of the Bible. For non-churched children, the books introduce them to the 'God of the Old Times' - to Jesus, and what it means to follow him.
Book 2
A thrilling sequel to "The Book of Secrets", "The Book of Good and Evil" continues the story of Jamie and his friends, Rob and Ali. They have reached Embra and have managed to warn the king about the threat of the Norsemen. But their paths divide and Jamie finds himself alone in a strange city. Having taken part in a terrible battle against the Norsemen, Jamie is haunted by the words of the book in the seal-skin bag - the Bible - 'Do not murder'. Back in Embra, Jamie is robbed but then rescued by the most unlikely of people. He discovers more people who follow the God of the Old Times - Jesus - and discovers more about what it means to follow him. But he struggles to reconcile their teaching and his harsh life. When he gets the chance to exact revenge on the man he thinks has stolen all his money, he can't resist and attacks!But a greater danger lies in wait - the treachery of a very important man, and the prospect of dying of hunger before he can do anything about it. Like "The Book of Secrets", "The Book of Good and Evil" opens up a futuristic world which in essence is not that different from our own.
People are always stealing, cheating each other and looking for a way to get more power and influence. "The God of the Old Times" has been forgotten by all but a few, but Jesus' followers are there nonetheless, caring for the sick and the needy.Through the story, children will be able to explore what the Bible says about revenge, about loving your enemies and about depending on God. Jamie, the main character learns about praying to God and is touched by the selflessness of God's followers compared to the other inhabitants of Embra. Through this fiction story, children encounter Christianity and God's Word and see what it means to depend on God for everything you need, to serve the poor and needy and to live God's way, even when everyone else isn't interested in him.
People are always stealing, cheating each other and looking for a way to get more power and influence. "The God of the Old Times" has been forgotten by all but a few, but Jesus' followers are there nonetheless, caring for the sick and the needy.Through the story, children will be able to explore what the Bible says about revenge, about loving your enemies and about depending on God. Jamie, the main character learns about praying to God and is touched by the selflessness of God's followers compared to the other inhabitants of Embra. Through this fiction story, children encounter Christianity and God's Word and see what it means to depend on God for everything you need, to serve the poor and needy and to live God's way, even when everyone else isn't interested in him.
Book 3
A blind beggar from the south brings a mysterious message to the King of Lothian. An old friend needs your help - But the message is the start of a dangerous mission, taking Rob and Jamie far from Embra to a land of darkness, slavery and death. Will they ever be able to escape? And can they still trust in God, even when he seems far away?