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Summary: Thought provoking and very, very good
Review: No matter your background, the Christ Clone Trilogy will make you think, and I think that is the trademark shared by all of the best fiction. Most readers will find parts in the series that will challenge their views and preconceptions. Such challenges are good, because they cause us to explore our own beliefs, which can either change them or make them even stronger.There are elements in the series that may seem surprising, and possibly even objectionable, but I urge everyone to read through the whole series before coming to any judgements. The Christ Clone has so many twists and turns that it often seems headed in directions that it may not really be going. I promise readers that if they stick it out until the end, they won't regret it. A must read for this current age!
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Summary: Enjoyable series
Review: This is a very readable series that covers some very problematic themes. BeauSeigneur, in the first two books anyway, does a great job of combining religion, history, scifi, and mystery into a hard-to-put-down story. There are likely to be some uncomfortable moments for any reader, as BeauSeigneur sends us through historical details and quite a bit of both conventional (Christian) and unconventional (New Age) theology. The series begins with an enthralling recounting of an investigation of the Shroud of Turin. I had a hard time deciding what was fact or fiction, but BeauSeigneur provides enough references to make us (at least those like me that are not well-versed in the actual events surrounding the Shroud) believe that this version must be fairly close to the truth. Tragedy follows for the lead characters, and the most gripping moments in the series are in the first book. The momentum of the storyline, and BeauSeigneur's obvious depth of research easily move us through questions and "weirder" moments; e.g., I kept asking myself through parts of the 2nd book, "does this guy really want us to buy into this New Age stuff or not?." Theologically, this book was the most uncomfortable of the three, but in a good way. The final book was very much a let down for me. The series transitioned from something that made me question my own perceptions and beliefs, and hardened into BeauSeigneur's vision. His views don't follow closely to mine, so other readers are clearly more satisfied with book 3 than I was. Even so, I rate this series as an excellent read: four stars out of five.
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Summary: Good plot, atrocious writing
Review: The premise of this book is intriguing: a clone of Christ
is made from cells found on the Shroud of Turin; events
ensue from there. You can easily debate just how Beauseigneur
gets around the fact that the Shroud is pretty convincingly
proven to be a hoax, but after a lifetime of reading science
fiction and fantasy, I can forgive a little hand-waving
over technical details to advance the plot. And its a good plot; the story really drew me in deeply.
While I don't agree with Beauseigneur's literalist scriptural
interpretations, I am inclined to enjoy apocalyptic
fiction. It's a plot that draw me in, despite my disagreements with
the author's theology and politics. That being said...on purely technical merits, Beauseigneur
is a hack. Page after page of exposition in the "of course
you know" style. Generally flat and uninteresting sentences.
Brick subtle foreshadowing. The story may be good, but the
literary style is high school creative writing. On a side note, I've noted reviews that complained about
vulgar and/or obscene language in the book. Now, I'm not
as likely to notice such words as some are, but I've personally
been surprised by the lack of such language. Perhaps it
was "cleaned up" for the new hardbound edition.
Rating:
Summary: "Left Behind" from a different perspective.
Review: This review is for all three books of the series. If you are going to read this first book, be prepared to simply read all three in succession because the pace and suspense dictate it. The basic premise and storyline of the book series centers on the depictions of the end times prophesied in the Book of Revelation found in the Bible. Unlike other works on the subject, like the popular "Left Behind" series, this story focuses on the events from the perspective of someone who is unaware and even hostile towards the idea that the events unfolding are part of the Biblical story. The story begins with a surprising twist: dermal skin cells are found at the heel of the Shroud of Turin, and subsequently used to clone the person whom the shroud originally covered. This sets off a chain of events that come at you at a dizzying pace. Unlike the "Left Behind" books, the depictions are graphic and disturbing, and the vast destruction caused by asteroids hitting the earth, and various plagues are depicted with a stark horror. The "new age" references are woven into the story in a way that seems quite similar to how that movement is already forming. It is difficult to tell throughout the story, across all three books, what the philosophical and theological views of the author are, so well written is the perspective of the main character. We are taken along on the journey with him, with little insight into the eventual conclusions. Also excellent are the political workings behind the world government run by the U.N. The rise to power of the political structure is seemless and realistic. The writing is fine, and the story and characters are explored with enough depth to resonate. Essentially this book is about the story of one person who is thrust into the center of the events simply by being "in the right place at the right time". I recommend the book series for a very different perspective of a familiar story.
Rating:
Summary: Christ Clone Trilogy
Review: Great, the way the story is told will have you thinking about it all day. I have finished the books and still can't take my mind off the story.
Rating:
Summary: tremendous allegorical thriller
Review: In 1978 a group of American scientists conducted tests on the Shroud of Turin to determine its authenticity and (in terms of age among other analysis) whether the icon could have been the burial cloth of Christ. Ten years later, one member of the team, Dr. Harry Goodman, using advanced technology, reexamines some of the samples he still has from the shroud. He informs a Shroud teammate, reporter Decker Hawthorne of an incredible find that will shake the world once he proves his theory about Christ. Harry has discovered live body cells attached to the Shroud that are not of this earth. These cells seem invincible surviving two millennium without harm. Harry believes these cells could cure humanity of many diseases. However, a pandemic plague decimates much of the world including Harry leaving Decker to raise Harry's "nephew" Christopher, cloned from the non-human Shroud of Turin cells. The first book in James Beauseigneur "The Christ Clone" trilogy is a tremendous allegorical thriller that uses real events, biblical references and predictions, and modern science and technology to provide readers with a superb novel that asks numerous questions. The story line occurs over five decades, but never misses a beat even when chapters transition in time. The use of footnotes adds a feel of realism, making the plot even more haunting. The omen for this tremendous thriller is that the apocalypse crowd will treasure this Second Coming from a test tube and like this reviewer will not want to be left behind seeking the other two novels. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: In this case the second time's the charm!!!!
Review: At the urging of an excellent author, I gave this book another try--I am so glad I did!! Bound and determined to make it all the way through this time, I found myself unable to put it down--read it in two days and am so thankful I have the next two waiting on my nightstand!! Mr. BeauSeigneur has written a smart, insightful, story of the endtimes that is perfect reading for this time in our nation's history!!
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Summary: Does a Major Publisher Make This Better?
Review: Two years ago, I stumbled upon the self-published versions of "The Christ Clone Trilogy" and loved the premise. When live dermal cells are discovered on the Shroud of Turin, an agnostic scientist clones them, leading to the arrival of a Christ clone. Is this child an offspring of God? A replica of an advanced and ancient race? Or something more sinister? The plot blew away shallow attempts at End Times fiction--I won't get too specific, but BeauSeigneur "left behind" the competition!--and the themes explored were far-reaching in their implications. Alas, the writing and editing were weak, the presentation inferior, and the marketing limited. The news of a major publisher getting behind this trilogy thrilled me. I hoped that a good editor and a bigger advertising budget might bring this series the wide attention it deserves. With some hesitation, I passed along my cheaper paperbacks and plunked down the money for the hardcover. Yes! This book is worth every penny. The cover and layout look great. The text is much smoother. Although the professional editing could've been more extensive, it does make this book that much better; also, so as not to alienate some of the intended audience, the publishers sliced away minor profanity. I hope this new look leads to big things, because "In His Image" and the remainder of the trilogy represent some of the most gripping and memorable fiction I've ever come across. If you've never read this, you're in for some mindblowing entertainment. If you've already discovered the series, you'll love the sleeker packaging and tighter storytelling.
Rating:
Summary: Truly Exceptional
Review: This is a brilliantly written book and series. There are so many twists and turns and yet ALL of it works! Story is the most important thing to me as a reader, and I've found plot errors and inconsistencies in books by some of the biggest authors out there. But I could not find one flaw in the story line of these books. Considering the fact that the story spans about 50 years, takes place all over the world, and has one of the most interesting plots you'll ever read, THIS IS AMAZING!
Rating:
Summary: Highly Engrossing
Review: BeauSeigneur is a master storyteller. IN HIS IMAGE is a wild, dazzling, daring ride with a stunning premise! On to book 2, BIRTH OF AN AGE!!!
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