Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: In Exile

Subtitle: (The Archangel Jarahmael and the War to Conquer Heaven #3)

Author: John J. Higgins

Genre: Science Fiction

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 3

Best read after earlier books in series? Yes

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18474285-in-exile

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

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Short Summary of the book:

This is the third in the series of this alternative Bible story. The Archangel Jarahmael goes against the rules and gives the humans the tools to survive outside of The Garden of Eden. He also tries to find the human he loves, Lillith. However, Luciferael succeeds in tricking her into believing the Archangels and God want her dead and he will protect her. Will Jarahmael succeed in freeing her or will he be captured instead. How does Jarahmael survive his exile from the Heavens?

What I liked about the book:

Although the book runs on the Christian theme, it is not overpowering.

What I didn’t like about the book:

There was nothing to dislike other than maybe wishing a different outcome.

My favourite bits in the book:

How Jarahmael sticks with what he believes is right even after he believes himself exiled from the Heavens.

My least favourite bits in the book:

The book was enjoyable in its entirety.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the 4^th book by this author, the third in this series. I enjoyed all his books.

What books could this be compared to and why?

The only books I can compare it to are the other two books in the series.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children No

Young Adult Yes

Adult Yes

If you like science fiction with a biblical theme, this book may be the book for you.

I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Even the driving force in the Almighty’s Universe can be turned from Good into Evil.

IN EXILE, the third book of "The Archangel Jarahmael and the War to Conquer Heaven" Trilogy, chronicles what happens in the Universe when the mightiest Angels live outside the Seven Heavens and without the presence of the Almighty. Can pure love survive the growing manifestation of Evil when jealousy, revenge, deception and selfish control descend upon the Universe?

How do Adam and Eve and their offspring fare in the new hostile environment of Earth, now that they have been sentenced to death? Will they ever gain the Almighty’s forgiveness and find redemption?

What happens to the love between the Archangel Jarahmael and his Human mate Lillith after the War for the Heavens?

Can the Archangel Jarahmael protect the Humans and Lillith, and from the designs of Luciferael and his Auxilium? Will Jarahmael keep the Almighty’s secrets safe from the fallen Angels? Will it call for his ultimate sacrifice?

About the Author:

John J. Higgins is an attorney and former statewide prosecutor who has had a multi-faceted career and life. He has worked on farms, performed firearm repairs, and refinished and sold antiques, all before he finished high school. In between pursuing his college studies, he supervised industrial finishing operations and assisted in developing a powder coating system. After college, he worked fulltime and attended law school at night. He also filmed rock stars and celebrities for public service announcements and produced and emceed a play that performed before audiences that totaled over 170,000. In his career as an attorney, he researched and wrote policy papers for governmental committees, drafted legislation, and revised statutes. In his role as a statewide prosecutor he was involved in some of the highest profile cases in his state, from prosecuting multiple and complex crime rings to homicides, including those committed by a serial killer. Among other things he does in his private life, he can scuba dive and pilot an airplane. An avid student of history and spiritual development, he lives in New Jersey in an old Victorian train station he converted into his residence.

He can be reached at his website: john-j-higgins.com