Alone in Eden

Stephen R. Pastore
Cohort Press (2006)
ISBN 0977719693
Reviewed by Jeanette Cain for Reader Views (7/06)

“Alone in Eden” is a great adventure story made believable by the attention to details.  The story begins in the beautifully serene Garden of Eden.  A son of Adam and Eve named the 'traveler" and his dog Zas journey through generations of time.  The pair witnesses the banishment of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden.  The traveler and his dog travel through wars and famine due to the horrific murder of Abel, by his brother Cain.  An angel appears and speaks to the traveler.  The angel warns of the future effects on the world many generations ahead, all starting with Cain's choice to follow evil.  The story goes on with the traveler learning what good and evil does to man.  The Faith of the traveler is tested throughout his journeys.  Angels appear throughout the book.  The angels help him understand the ways of human nature.

I liked the smooth flow of the writing.  I felt as if I was walking along with the traveler and his dog.  I could clearly imagine the sights and sounds. I could feel the texture of the animals.  Even when a storm was being described, I could hear the thunder.  The best part of the book was the writing style of author, Stephen R. Pastore.  The way many Bible stories were woven in was flawless.  There are glimpses of many people from the Bible.  The story includes the giants and angels that are found in the Bible.

I recommend this book for young teens and adults.  Although fictional, this book is a great help in understanding the Bible story of Cain and Abel.  The ending is a must read.  I will be looking forward to more books written by Stephen R. Pastore.

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