J. A. Webb Blog
Should Christian men read Kathy Tyers’s space opera Firebird?
Should Christian men read Kathy Tyers's space opera Firebird? The search for thrilling fantastical fiction for Christian men is sometimes so difficult I’ll take a risk when I discover an older title that seems to have promise. I took one of those risks this month on...
Should Christian men read Nobledark fantasy? A discussion of In Darkness cast
Should Christian men read Nobledark fantasy? Possibly- if they enjoy stories about flawed heroes mired in a world of incredible darkness, overcoming crushing odds and battling to reach the light. Particularly- if the author happens to be a Christian....
Robert A. Heinlein- I wish he’d been a Christian
Robert A. Heinlein- I wish he'd been a Christian. Heinlein, my favorite author as an unsaved young man, is a cautionary tale. Imagine what such a genius might have produced, had his writing have been informed by a biblical worldview! Let me explain. I’m in the middle...
My review of Recruit of Talionis
My review of Recruit of Talionis When scouting out Mort (e) in my ongoing quest for great Christian fantastical fiction, I made a side trip to another war zone. There, I found a worthy read in Recruit of Talionis, the first in C. J. Millaci's Talionis series. C. J....
My review of Mort(e)- A War with No Name
My review of Mort(e)- War with No Name This week, as part of my continuing quest for great fantastical Christian fiction . . . or in the case of this book, fantastical fiction which Christians might enjoy, I made a foray behind the lines of the War with No Name. I...
Lord Foul’s Bane really was . . A review of Lord Foul’s Bane
Review of Lord Foul's Bane- The Chronicles of Thomas the Unbeliever Book 1 by Stephen R. Donaldson Content warning- this review of Lord Foul's Bane includes references not suitable for young audiences. I really, really wanted to like Lord Fouls' Bane, mainly because...