The Last Christian Review & Giveaway

I’m not usually one to read science fiction type books that much, but I have to say this book actually was interesting to me and honestly, full of suspense.  The Last Christian, by David Gregory, is a story that I could honestly see coming true.  America has changed, and not for the better.  It seems that Christianity has disappeared, and virtual reality abounds.  From neural implants, to the Grid, to articifical intelligence, this book is every science fiction fan’s dream.  Plus, to me, it seemed that the author inserted things into the storyline and concepts/ideas that I see abounding even today, let alone in the future.

Abby Caldwell has just emerged from the jungles of Papua New Guinea for the first time in her whole life; she’s 34 years old, and it’s 2088.  As she makes her way out to civilization, she’s racing to get help for her village, all of whom are dying from some unknown sickness or disease.  Abby doesn’t make it in time, though; her village dies before she can make it back to them.  This starts a whole new chapter in Abby’s life, though, as she realizes that God is calling her to another place and really, to another world.  He is calling her to go to the United States, a land where to even speak of Christianity could land her in jail.  Her grandfather’s message makes it clear, though, that he firmly believes she is the one who will bring the good news of Christianity back to the world.

As the story goes on, there are so many twists and turns, good people and bad that Abby will encounter.  As she digs deeper into the mystery of how her grandfather, who was such a strong Christian, could be caught up in the scientific world of artificial intelligence (he was a neuroscientist), she begins to tie the different ends together.  The mysterious illness that led to her village’s death seems to be tied to all of the mess she has encountered within the U.S.  Danger lurks in every corner for Abby, yet she’s confident that what God has called her to do, He will make a way.

I definitely recommend this book, and to tell the truth, I’m still reading the last parts of it.  It’s been a hard book to put down.  It almost reminds me of a storyline, similar to The Matrix, or along those lines.  You can read an excerpt here, and you can purchase this book for $14.99 from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing Group.

You can also win a copy of The Last Christian! You can enter by doing one or more of the following; just be sure to leave me a separate comment for each way that you enter.  I’ll draw the winner on Thursday, June 17.  Giveaway is for U.S. and Canada only.  Good luck, and have a wonderful day!

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(Disclosure: This book was provided, free of charge, by Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing Group, for the purposes of this review.)

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75 Responses to “The Last Christian Review & Giveaway”

  1. Heidi V.
    May 28th, 2010 at 12:17 am

    Indivisible sounds really interesting!
  2. Heidi V.
    May 28th, 2010 at 12:18 am

    Follow Waterbrook on twitter @heidivargas

    Thanks for the chance!
  3. Steve Capell
    May 28th, 2010 at 5:58 am

    Another book that interests me is “Life in Spite of Me.” I have read reviews of this book and it sounds like an emotional read and one I would like to read as well.

    I found your review to be intriguing and one that I think I would take pleasure in reading.

    Thank you so much for hosting this giveaway.

    steven(dot)capell(at)gmail(dot)com
  4. Anita
    May 28th, 2010 at 11:36 am

    I’m also interested in “The Late Great United States.”
    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com
  5. Anita
    May 28th, 2010 at 11:39 am

    I shared this on Stumble Upon. (My username is HSBSuzanne.)
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  6. Anita
    May 28th, 2010 at 11:39 am

    I voted for you on Top Mommy Blogs.
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  7. Anita
    May 28th, 2010 at 11:45 am

    I tweeted this for 5/28…
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  8. Anita
    May 28th, 2010 at 12:21 pm

    I follow Waterbrook Multnomah (sp?) on Twitter (@HSBSuzanne).
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  9. 409cope
    May 30th, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    I would love to read Invisible by Kristen Heitzmann the most.
  10. 409cope
    May 30th, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    I follow Waterbrook Multnomah on twitter as 409cope.
  11. 409cope
    May 30th, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    I follow through google friend.
  12. 409cope
    May 30th, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    I follow on twitter as 409cope.
  13. Anita
    May 30th, 2010 at 8:36 pm

    tweet for 5/30…
    http://twitter.com/HSBSuzanne/status/15076983298
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  14. Jennifer Short
    May 31st, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    I think “Every Single Woman’s Battle” looks good!
  15. Jennifer Short
    May 31st, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    I follow Waterbrook Press on Twitter — jenndiggy
  16. Jennifer Short
    May 31st, 2010 at 2:05 pm

    I follow you google connect. jenndiggy
  17. Jennifer Short
    May 31st, 2010 at 2:05 pm

    I follow you on twitter. jenndiggy
  18. Anita
    May 31st, 2010 at 9:33 pm

    tweet for 5/31…
    http://twitter.com/HSBSuzanne/status/15149254518
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  19. Emily
    June 1st, 2010 at 6:15 am

    I follow Waterbrook Press on Twitter — jenndiggy
  20. Armand
    June 3rd, 2010 at 10:13 pm

    The book, Forgiveness, Breaking the Power of the Past. A recent Barna study indicated that many of the unchurched have had a bad church experience which needs Christ’s healing and forgiveness. I pray many find it.
  21. Shirley
    June 7th, 2010 at 5:29 pm

    When the Morning Comes looks good to me!
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  23. patricia
    June 11th, 2010 at 9:58 am

    I would like to read Indivisible by Kristen Hietzmann.
  24. Benita
    June 12th, 2010 at 9:09 pm

    Every Man’s Battle interests me.

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  25. Benita
    June 12th, 2010 at 9:10 pm

    Follower via GFC.

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  26. Vicki
    June 13th, 2010 at 12:01 am

    “Deadline” by Randy Alcorn sounds great. I love Christian books and mysteries!
  27. Vicki
    June 13th, 2010 at 12:06 am

    I also voted for you
  28. Rhonda Struthers
    June 14th, 2010 at 7:07 pm

    I would like to read Flight of Shadows

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  29. Rhonda Struthers
    June 14th, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    Water Brook twitter follower

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  30. Rhonda Struthers
    June 14th, 2010 at 7:10 pm

    I follow

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  31. Kimberly
    June 15th, 2010 at 9:00 am

    God Gave Us You looks like an adorable kid’s book.
  32. Kimberly
    June 15th, 2010 at 9:00 am

    I follow WaterBrook on twitter @Aerated
  33. Kimberly
    June 15th, 2010 at 9:01 am

    I follow your blog.
  34. Kimberly
    June 15th, 2010 at 9:01 am

    I follow you on twitter @Aerated
    Thank you!
  35. Jason
    June 16th, 2010 at 11:42 am

    Another boom that interests me is The Late Great United States
    What Bible Prophecy Reveals About America’s Last Days
    Written by Mark Hitchcock

    jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com
  36. Jason
    June 16th, 2010 at 11:42 am

    Waterbrook Twitter follower

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  37. Jason
    June 16th, 2010 at 11:42 am

    Blog follower

    Nickolay

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  38. Jason
    June 16th, 2010 at 11:43 am

    Twitter follower

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  39. Jason
    June 16th, 2010 at 11:44 am

    Tweeted

    http://twitter.com/parkerozgood/status/16320057520

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  40. Jason
    June 16th, 2010 at 11:45 am

    Stumbled

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  41. Jaque
    June 16th, 2010 at 12:05 pm

    Another book I would love to read is Flight Of Shadows! :-) Thank you.
  42. Michelle Lovejoy
    June 16th, 2010 at 12:14 pm

    Every Single Woman’s Battle
  43. Angela Winesburg
    June 16th, 2010 at 12:26 pm

    Following Waterbrook Multnomah on Twitter (Hotsnotty2)
  44. Angela Winesburg
    June 16th, 2010 at 12:27 pm

    Following you on Twitter (Hotsnotty2)
  45. Ed Nemmers
    June 16th, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    Randy Alcorn’s “Deadline” would be my choice!
  46. Terri Sinclair
    June 16th, 2010 at 5:10 pm

    Lots of other books I’d love but I’ll go with “The Late Great United States”

    Thanks!
  47. HEATHER GODDARD
    June 16th, 2010 at 7:39 pm

    I would like to read Here Burns My Candle
  48. Michelle H.
    June 16th, 2010 at 10:03 pm

    I really want io read “Anna Finch and the Hired Gun” by Kathleen Y’Barbo. This is a sequel to another book I read by this author and I loved it.
  49. Char
    June 16th, 2010 at 10:36 pm

    I would love to read Anna Finch and the Hired Gun!

    charlotteloprete @ ymail dot com
  50. Char
    June 16th, 2010 at 10:37 pm

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  51. Char
    June 16th, 2010 at 10:39 pm

    Subscribed to your posts

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  52. Char
    June 16th, 2010 at 10:41 pm

    Following you on twitter @mommasweeps charlotteloprete @ ymail dot com
  53. Char
    June 16th, 2010 at 10:41 pm

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/mommasweeps/status/16360027981

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  54. Carole Spring
    June 17th, 2010 at 1:10 am

    I would like to read Indivisible by Kristen Heitzmann

    blondie_31971@yahoo.com
  55. Carole Spring
    June 17th, 2010 at 1:17 am

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/cspring31971/status/16368227551

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  56. Kimberley W
    June 17th, 2010 at 3:03 am

    “The Late Great United States” intrigues me…

    Many thanks!!
  57. susan smoaks
    June 17th, 2010 at 5:42 am

    i would like the “if God is good, why do we hurt” book
  58. susan smoaks
    June 17th, 2010 at 5:42 am

    follower
  59. Melissa B.
    June 17th, 2010 at 6:51 am

    Anna Finch and the Hired Gun by Kathleen Y’Barbo
  60. Chrystal
    June 17th, 2010 at 7:16 am

    I’d like to read Flight of Shadows: A Novel
    Written by Sigmund Brouwer.
  61. Chrystal
    June 17th, 2010 at 7:17 am

    Follow Waterbrook on Twitter- @chryskay
  62. Chrystal
    June 17th, 2010 at 7:17 am

    Follow on Twitter- @chryskay
  63. Chrystal
    June 17th, 2010 at 7:18 am

    6/17 Tweet: http://twitter.com/chryskay/status/16383521637
  64. Chrystal
    June 17th, 2010 at 7:18 am

    Voted on Top Mommy Blogs!
  65. Miranda Allen
    June 17th, 2010 at 2:10 pm

    This looks like a great bnook
  66. tina reynolds
    June 17th, 2010 at 2:14 pm

    I like The charlatan’s boy by jonathan rogers
  67. Jessica
    June 17th, 2010 at 2:14 pm

    The Last Great united States would be very interesting. Thanks!
  68. tina reynolds
    June 17th, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    I follow you on twitter @mrstinareynolds
  69. tina reynolds
    June 17th, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    Follow Waterbrook Multnomah on Twitter @mrstinareynolds
  70. Jessica
    June 17th, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    I follow your blog
    (Mac Mom)
  71. Chrysa
    June 17th, 2010 at 8:46 pm

    I’m following your blog in Google Friend Connect.
  72. Veronica Garrett
    June 17th, 2010 at 8:53 pm

    Flight of Shadows by Sigmund Brouwer interests me.
  73. Donna K
    June 18th, 2010 at 1:54 am

    I Follow Waterbrook Multnomah on Twitter(donnak4)
  74. Donna K
    June 18th, 2010 at 1:54 am

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  75. Donna K
    June 18th, 2010 at 1:56 am

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