A.R. Barnes, Jr. Reviews

Added December 10, 2003

Child of the Star

Author: A.R. Barnes, Jr.
Publisher: Atlantic Bridge Publishing
Available At: www.atlanticbridge.net
Publishing Date: Available Now
Genre: Fiction: Historical/Contemporary/Action
Format: Trade Paperback and Ebook download in PDF/HTML/LIT
Price: $15.50 paperback, $5.50 ebook
ISBN: 1-931761-30-2
Reviewer: Joyce Handzo

Can a star that appeared over two thousand years ago still illuminate the paths of men today?

Adoniah, one of the Magi who visited the Child born in Bethlehem, recorded his experiences in a journal. He returned home, but sensed that his role in this event was far from over. About thirty years later, he returned to Israel and witnessed the Crucifixion of that same Child, who was now known as the Rabbi. However, before going to the Cross, the Rabbi gave Adoniah a special mission to fulfill.

Many years later, a journal and the remains of a man were found in a cave. The man was identified as Adoniah and the journal became a topic of interest and unrest. Drs. Alec Jordan and Sarah Barak were the linguists assigned to translate the ancient document. Yet, as Adoniah's words became clearer to read, their meaning seemed more unbelievable. It appeared that the Magi hadn't only followed the Star to Bethlehem, but had later followed the Rabbi on a journey of enlightenment. The CIA, the Church, and the enemies of the Rabbi watched the translation process carefully.

Author A.R. Barnes, Jr. has written an intricate and thought-provoking novel that connects the past, present and future in a new dimension of time. The initial account of the Magi following the Star to Bethlehem is both credible and well founded. His subsequent meeting with the Rabbi before the Crucifixion and his receiving a special mission is speculative yet spell-binding. The translation process of the scroll is described with many interesting details. The cast of characters is extremely varied, yet the author has seen that all of them act in realistic ways.

This book explores the complex issue of time. The light from the stars doesn't reach the earth immediately but after a passage of time. The author creatively enlarges on this scientific fact with the story line of an ancient scroll connecting present and even future events. Readers will be challenged to decide if the "Light" from long ago has any reference to our world today.

The Child of the Star illuminates a possible "gateway through infinity". Enter and be enlightened.

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