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Resistance

Ilyon Chronicles, Book 1

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Resistance

By: Jaye L. Knight
Narrated by: Lance Rasmussen
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"Don’t you know? Animals like you have no soul."

Could God ever love a half-blood all of society looks upon with such fear and disdain? Jace once believed so, but when a tragic loss shatters the only peace he’s ever known, his faith crumbles as the nagging doubts he’s tried to put behind him descend on his grieving heart. With them come the haunting memories of the bloodstained past he longs to forget but can never escape.

Taken from home at a young age and raised to serve the emperor, Kyrin Altair lives every day under a dangerous pretense of loyalty. After her unique observation skills and perfect memory place her into direct service to the emperor, Kyrin finds herself in further jeopardy as it becomes increasingly difficult to hide her belief in Elôm, the one true God.

Following the emperor’s declaration to enforce the worship of false gods under the penalty of death, many lives are endangered. But there are those willing to risk everything to take a stand and offer aid to the persecuted. With their lives traveling paths they never could have imagined, Jace and Kyrin must fight to overcome their own fears and conflicts with society as they become part of the resistance.

©2014 Jaye L. Knight (P)2019 Jaye L. Knight Fantasy Fiction Literature & Fiction Heartfelt Tearjerking
Compelling Characters • Powerful Themes • Intense Storyline • Beautiful Imagery • Counterculture Worldview • Clear Voice
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An awesome book with well defined characters and races. So excited for the continuation of the series.

Just the book I was searching for

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I love the allegory to the persecution and courage of the church through the ages! Highly recommend!

This one is timeless!

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This was great! I have read the book before, but I didn't know that I would also love the audio book. I think the narrative performance was very well done. Nice work! This was worth my time to listen to (sorry it took me so long!) and highly enjoyable. I love the characters, especially Kyrin, Kaden, Trask and Anne. I am looking forward to listening to the next one.

Excellent!

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The writing and storytelling make me think of a cross between Stephen R. Lawhead and Robin Hobb. As an allegory of Christianity, this story does a good job of representing personal faith and persecution. It does so without being preachy. Instead, it shows sincere struggles as the characters react to outside forces. I appreciate their depth and growth as they experience trials, and I particularly enjoyed the unfolding of the two parties coming together. This tale is appropriate for youth as there is no inappropriate language or sexual situations. While there is action violence, the descriptors are not gory. Unfortunately, as of this review, only two of the six-plus books in this series have been released as audiobooks. With the last one being released over 4 years ago, I have my doubts about the others seeing the light of day. I might have to get the eBook versions and experience them the traditional way. In the meantime, I look forward to listening to the second book soon.

This is quite a gem I stumbled across

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The hardest part of this book is knowing not all Christians feels as strong for Jehovah as they do in this book. Great story, and hope this encourages us to stand strong as well!

Great story

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Wow! This story is incredibly intense, but the message and themes are powerful and needed in our day. I’m not generally a fantasy fan, but picked this up on a recommendation. I found myself up late listening and eager to get back to it at the end of the day. My own faith and courage were challenged. What would I choose in their place? This story is told with beautiful imagery, insightful analogies, and strong narration. Very well done!

Powerful Story

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Wonderful surprise of a book. I was riveted and found my own faith growing. Lance is a great performer. Voices, inflections of his voice, pacing.... All make it a delightful performance. Looking forward to his next read.

Great read and reading

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A friend recommended this book to me, and I was hooked from the very first chapter. After devouring the series, I bought this audiobook.

Such a great performance! Lance Rasmussen puts the perfect emotion and pace into his reading.

I have never fallen in love with characters quite so much as in this book. Each seemed so real to me! I felt sad for Jace, I was proud of Kyrin, and some parts just made me laugh.

Amazing book!

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A very exciting, fast paced story with a lot of twists and turns. I was always waiting for what would gaijin next. I hope there are plans for the other four books in this six book series to be recorded. As of now, I only see the second one on audio.

Engaging and Unpredictable

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Early Christianity in Rome meets a fantasy world (with a promise of dragons in the second book. How can I resist?). Though it started out a little slow, I was hooked before the 25% mark and devoured the rest. I loved the characters, especially Kyrin. Watching her struggle through fear for her life and the lives of her friends and yet never let go of her faith was inspiring. I'm often skeptical of Christian fiction, afraid it will become preachy or trite, but Resistance is guilty of neither.

UPDATE: I just finished reading it for a second time (via audiobook this time) and I love it even more than the first time. Updating my rating to 5 stars from 4.

Early Christianity Meets Fantasy World - loved it!

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