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Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit
Characters/People edit
- Rapha: A faithful angel who has a front row seat for Lucifer's fall and the ensuing celestial war that spills over into Earth. He is wise but deals with strong emotions since he loves Lucifer but is constantly shredded by Luc's deeds.
- Lucifer: Beautiful, gifted, persuasive, seductive, proud, vengeful celestial being.
- Adam: Pre-adolescent, perfect, strong, immortal, beautiful, teasing caretaker of Eden.
- Eve: Pre-adolescent, stunning beauty, adventurous, eager intelligence, nurturing, a jokester.
- Cain: Physically perfect, athletic, proud, ambitious son of Adam & Eve.
- Abel: Physically perfect, fun-loving, athletic, animal-lover.
- Kal: Raised in evil but longing for good, Kal is grateful, tenacious, and childlike in faith.
- Sheatiel: Young, gorgeous, bred to be sex-slave/concubine to kings, carries deep emotional wounds, pregnant & desperate.
- Rafe: Strong, tall and has intuitive gifts regarding animals and nature that many would regard as telepathic.
- Moria: Elderly woman who is cared for by Kal.
- Auda: Orphaned child. Strong-willed, curly blonde-haired imp.
- Battue: A fellow angelic brother--highly honored among angelic hosts.
- Eliana: A ray of sunshine in Kal's memories of his former life. She is rather short & muscular with masses of dark, curly hair & a loud, infectious laugh.
- Ochim: Father of a family who live as independent farmers.
- Gabriel: Archangel. Messenger of Adonai.
- Michael: Archangel. An angel particularly gifted and effective in spiritual warfare.
- Emeth: An energetic monkey.
- Jason: Add a description of this character.
- Samael: The ancient name for Lucifer. In general, only Adonai addresses him as such.
- Elden: Young, handsome, eldest son of a family that, surprisingly, worships the One True God.
- Seth: Son of Adam & Eve born, as described in the Bible, in Adam's 130th year.
- Lak: Part man, part winged beast.
- Eden: Faithful dog companion to Adam & Eve.
- Phineas: One of Rapha's angelic brothers. Phineas is a powerful, persuasive angel with many committed angelic allies.
Quotes edit
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“You are never lost if I know where you are.”
Adonai -
“Restore me? To what? Could I too be ugly and dress poorly?”
Lucifer -
“You always did hate secrets.”
Rapha -
“Even now Adonai whispers His lies to you. I’d recognize that vacant expression anywhere. Rapha! You must think for yourself!”
Lucifer -
“I choose to be single-minded. If it does not please Adonai, I do not think it.”
Rapha -
“Earth will be destroyed,” Lucifer announced with wide-eyed innocence. “There now, we’ll have nothing more to fight about. We’ll be best of friends again.”
Lucifer
Organizations edit
- Archangel Michael and the Hosts of Heaven: Add a description of this organization.
- Fallen Angels
- ancient civilizations/Atlantis
- Nephilim: Ancient, gigantic offspring said to be descendents of the gods
First Sentence edit
There was a time they were best friends... a distant memory almost forgotten. Almost. It would be so much easier if he could forget.
Table of Contents edit
Chapter One—End of an Age
Chapter Two—Rebellion
Chapter Three—A Fresh Start
Chapter Four—Grace
Chapter Five—All Things New
Chapter Six—Begin Again
Chapter Seven—She
Chapter Eight—It Is Good
Chapter Nine—Sabotage
Chapter Ten—Corruption
Chapter Eleven—The Fallen Angel
Chapter Twelve—A Choice
Chapter Thirteen—Pain
Chapter Fourteen—Allies
Chapter Fifteen—Justice and Mercy
Chapter Sixteen—Out of the Womb
Chapter Seventeen—Sacrifice
Chapter Eighteen—Attack
Chapter Nineteen—Family
Chapter Twenty—Birth
Chapter Twenty-one—The Enemy Within
Chapter Twenty-two—Discord
Chapter Twenty-three—Brotherly Blood
Chapter Twenty-four—Mourning
Chapter Twenty-five—Sheatiel
Chapter Twenty-six—Death
Chapter Twenty-seven—Love
Chapter Twenty-eight—Rafe
Chapter Twenty-nine—Auda
Chapter Thirty—Finding Family
Chapter Thirty-One—Full Circle
Chapter Thirty-Two—Second Chance
Series & Lists edit
This book is in The Rapha Chronicles. (standard series)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Chana Keefer (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Old Barn Press
Country: United States
Publication Date: December, 2012
ISBN: 978-1935906551
Page Count: 412
Publisher: Old Barn Press
Country: United States
Publication Date: December, 2012
ISBN: 978-1935906551
Page Count: 412
Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Young AdultsIf I was to give this novel a rating like movie reviews, I would call it a strong PG13. WHEN the movie is made of The Rapha Chronicles, it will be difficult to keep it out of the "R" range since harsh issues, violence and emotional upheaval are key to a tale of celestial war and the Garden of Eden. However, the telling is never gratuitous. If the reader is mature, the disturbing elements will carry more depth. If the young person is able to absorb "The Lord of the Rings," they are ready for THE FALL (Rapha Chronicles #1).
Subjects edit
- Books › Religion & Spirituality › Judaism › Sacred Writings › Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) › Stories
- Books › Religion & Spirituality › Fiction › Historical
- Books › Religion & Spirituality › Christianity › Literature & Fiction › Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Books › Literature & Fiction › Genre Fiction › Historical
- Books › Religion & Spirituality › Christianity › Reference › Prophecies
Links to Supplemental Material edit
- The Passion fields: Notes by the author on writing, spirituality, prayer, family and devotions based on daily prayer and her books.
- chanakeefer.com: The author's site. Contains tons of background about the writing of this novel, descriptions of other works in progress, plus in-depth "talks" on Keefer's favorite topics like prayer, speculative/visionary fiction, maintaining healthy family relationships, brokenness, sexual self-control, and the marketing journey. There is even a month's worth of daily readings (about 5 minutes apiece) that take an excerpt of THE FALL and discuss intimate epiphanies and issues.
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