Enoch: A Book Review

Old Testament Blends with Modern Day in Alton Gansky's Enoch

© Missy Frye

Nov 22, 2008
Enoch by Alton Gansky, Alton Gansky.com
Enoch by Alton Gansky pulls Old Testament personalities into the modern world and reminds readers of what is important.

Is it coincidence that Christian Fiction is growing at the same time anti-religion media is busy trying to convert believers? Does the world need balance or is it a counter attack? At a time when Bill Maher is laughing at Christians, Muslims and Jews, a book has found its way onto the shelves that reminds us Christ will return and we need to make a choice.

What’s is it About?

An unusual message is popping up in unexpected places around the world — in radio commercials, movies, TV shows, even within the pages of the New York Times.

Believing that someone is playing an elaborate prank, FCC agent Gene Manford and FBI agent Katherine Rooney begin an investigation. But nothing in their training has prepared them for what they are about to encounter.

A contemporary novel dealing with real spiritual warfare issues, Enoch will take you on a mind-bending, fast-paced journey through a story of good versus evil.

“Look for the ONE I am sending you,” is both intriguing and eerie. The message shows up at unexpected moments and in unusual places such as a full-page ad in The New York Times, during a blockbuster movie and a rerun of I Love Lucy. What does it mean?

The lives of several people in Blink, Texas are changed when Henick ambles into town. Although he seems unfamiliar with everyday items we take for granted, he knows things about people he shouldn’t and he can heal the injured. Where is this miracle worker from?

How Does Gansky Tell the Story?

The characters range from devout Christians to atheists and the setting spans much of the United States. Each twist of the plot reveals what free will has done to human kind, how we’ve squandered the chances we’ve been given. Time grows short; it’s time to follow God.

Enoch is a gripping tale of miracles set in our modern world of anti-religion. It is thought-provoking and chilling. The characters are well developed and easy to understand. There are, however, too many of them. Several characters could have been left out without any repercussions to the story.

What Message Does the Reader Receive from Enoch?

Evil lurks beneath the surface and slowly takes charge; the climax was a bit anti-climactic. There is a great build-up about a message but in the end, it is only paraphrased for the reader. We see the main characters as they hear it via cell phone but it isn’t openly revealed.

Overall, Enoch is a fast paced and interesting story which isn’t harmed by a few niggling disappointments. Christians will appreciate the subtlety and praise the message of Christ’s return.


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