Numb edition by John W Otte Religion Spirituality eBooks
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Save the girl...or his soul?
Crusader is numb. He feels neither emotion nor pain, a divine gift that allows him to be the Ministrix's best assassin. Whether it's heretics from within or heathen from without, Crusader is the sword in the True Church's hand. And if he remains obedient to his superiors, he will be able to let go of his guilt.
But then he's ordered to kill Isolda Westin. It shouldn't be a problem. A target is a target. When Crusader sees Isolda's image, though, something strange happens. He experiences a moment of panic, a wave of emotions, the first he's felt in as long as he can remember.
In that moment, he realizes he can't fulfill his mission. He can't kill Isolda Westin, even if it means he'll be condemned as an enemy of the Ministrix.
Soon Crusader and Isolda are on the run. Will they be able to learn why the Ministrix wants Isolda dead? Or will they both face the harsh justice of the "True Church"?
Numb edition by John W Otte Religion Spirituality eBooks
Crusader is the Ministrix's sword to do God's work, specially anointed for the job by his inability to feel pain or emotion. He eliminates those who deserve punishments, and hopes that his acts will earn him forgiveness from the guilt that plagues him. His latest assignment, to take out a heretic Isolde, should be routine, but Crusader has trouble following his orders. Of course, the fact that another agent gets in the way and seems to have contrary orders makes things a little difficult, the more disturbing thing is the breakdown of his numbness whenever he sees the target. During the temporary glitch in the assignment, Crusader does some digging on why another agent has appeared on what was supposedly a solo mission. What he finds, makes him put the mission on hold, long enough to interrogate Isolde and reevaluate what is really going on. Because something is definitely going on. Both the Ministrix and the opposing Praesidium seem to be very interested in this Isolde, and Crusader can't figure out exactly why nor why there now seems to be a target on his head as well.I have read two of Otte's other books aimed at the middle school and teen crowd, so I was expecting more of a similar fair, but this writing is on a whole other level. Don't get me wrong, the Failstate books are good and are popular with the target audience. But reading those I just had no idea Otte had it in him to write such a sophisticated science fiction novel for an older audience. I tore through this book, and was left satisfied with the ending, but still craving more of this future science fiction universe Otte has created. (One request for more books in this series, please!) Crusader is a very appropriate name for the main character, as in many ways he reflects the Crusaders of old, fighting in the name of a God they didn't seem to know or fully understand. The Ministrix is a plausible future perversion of Christianity (plausible, because we've seen similar things in the past, like in the time of the Crusades), and it is also then equally plausible that more traditional evangelistic views of Christianity would be seen as heretical and would be forced "underground." The addition of the opposing Praesidium group that is totally atheistic and swings to the opposite extreme of banning all religions is also a plausible movement, and it added a little extra something to the politics of the universe. Of course, what really had me psyched was all the scifi tech stuff, which I soaked up and thoroughly enjoyed. (Yes, I'm a nerd, but I'm ok with that.) It's been too long since I've read a good ol' sci-fi book with space travel and fun tech advances. (Part of why I want more from Otte in this universe. There really aren't many Christian books out there that do sci-fi well.) I liked that neither Isolde or Crusader seems to have it all together. It is not easy to predict how each individual character in the story will behave. Whether main or secondary characters, most don't easily fit stereotypes. My one qualm with the book was the development of the romance between Crusader and Isolde. Yes, Crusader's side I understand, it has some good reasons behind it which are eventually revealed. But Isolde's attraction seems to be an odd mix of mercy, pity for the way Crusader has been used by authority, and a little Stockholm syndrome that all seemed should be at odds with the difference in beliefs and the fact that he tried to kill her. I felt it was a bit rushed on Isolde's side (ok, more than a bit rushed, one minute he's trying to kill her, the next minute she wants to give him a hug??), but eventually it worked, though if there is a sequel I see these two needing to work through a whole lot of issues before they go much farther in their relationship. Romantic issues asside, it was a fantastic read and left me in that post-traumatic fantastic book finishing. I despaired of picking up any of my other current reads as they just couldn't hope to satisfy as well.
Notes on content: No language issues. No sexual content beyond a kiss. There is a fair bit of violence. Crusader is an assassin and he's good at his job. There are four assassinations/murders by Crusader or others described. Numerous people are killed or wounded with laser shots or knives. Occasionally there are descriptions of wounds but mostly just mentions being burnt or broken or bloody with minimal further info, also the fact that medical care is advanced and can repair some serious stuff pretty quickly helps make it less severe. Several people are killed or injured in explosions (no graphic descriptions) and more are disabled with tranq darts.
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Numb edition by John W Otte Religion Spirituality eBooks Reviews
John Otter is a talented storyteller. It's rare that I actually end up jealous over another author's concept, but that is how I felt reading Numb.
Category Christian Fiction
Clean Language Yes
Christian References Yes
Comments Unique fast read that had elements of action, space voyage and espionage.
There aren't all that may sci-fi novels that I like but this book is definitely one of them.
John Otte did great job creating the storyworld. The characters are well crafted and the plot is tight and fast. No dull monologues or slogging through lengthy detail or description. Just pure sci-fi action from beginning to end with a strong Christian message woven throughout.
I only hope there will be a sequel. There is plenty of room for more books here.
In a far distant future, human beings have split into two groups - The Ministrix and The Praesidium. Crusader is an assassin for The Ministrix. He feels no pain - physical or mental. He is trying to earn forgiveness through obedience. Will he kill the woman who is his target or will he listen to the message she wants to share?
I bought this book because I love the genre (Christian speculative fiction) and because of the cover art. The story was well written and engrossing. I am looking forward to reading other books by this author.
I have no connection with Mr. Otte nor did I receive a free copy of his book. My reason for writing this review is to let other readers know how much I enjoyed Numb.
I'm going to go ahead and give this one a full 5 stars. The characters were realistic, the plot was interesting and the quality of the writing was good. The only thing that was lacking was more. I hope there is a sequel.
Now, for a plot blurb I recommend reading the back cover or another review that goes into more detail. I'll just tell you why I liked this book so much.
I really loved the character, Isolda. She was lifelike. She was competent but not arrogant, feminine but not over the top which made her way easier to connect with than most female characters. She has the ability to see where she is weak and that is ultimately part of her strength. This character subtly draws you in.
Then there is Crusader, who for a nearly emotionless character, is easy to like. I think as a reader, you start to worry for him since he wont worry about himself. As his story unfolds, so does his personality.
I also like that the story was very personal to the characters and had more to do with their lives than what they were trying to accomplish.
If there is a sequel, I would really like to see more of Isolda's story brought to life.
All and all, its totally worth reading.
This is not a solicited review.I paid good money for this book and I wasn't disappointed. I first read it on my husband's account and just purchased the hard copy through mine.
I don't normally read fantasy but when I saw this cover somewhere on Facebook, it pulled me in and the blurb did the rest. This is very much a story-driven novel, though the characters were well crafted and I enjoyed them quite a bit, especially the minor characters. I found the world-building enough to give me a strong sense of setting without overpowering the story action, which is the reason I normally stay away from fantasy. A solid and entertaining read that examines some very relevant questions that permeate the Christian faith. The one I found most thought provoking however, is whether or not it would be a blessing or a curse to feel nothing. Towards the end it was both exciting and frustrating to not be able to predict what was going to happen next, particularly because there is no happy ever after guaranteed like with romance. Favorite scene--a tie between when the robot teddy bears attach the insurgents and when Isolda finally sees Crusader's mural. An assassin who is also an artist was a really nice touch and very well written.
Crusader is the Ministrix's sword to do God's work, specially anointed for the job by his inability to feel pain or emotion. He eliminates those who deserve punishments, and hopes that his acts will earn him forgiveness from the guilt that plagues him. His latest assignment, to take out a heretic Isolde, should be routine, but Crusader has trouble following his orders. Of course, the fact that another agent gets in the way and seems to have contrary orders makes things a little difficult, the more disturbing thing is the breakdown of his numbness whenever he sees the target. During the temporary glitch in the assignment, Crusader does some digging on why another agent has appeared on what was supposedly a solo mission. What he finds, makes him put the mission on hold, long enough to interrogate Isolde and reevaluate what is really going on. Because something is definitely going on. Both the Ministrix and the opposing Praesidium seem to be very interested in this Isolde, and Crusader can't figure out exactly why nor why there now seems to be a target on his head as well.
I have read two of Otte's other books aimed at the middle school and teen crowd, so I was expecting more of a similar fair, but this writing is on a whole other level. Don't get me wrong, the Failstate books are good and are popular with the target audience. But reading those I just had no idea Otte had it in him to write such a sophisticated science fiction novel for an older audience. I tore through this book, and was left satisfied with the ending, but still craving more of this future science fiction universe Otte has created. (One request for more books in this series, please!) Crusader is a very appropriate name for the main character, as in many ways he reflects the Crusaders of old, fighting in the name of a God they didn't seem to know or fully understand. The Ministrix is a plausible future perversion of Christianity (plausible, because we've seen similar things in the past, like in the time of the Crusades), and it is also then equally plausible that more traditional evangelistic views of Christianity would be seen as heretical and would be forced "underground." The addition of the opposing Praesidium group that is totally atheistic and swings to the opposite extreme of banning all religions is also a plausible movement, and it added a little extra something to the politics of the universe. Of course, what really had me psyched was all the scifi tech stuff, which I soaked up and thoroughly enjoyed. (Yes, I'm a nerd, but I'm ok with that.) It's been too long since I've read a good ol' sci-fi book with space travel and fun tech advances. (Part of why I want more from Otte in this universe. There really aren't many Christian books out there that do sci-fi well.) I liked that neither Isolde or Crusader seems to have it all together. It is not easy to predict how each individual character in the story will behave. Whether main or secondary characters, most don't easily fit stereotypes. My one qualm with the book was the development of the romance between Crusader and Isolde. Yes, Crusader's side I understand, it has some good reasons behind it which are eventually revealed. But Isolde's attraction seems to be an odd mix of mercy, pity for the way Crusader has been used by authority, and a little Stockholm syndrome that all seemed should be at odds with the difference in beliefs and the fact that he tried to kill her. I felt it was a bit rushed on Isolde's side (ok, more than a bit rushed, one minute he's trying to kill her, the next minute she wants to give him a hug??), but eventually it worked, though if there is a sequel I see these two needing to work through a whole lot of issues before they go much farther in their relationship. Romantic issues asside, it was a fantastic read and left me in that post-traumatic fantastic book finishing. I despaired of picking up any of my other current reads as they just couldn't hope to satisfy as well.
Notes on content No language issues. No sexual content beyond a kiss. There is a fair bit of violence. Crusader is an assassin and he's good at his job. There are four assassinations/murders by Crusader or others described. Numerous people are killed or wounded with laser shots or knives. Occasionally there are descriptions of wounds but mostly just mentions being burnt or broken or bloody with minimal further info, also the fact that medical care is advanced and can repair some serious stuff pretty quickly helps make it less severe. Several people are killed or injured in explosions (no graphic descriptions) and more are disabled with tranq darts.
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