Reviews

The End of Time
by Randall Towe

Title: The End of Time
Author: Randall Towe
Publisher: www.lulu.com
ISBN: 978-1-4116-3846-4
Genre: Science Fiction / Christianity
Presentation: Paperback

The End of Time is a Science Fiction novel by Randall Towe.  It is a good mixture of science, philosophy, religion etc., and is a good story of the classic struggle between good and evil.

The book is based on the current world situation and at places reads like a commentator's narrative.  But, overall, it is a good read and will appeal to Christians especially.

Reviewed by: http://swamyreviews.blogspot.com/ 

The End of Time by Randall Towe is a science fiction fantasy about the coming of the end of the world.

Julie has had a childhood nightmare about terrifying aliens that kidnap her and perform horrifying and unspeakable procedures on her.  These aliens, or Elohim, worship Satan and have been altering Julie’s genetic makeup so she can host and bring Satan’s child to life.  After the last encounter, Julie became sick and she discovers that she is pregnant.  Her doctor tried to find out what was happening, but Satan minions became aware.  All the people who knew about Julie were kidnapped, mind wiped, and returned as drones to do Satan’s bidding.  Julie obtained divine assistance and was guided in how to escape.  She gave birth to Catherine, but soon she left her and led the followers of Satan to keep her daughter safe. 

Catherine grew up in a loving family with an older brother Darien, who loved Catherine.  He promised to be with her always.  Catherine grew into a gifted young woman and she and Darien planned their lives together to find the stars and visit Orion’s belt.  Catherine and Darien were on their way when Satan’s followers wrenched them apart and gave Catherine a terrible choice, to accept Satan or watch Darien be tortured and then killed.  Catherine gives in and Darien escapes, which sets in motion both Satan's plans and the divine scriptures that foretell the occurrences about the end of the world. Will Darien stay alive long enough to save Catherine and prevent the destruction of all mankind?  Will Catherine and Darien’s love be strong enough to overcome all of the obstacles that life is throwing at them?

The End of Time is a fascinating mixture of science fiction and scriptures.  The unique way Mr. Towe wove them together portrayed a realistic and scary way of looking at the book of Revelations.  I loved how even in the worst of times, a mother’s love for her child overcomes all obstacles.  The family that took Catherine set in motion the only chance that Catherine had to have a normal and loving family.  Catherine and Darien loved one another and even when Catherine was under Satan’s control, you could still see that somewhere inside her, she had very strong feelings for Darien.  Darien would go to hell and back to save her.  In the end, Catherine proved that she was a worthy mate for Darien when she potentially sacrificed herself to save another.  This book hooks the reader from the very beginning and keeps the reader in suspense until the very end.  I hope to read more books by Mr. Towe.

Reviewed by: Teresa

http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/2006/December/Teresa-TheEndOfTime.htm

  The End of Time (Broadband Productions, 2006, ISBN 1-4116-3846-8) is a creative new look at a persistently old theme: good versus evil.  But instead of adding yet another cookie-cutter story to the gristmill, author Randall Towe has created a fantastic world in which two lovers are torn apart by enormous evil.   

In order to stand up to the Satanic powers of the alien Elohim, sworn enemies who are out to destroy the whole of mankind, two space travelers must first learn the truth of why we are all on this planet.  In their sweep through the galaxy, Catherine and Darien—her own personal Ulysses—face demons far beyond mere mortals, climaxing in a battle with the ultimate demonic force of Satan, himself.  As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the author draws as much upon the inner strength and moral fortitude of his characters as he does upon their heroic feats.   

This fast-paced story built around a heroic plot is filled with memorable characters.  The story climaxes with an epic battle in which the future of humanity hangs in the balance and eventually resolves into a very believable, feel-good ending.  The author has done a commendable job of recreating the often-told story line of good vs. evil while giving it a new twist.  The result is a book that moves along quickly and readers who find it difficult to put down.  In short, this is a sold four-out-of-five-star rating, one of the most creative and enjoyable books of its genre. 

Reviewed by: Don Bacue, Executive Editor
International Features Syndicate

The End of Time is a new story based on an old idea: good versus evil, but Randall has made this a totally different story.  It's a tale of two lovers torn apart by evil; the story of what man must suffer before he can know true happiness, the "truth" of why we are here.  Overall, it is a good, fast paced story, with interesting characters, an epic battle and a satisfying ending.  The often-written good versus evil story is done in an interesting enough way to make it stand out from other stories of a similar genre, and the plot moves with speed and it's hard to put it down.

Reviewed by: Angela Hooper