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This is a spiritual mystery and safari scorching adventure involving the main character, and anti hero Seeker Barrington who although being battered, traumatized and bruised about in many situations has a source of help beyond the power of any enemy he faces. After becoming a born again Christian he is far from helpless; and all those around him are forever changed by the experiences of having encountered first hand Seeker’s utterly momentous source of perseverance, courage and strength. Seeker finds out every time he prays to God in Jesus name he can call upon arc angels that will save him from the numerous evil people’s plots, dilemmas and utterly colossal savage beastly leviathans and monsters he faces eventually in the story. God is with Seeker in every way, day, and in every circumstance. All Seeker has to do is to agree to seek out to do God’s will and God takes care of the rest. ... Read more

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An Action-Packed Thriller
Early on, the reader is introduced to the main character, Seeker Barrington, and his nemesis, Harold Hellfure. As their names imply, one represents good and the other evil. This allegorical writing style continues throughout the novel. The son of parents who abused him, physically, emotionally and spiritually, Seeker epitomizes the downtrodden who rises up against adversarial circumstances to become all that God intended him to be.

An action-packed thriller, "The Chronology of Seeker" is an all-out war between the religiously convicted Seeker Barrington and Harold Hellfure's corporation, Hellfire Inc. Seeker, who lives for Christ and the sharing of the Gospel with the world, is at constant odds with Hellfire Inc., whose vile biotechnological advances put the fate of the world in peril.

Journeying around the globe and even outside the solar system, Seeker does everything in his power to ensure God triumphs over Satan. Along the way, he faces terrorist plots, bio-engineered creatures, remote-controlled robotic beasts, meteorological atrocities and other breathtaking situations. With the aid of prayer and angelic intervention, however, Seeker is able to overcome even the most insurmountable obstacles to fulfill his God-inspired mission: "to humbly bring shame, guilt and punishment to some of the most ruthlessly evil, powerful and wealthy men in the world."

In the thrills-a-minute closing chapters in which Seeker is stranded on a dinosaur-populated planet called Plantopa, he will be charged with his most difficult task to date: to find three lost holy cities and to uncover their religious relics. Located in extremely life-threatening locales, Seeker faces the battle royale of his life. Will he be able to save himself and humanity before it's too late?

Jam-packed with fantastical scientific advances, mutant beasts and space-travel adventure, "The Chronology of Seeker" is not for the reader who likes his or her stories to be firmly entrenched in reality, but it is an idealistic, otherworldly, mythical and marvelous fictional experience. For the reader who enjoys being transported to another realm in which anything can and does happen, this book delivers. Action, adventure, allegory and religion all rolled into one, "The Chronology of Seeker" caters to a wide range of reading tastes.

An Epic Quest
The Chronology of Seeker, by Stephen Stewart, follows the life and adventures of Seeker Barrington, an ordinary man who must learn to rely on, and so draw great strength from, a power much greater than his own.Though Seeker was forced to endure a painful and traumatic childhood at the hands of his parents (particularly from his father, Baneman Barrington), his personal encounter with Jesus Christ gave him a strength he never knew before.Throughout the book, Seeker must rely on Christ to battle numerous evils and struggles, both tangible and within himself.
The first seven chapters of the book provide us with a picture of Seeker's childhood and his acceptance of Christ as his personal Savior.Not only are we introduced to Seeker's past, we also meet the villainous Harold Hellfure, an evil man who (along with other various members of his family) terrorizes Seeker throughout much of the book.In Hellfure, Stewart has effectively created a man that truly personifies evil.The character of Harold Hellfure, with his unlimited power and financial resources, is a well crafted portrait of a truly formidable adversary.The first seven chapters of the book also expose us to Seeker's first days of ministry.Not only does he become involved with his local church, Seeker also travels with several other Christians (known as the Heaven sent eleven) to Israel.There, what begins as a vacation quickly becomes very dangerous.Seeker and the Heaven sent eleven are confronted with danger upon danger throughout their time in the country.Stewart does a good job raising the stakes, continually placing the group in mortal danger.Through the experience, Seeker gains worldwide fame and riches for his defeat of the multiple dangers he faces (through the power of Christ).These first seven chapters effectively lay the groundwork for the rest of the book by providing us with a look into Seeker's background and into the early, formative days of his ministry.
The next six chapters of the book (chapters eight through thirteen) continue to follow Seeker as he faces his most challenging obstacles to date.This section picks up just after Seeker's return from Israel as he debates his next move.Ultimately, he goes to work for Omega Discovery Bio Technology Park, where he will part of the cutting edge research conducted by the company.Seeker also meets, and then later marries, Juliette.These chapters chronicle their courtship and early years of marriage, where they must battle a new villain, a brilliant scientist named Dr. Chassuer.Through the Lord's power, Seeker must help the world defend itself against a host of Dr. Chaussuer's deadly creatures, including a fleet of monster lobsters and a genetically enhanced band of centipedes.Seeker and Juliet also take part in an experimental program on one of ten asteroids, where they must again call on Christ's power to defeat unspeakable evil in their biosphere.
The final two chapters of the book detail the adventures of the Seeker and Juliette on the planet of Plantopa, home to a variety of incredible prehistoric and genetically altered creatures.Stewart has reached deep into his imagination and produced a host of unique and fantastic creatures.On Plantopa, Seeker must rely on Christ to face his most difficult challenges yet.He is instructed to retrieve a number of holy relics scattered throughout Plantopa.But in order to do this, he must face and defeat many of the most dangerous creature son the planet.When the relics are retrieved, Seeker and the rest of the people on the space shuttle are returned to earth, where Seeker is able to share the story of Jesus with his fatherbefore he dies.
In The Chronology of Seeker, Stewart does a good job of chronicling the epic quest (both physical and spiritual) that the hero faces throughout the course of the story.Stewart has demonstrated an impressive range of imagination, as evidenced by his creation of worlds populated by fantastic creatures and his great attention to detail.Seeker's journey in the book is one that effectively demonstrates what an individual can accomplish when they rely on a power that is not their own.

Truly an Inspiration
The Chronology of Seeker by Stephen Stewart


Finding a modern fiction book written for people of faith can be challenging.While many authors profess to be Christian writers, the ideas expressed in their works do not necessarily convey Christian ideas and morals.Stephen Stewart's book, The Chronology of Seeker stands out from other Christian works of fiction because the main character, Seeker, lives his life according to the tenets of Christianity, even though the world around him does not support his efforts.It is in these challenges that the true power of the author's message is communicated to the reader.


The first eight chapters of the novel establish the character of Seeker Barrington.Born to a family of privilege, Seeker's early life is marked by emotional and physical abuse.His father, Baneman Barrington, is employed by the Hellfire Corporation, a mega-corporation run by Harold Hellfure.Barrington shares a close friendship with Hellfure, but he is also at Hellfure's beck and call, placing his familial responsibilities on the back burner.Seeker's early life is riddled by many obstacles, to which many readers will be able to relate.This effectively establishes Seeker as a sympathetic character.He is just like the reader, an average person who is trying to function in the world.I found him to be very easy to relate to, which made me eager to learn more about Seeker.


As Seeker becomes a young adult, he begins to realize his interests are more spiritual.After the death of his fiancé, Seeker becomes born again after his fiancé comes to him in a dream, explaining to him that if Seeker accepts Jesus Christ, they can be reunited in death.Seeker then becomes actively involved with youth ministries in New York City, until he is called to go on a pilgrimage to Israel.At this point, Seeker is able to recognize that his mission is ordained by God, and he need not worry about all the trials and tribulations he has faced in the past.His faith will always guide him through adversity.Most readers will find this section very inspiring, especially if they have found their faith after a lifetime of adversity and struggle.Seeker's journey to understand his role in the world as it relates to his faith is compelling and drives the storyline effectively.


Seeker meets Juliette, the love of his life, but this does not mean that things will run smoothly.Like most couples, Seeker and Juliette experience many bumps in the road; however, Seeker and Juliette are united both by their commitment to each other and their shared devotion to their religion.People are working to keep them apart, but they understand that if they are faithful to each other and God, they will be guided together by God through any adverse situation.People in the world may be conspiring against them, but they know that together they will always have God on their side.Everyone can relate to the difficulties of maintaining a healthy, loving relationship, and Seeker and Juliette are truly inspirational as they face many adverse situations together.Married couples or people in a committed relationship can learn quite a bit about how to use your faith as a strong foundation for a relationship.


Lovers of science fiction will enjoy many of Seeker's adventures.Aspects of the genre are prevalent throughout the novel, especially in the later half of the text.Before the Hellfire Corporation is reorganized, a main objective of the company is to design monster animals.These monster animals are very large and pose a direct threat to life on Earth, but Seeker and the rest of his task force eliminate this threat.However, the adventure is not limited to life on Earth.At one point, Seeker and Juliette move toan experimental colony located on an asteroid then later are thrust on to a planetary Hellfire Corporation genetic research field laboratory;which is a project of the newly reorganized Hellfire Corporation.All of these adventures are very exciting and make the reader even more involved in the story.


The book is also an exciting tale of survival.On Earth, Seeker faces many threatening obstacles he is able to conquer through his devotion and the power of prayer.Later in the novel, especially on Plantopa; Seeker, Juliette, and his party face many more life threatening obstacles when they land on a remote very forbidding part of Plantopa.No matter the location, Seeker is able to survive and thrive because he relies on his faith and his values to carry him and his party through to safety.I enjoyed his section because it illustrated to me that it doesn't matter where you are or what obstacle you face.Your faith can be your most powerful weapon against any adversity in any situation.


Scientific minds will also enjoy the vivid and accurate descriptions of the animals.The latter half of the novel contains many new and strange animals that animal enthusiasts will find absorbingly engrossing.In order to help the reader be best able to envision these new animals, the author has included several drawings that are designed to help the reader envision these new creations.If you are the type of person who finds themselves thinking, "What if...," you are sure to delight in these descriptions and adventures as Seeker and his party struggle to survive in their new environment with these animals in their path.


Stephen Stewart's The Chronology of Seeker is a modern parable that inspires readers to explore their own faith and belief systems.This book is accessible to both the devout follower and the individual who is looking for guidance in their everyday life.Seeker serves as a model, inspiring the reader to look within in order to explore the strength of his or her faith.The reader will recognize that his or her world, much like Seeker's world, is riddled with challenges both large and small.Through the lessons taught by Stewart through the character of Seeker, the reader will be able to find the power of their own devotion while still being entertained by an engaging story.


I would strongly recommend this novel to any reader who is interested in learning more about the power of prayer and devotion in their lives.There is so much to learn from the story of Seeker that you, like me, may be inspired to give this novel a second reading.



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Beautiful and dark final volume--wish there were more
The very last of Narnia's chronicles is not a story for the fainthearted. If the previous book, The Silver Chair, was dark, this one is pitch black. Set in pre-apocalyptic Narnia, the first line of the story is, "In the last days of Narnia..." which clues the reader in to the idea that nothing terribly comforting lies ahead. In the opening chapter, we learn that Shift the Ape, a talking animal of Narnia, has found a lion skin he wants to tie to his friend Puzzle the Donkey. This doesn't seem significant until a few chapters later when it's revealed that Shift has been passing off his donkey friend as Aslan, and has a host of talking animals obeying his orders, since he's the supposed mouthpiece of Aslan. Next thing you know, Shift has conspired with Calormen, a country that has traditionally been Narnia's enemy, and is enslaving the animals and other creatures and forwarding a hybrid religion worshiping "Tashlan," saying that Tash, the bird-headed god of Calormen who demands human sacrifices, is the same as Aslan, the lion who once gave his life for a traitor.

Tirian, the current king of Narnia, tries to speak out against this heresy, but the lies have already taken root in the Narnians' minds, and the Calormene soldiers have too strong a presence to be overcome. Tirian is a likable, respectable, and fleshed-out character, a warrior-king in his early twenties who prefers to live in the woods away from court. In a novel involving less desperation, he'd be a fun character to watch, partly because of his deep-seated notions of martial honor and partly because he's always accompanied by his best friend Jewel, a deadly unicorn. When he knows his situation is hopeless, he prays that Aslan will send helpers to save Narnia, and adds that he doesn't care if he dies, so long as his country and its innocent population are preserved. Eustace and Jill, the British protagonists of the previous book, show up and aid him, but they don't save Narnia like the visitors from our world always have, because this time Narnia isn't meant to be saved; it's meant to be destroyed so something new can take its place.

As a child, this was my least favorite of all the Chronicles, because the first two-thirds of the story are filled with extremely depressing scenes of violence and cruelty. There are mentions of death by goring and beheading, it's implied that a man is eaten alive, and a Dryad dies screaming because the tree that houses her spirit has been cut down. Not really standard fare for Children's Lit, but the worst part of all is the state of the poor enslaved talking animals, who are hurt and confused by the idea that their God, Aslan, wants them to be harmed and humiliated. He doesn't, of course, but it's scary how quickly the Narnians will believe that Aslan wants them to suffer some very unholy things.

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The whole "friends of Narnia" group quickly finds that Aslan's country isn't some sort of white puffy cloud-lined place, but rather a larger, better, more complete version of Narnia. Aslan's country also contains perfect, purified versions of England and every other place in existence--Digory correlates it to Plato's theory that every object in the physical world has a related ideal object in the metaphysical realm. This is part of why I love Lewis' writing--he's so intelligent and can blend scripture, fantasy fiction, and Plato's philosophy together in a unified whole. But sadly, all good things must come to an end. I wish these stories would never stop, but that's what the best series' do--they leave you wanting more.

"And for all of us this is the end of all the stories, and we can most truly say that they all lived happily ever after. But for them it was only the beginning of the real story. All their life in this world and all their adventures in Narnia had only been the cover and the title page: now at last they were beginning Chapter One of the Great Story which no one on earth has read: which goes on forever: in which every chapter is better than the one before" (pg 210-211).

The Epic Finale of a classic series
For me, an avid Narnia fan since the age of eight, "The Last Battle" is my favourite of the Narnia chronicles. While all the books are first rate in my opinion, Mr Lewis brings both his series and the world of Narnia to a literally earth-shattering finale on the scale of Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings." The scope of the story in this seventh and final instalment of the Narnia books encompasses far more than the immediate adventures of the principal characters, but deals with the ultimate struggle of good versus evil and the end of time itself.

The religious imagery that alludes to the biblical "Revelations" is unmistakable throughout. In "The Last Battle" Tirian, the final King of Narnia, has lost control of his realm to corrupt and unscrupulous forces both from within and beyond. Powerless and an outcast in his own land, Tirian in an act of desperation calls upon Aslan for help - and the stage for the Last Battle is set. Tirian and his band of ill-sorted but loyal desperados must face incredible odds, not least being Narnia's age old nemesis, Calormen, and their demonic chief deity, Tash.

Particularly towards the end of the book, the language that Mr Lewis uses is truly beautiful and even now when I read the final chapters, that raw emotion is still powerful. The past events, people and places of the previous six books are brought together at the end of Narnia's end of days that captures the heart and imagination in a way none of the other books can achieve. The reader is re-acquainted with many old characters who Aslan magically restores to life in a way that makes one feel like they are old and dear friends. The old Narnia dies - the door is literally closed on that old and worn out world and a glorious new door opens on the fresh new Narnia where anything and everything is possible. It is no small coincidence that this book has claimed more awards than the rest of the series, as Mr Lewis has taken the entire story of Narnia in this instalment to a truly spectacular climax. Do not overlook this one!

Unfortunately, the last delightful tale of Narnia
The Last Battle is the final volume of the seven books of The Chronicles of Narnia. It tells the tale of a self-centered and old, but clever ape that was very evil and a donkey that was profoundly stupid and did everything the ape told him to do
One day the ape found a lion skin, sewed it up and dressed the donkey in the skin, so that he looked like Aslan, the noble lion, the founder and protector, the god-figure of Narnia. The ape gathered the Narnian beings, animals who talk, as well as Calormene, dark skinned beings from another land. He enslaved the Narnians to the Calormene and forced the Narnians to cut down the holy trees of Narnia and perform menial tasks for him, such as bringing him nuts and bananas. He claimed that he was the spokes-being of Aslan, who was the donkey in disguise, and insisted that he was more than an ape, that he was a human.
(C. S. Lewis was probably having some fun here. The Calormene probably represented colored-men, as they were called in his day, blacks, who were the masters and not the slaves.)
The king of Narnia, a lad between twenty and twenty five years old, heard about the cutting of the trees and rushed with his friend, a unicorn, to stop the outrage. He did not believe that Aslan could have ordered such an unholy deed. The two chance upon two Calormenes beating a Narnian and kill the Calormenes (reminiscent of the act of the biblical Moses in Egypt). Rethinking that perhaps Aslan did order the tree cuttings, they surrender to the Ape, who immediately ties the king to a tree and plans to kill him.
Many adventures follow. How the king prays for the interventions of the humans from the other world, the sudden vision of the king before the previous seven visitors to Narnia, and the appearance of Eustace and Jill in Narnia. There are also three adventures of the saving of the king, the unicorn and the dwarfs.
When all are freed, more boisterous adventures follow: the appearance of the god of the Calormenes, a hideous looking being; the revolt against the ape by other evil beings; the appearance of a large Calormenesian army that takes over Narnia and kills many of the king's friends, including the leaders of his army.
Readers will discover if Aslan appears and if he saves the Narnians, or if this is the end of the Narnian kingdom, and why this is the last battle. Will Eustace and Jill be able to return to England? Was Alan's prediction true, that when they come they will be unable to return?
The final question is, "Will the readers miss the adventures of Narnia?" The answer is an emphatic, "Yes."

I don't know about this
I suppose I was quite sad with the end of this book. It didn't really seem to have much purpose other than to end everthing in a most depressing way. I happen to be an atheist, but I don't mind reading literature like this if its done well, but this is not. The book just seemed kind of empty. Really nothing like the Silver Chair, which I thought was a lot of fun to read or even Voyage of the Dawn Treader, which had a very allegorical ending, but I thought it was done quite well.

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With this book, there was yet ANOTHER war, and then everything goes away.

And why would you kill all but one young girl. What a terrible way to end the story.


I'm really offended that there was only 1 darker skinned person who made it to Aslan's kindom. Maybe it was just the Narnia part of Aslan's Kingdom and other people were allowed in the other sections. But even so you could only find one "good muslim" in all of Narnia. I'm going to give Lewis a bit of a pass because of the time this was written, but even so I doubt I would read this to my young children. Its not appropriate for my children, who will be black, or any other race I think.

Thus, C. S. Lewis completes the cycle, from Creation to the Apocalypse.
The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of seven fantasy novels for children written by C. S. Lewis. It is considered a classic of children's literature and is the author's best-known work, having sold over 120 million copies in 41 languages. Written by Lewis between 1949 and 1954 and illustrated by Pauline Baynes.

The books contain Christian ideas made easily accessible to young readers. They are not pedantic, however, and their richness of adventure, color, and ideas have made them favorites of children and adults, Christians and non-Christians. In addition to Christian themes, Lewis also borrows characters from Greek and Roman mythology as well as traditional British and Irish fairy tales.

This is the last book on every edition or collection.

Completed in the spring of 1953 and published in 1956, The Last Battle chronicles the end of the world of Narnia. Jill and Eustace return to save Narnia from Shift, an ape, who tricks Puzzle, a donkey, into impersonating the lion Aslan. This problem causes a fierce battle between the Calormenes and King Tirian together with Jill, Eustace and a faithful dwarf.

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