Eden: Biblical Fiction of the World's First Family (Fall of Man Book #1) - By Brennan S. McPherson

Print Length: 334 pages
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Publisher: McPherson Publishing (March 27, 2020)
Publication Date: March 27, 2020

"You want me to tell of how I broke the world." 

It's the year 641 since the beginning of everything, and when Eve passes away, she leaves Adam the only man on earth who remembers everything since they walked in Eden.

When Enoch, God's newly appointed prophet, decides to collect the stories of the faithful from previous generations, he finds Adam in desperate need to confess the dark secrets he's held onto for too long.

Beside a slowly burning bonfire in the dead of night, Adam tells his story in searing detail. From the beginning of life, to how he broke the world, shattered Eve's heart, and watched his family crumble.

Will Enoch uncover what led so many of Adam's children away from God? And will Adam find the redemption and forgiveness he longs for? 

THOUGHTS/REVIEW:

As a lover of good historical fiction reads, I found this genre, biblical fiction very fascinating and wondered why I haven't read more of these, as I really enjoyed this mesmerizing and charismatic read by McPherson, EDEN, Book one of the Fall of Man Series. 

McPherson’s brilliance is his take on the account of Adam and Eve’s lives taken from Genesis Chapters one through four. With a blank canvas and use of an enthralling imaginative storyline taking on the themes of the stories, he creates a masterful retelling that I was drawn into. 

The stories in the Bible had always been a source of inspiration for me and arguably also contain some of the most shocking and profound stories ever been told. The themes of good, evil, sin, faithfulness, and wrath are all part of the saga and plot in one of the most holiest of books.

Reading about Adam and Eve, their relationship with God our Father the Almighty really was fascinating and told in a way that made me really understand the Scriptures better. Though I understand that this is fiction and imaginings of The Beginning, this is really a novel approach that I found to be so satisfying to read. 

Adam's story and his love for his father and family, and his wanting to tell his story and to be forgiven, really touched me to my core. The way Adam was portrayed was very poignant and really game me a perspective on my own relationship with God. in the end no matter what, we have a forgiving God whose sacrifices we have seen as we read through the Bible. I cannot wait to read the rest of the series. McPherson's writing really resonated with me and my love for reading Scriptures. 

I highly recommend this fascinating and highly enjoyable biblical fiction.

Editorial Reviews:

"Eden is in a class by itself. It's biblical fiction with an emotional depth that laid my heart bare. Not only does Brennan McPherson vividly describe the first days of human awakening; he also masterfully unmasks sin's effects through the broken relationship of Adam and Eve." - Mesu Andrews, Christy award-winning author of Isaiah's Daughter

"With Eden, Brennan McPherson has made the fall of man come alive for me in ways I'd never seen. He writes with a depth and insight which is rare. Reading Eden made me want to sit down with him and explore a thousand questions. McPherson writes with a lyrical quality that draws you in and immerses you in a story you thought you knew." - James L. Rubart Christy Hall of Fame author

"McPherson's Eden reinforces what each of us knows to be true - that we were meant for more. Immersing us in both the perfection before the fall of humankind and the devastation after, we're given a glimpse of our past, our present, and the redemption offered for our future. Eden is much-longed-for truth wrapped up in beautiful writing. Highly recommended." - Tracy Higley, author of The Incense Road

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT:

Brennan McPherson writes epic biblical fiction with an imaginative twist. With heart-pounding plots and lyrical prose, McPherson crafts a different sort of biblical fiction for readers who like to be challenged to think. Visit him at his website, brennanmcpherson.com/free-e-book, to download a free short story.

Fun Facts:

He thinks raw onions are gross (hint: they smell like armpit)
He loves Miyazaki’s films (don’t try to tell him Disney is better unless you want a lecture on artistic nuance)
He has terrible balance (he and skateboards don’t get along)
He’s terrified of heights (so don’t invite him to an amusement park — he will run away)
His favorite food is pizza but he’s allergic to dairy (he’s still sad about that, to this day)