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Book of Dreams by Davis Bunn

Genres: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance

Book of Dreams by Davis Bunn
Genre: Christian Contemporary Suspense
Pages: 328 Trade Paperback
Date Published: October 4th 2011
Publisher: Howard Books, a division of Simon and Schuster

For Dr. Elena Burroughs, life is divided into two chapters—before and after the death of her husband. Today marks the point that her span of being a wife is equal to her span of being a widow. Even her success as a psychologist and her worldwide acclaim for a book on the interpretation of dreams is dimmed by an unspoken If only.

Then a new patient arrives, one so private only her first name is given. Impeccably dressed and escorted by two bodyguards, Sandra recounts a frightening series of recurrent nightmares. Elena agrees to consider her case more carefully, convinced that something ominous may be at work here. Elena’s interpretation of her dreams confirms that, indeed, the new patient and her family confront a powerful global network of dangerous forces.

As the story unfolds, they face a key question of the Christian life: How do you understand and fulfill the will of God?

Let me preface myself by telling you how much I completely have loved Davis Bunn’s adventures in the past including Gold of Kings and The Black Madonna. They were fun and easy to picture and page turning. Now, coming to the Book of Dreams, let me start by saying how awesome and intriguing I find this gorgeous cover to be. Normally, novels by this gentleman adventurer pull me in and captivate me to the last page. Usually I cannot turn the pages fast enough to keep with suspense. In this book, which I was told to expect it to be different, at more than two hundred pages in I was still waiting more for something to happen, anything to happen. I had a really hard time getting into this one. This is the first time where I felt that his writing is meant for an audience older than myself (mid-late twenties as I can say that today as my birthday…). At a little less than three hundred pages, for me it picked up a little, but then went into another lull. Finishing out I wasn’t really impressed.

The overall thought behind it was very unique and fascinating and extremely thought provoking. Perhaps it is just because that is not the kind of read that I was wanting and expecting from a favorite author of mine, I’m not sure. It was full of finance and politics and topics that I just do not care for, and perhaps that turned me away. I cannot say for sure. However I just didn’t like it. But don’t just go on me. Others loved it, see below.

*Thanks to Blogging Bistro and Howard Books for providing a copy for review.*

Reviews
Book of Dreams is an exceptional story. The concept itself is remarkably fresh, with a genuinely unique design. There are very few inspirational-style concepts that have the potential to cross over and become major mainstream hits. In my opinion, Book of Dreams is at the top of this list. Exciting, relevant, and accessible. A remarkable story, one that will linger long after the book is put down.
~Norman Stone, producer / director, ShadowlandsBook of Dreams is a fascinating read. A totally new concept, which makes it a rare achievement. The story really makes you think. The theme is both very challenging and mesmerizing. A first-rate effort.
~Hy Smith, executive vice president (ret.), United International Pictures

Inventive and incisive, Bunn’s fiction never disappoints. And he’s scored again with Book of Dreams. Don’t miss this one.
~Jerry B. Jenkins, New York Times bestselling author, the Left Behind series

Book of Dreams is wonderful. Davis Bunn has created a literary delight that underscores the power of God’s word. A page-turner with an inspiring supernatural element. I could not put this down.
~Anne Graham Lotz, bestselling author, Just Give Me Jesus

Davis Bunn is the author of numerous national bestsellers in genres spanning historical sagas, contemporary thrillers, and inspirational gift books. He has received widespread critical acclaim, including three Christy Awards for excellence in fiction, and his books have sold more than six million copies in sixteen languages. He and his wife, Isabella, are affiliated with Oxford University, where Davis serves as writer in residence at Regent’s Park College. He lectures internationally on the craft of writing.

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