Book Review: In Exile by John J. Higgins

 

Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: In Exile

Subtitle: (The Archangel Jarahmael and the War to Conquer Heaven #3)

Author: John J. Higgins

Genre: Science Fiction

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 3

Best read after earlier books in series? Yes

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18474285-in-exile

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

This is the third in the series of this alternative Bible story. The Archangel Jarahmael goes against the rules and gives the humans the tools to survive outside of The Garden of Eden. He also tries to find the human he loves, Lillith. However, Luciferael succeeds in tricking her into believing the Archangels and God want her dead and he will protect her. Will Jarahmael succeed in freeing her or will he be captured instead. How does Jarahmael survive his exile from the Heavens?

What I liked about the book:

Although the book runs on the Christian theme, it is not overpowering.

What I didn’t like about the book:

There was nothing to dislike other than maybe wishing a different outcome.

My favourite bits in the book:

How Jarahmael sticks with what he believes is right even after he believes himself exiled from the Heavens.

My least favourite bits in the book:

The book was enjoyable in its entirety.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the 4^th book by this author, the third in this series. I enjoyed all his books.

What books could this be compared to and why?

The only books I can compare it to are the other two books in the series.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

 

If you like science fiction with a biblical theme, this book may be the book for you.

I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Even the driving force in the Almighty’s Universe can be turned from Good into Evil.

IN EXILE, the third book of "The Archangel Jarahmael and the War to Conquer Heaven" Trilogy, chronicles what happens in the Universe when the mightiest Angels live outside the Seven Heavens and without the presence of the Almighty. Can pure love survive the growing manifestation of Evil when jealousy, revenge, deception and selfish control descend upon the Universe?

How do Adam and Eve and their offspring fare in the new hostile environment of Earth, now that they have been sentenced to death? Will they ever gain the Almighty’s forgiveness and find redemption?

What happens to the love between the Archangel Jarahmael and his Human mate Lillith after the War for the Heavens?

Can the Archangel Jarahmael protect the Humans and Lillith, and from the designs of Luciferael and his Auxilium? Will Jarahmael keep the Almighty’s secrets safe from the fallen Angels? Will it call for his ultimate sacrifice?

About the Author:

John J. Higgins is an attorney and former statewide prosecutor who has had a multi-faceted career and life. He has worked on farms, performed firearm repairs, and refinished and sold antiques, all before he finished high school. In between pursuing his college studies, he supervised industrial finishing operations and assisted in developing a powder coating system. After college, he worked fulltime and attended law school at night. He also filmed rock stars and celebrities for public service announcements and produced and emceed a play that performed before audiences that totaled over 170,000. In his career as an attorney, he researched and wrote policy papers for governmental committees, drafted legislation, and revised statutes. In his role as a statewide prosecutor he was involved in some of the highest profile cases in his state, from prosecuting multiple and complex crime rings to homicides, including those committed by a serial killer. Among other things he does in his private life, he can scuba dive and pilot an airplane. An avid student of history and spiritual development, he lives in New Jersey in an old Victorian train station he converted into his residence.

He can be reached at his website: john-j-higgins.com

Book Review: In Rebellion by John J Higgins

 

Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: In Rebellion

Subtitle: (The Archangel Jarahmael and the War to Conquer Heaven #2)

Author: John J. Higgins

Genre: Fantasy

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 2

Best read after earlier books in series? Yes

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17902272-in-rebellion

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

This is another great book by this author, and the second in this series. We follow Jarahmael as he becomes a worthy strategic warrior. Luciferael and his followers stage a rebellion to take over the heavens and replace the Almighty. Who will win? Luciferael and his friends? Or, the loyal angels?  

What I liked about the book:

This book was a pageturner. There may be a religious undertone to this book, but this did not take away from the brilliance of the story, nor did it make the story dry.

What I didn’t like about the book:

There was nothing to dislike in this book.

My favourite bits in the book:

How Jarahmael can infiltrate the rebellion and turn things around.

My least favourite bits in the book:

When Lillith is tricked by Luciferael.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the second book in a series of three and I’m keen to also read the third book in the series.

What books could this be compared to and why?

The only book I can think to compare it with is the first in the series.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

 

If you like fantasy and don’t mind the hint of religion, this book may be the book for you.

I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Even the underlying force of love that drives the Almighty’s Universe can go wrong. What happens when the First Born of Heaven feels threatened by the Almighty’s love for the Humans in the Garden of Eden? IN REBELLION, the second installment of the Archangel Jarahmael and the War to Conquer Heaven Trilogy, chronicles the efforts of the Heaven’s elite to dethrone the Almighty Himself. Angels are forced to choose sides, legions of Rebel Angels who worship Luciferael against the legions of Loyal Angels who continue to worship the Almighty, two major forces divided into fighting for ultimate control of the Seven Heavens and the Universe. Can the Almighty and His Love for His Creations survive these trials? Who will win the prototypical war? Who will rule the Heavens? In the meantime, the Archangel Jarahmael and the first Human woman, Lillith, are swept up into the cataclysmic Heavenly War. Can they survive these monumental dangers? Will their love for one another endure?

About the Author:

John J. Higgins is an attorney and former statewide prosecutor who has had a multi-faceted career and life. He has worked on farms, performed firearm repairs, and refinished and sold antiques, all before he finished high school. In between pursuing his college studies, he supervised industrial finishing operations and assisted in developing a powder coating system. After college, he worked fulltime and attended law school at night. He also filmed rock stars and celebrities for public service announcements and produced and emceed a play that performed before audiences that totaled over 170,000. In his career as an attorney, he researched and wrote policy papers for governmental committees, drafted legislation, and revised statutes. In his role as a statewide prosecutor he was involved in some of the highest profile cases in his state, from prosecuting multiple and complex crime rings to homicides, including those committed by a serial killer. Among other things he does in his private life, he can scuba dive and pilot an airplane. An avid student of history and spiritual development, he lives in New Jersey in an old Victorian train station he converted into his residence.

He can be reached at his website: john-j-higgins.com

Book Review: In The Beginning by John J Higgins

 

Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: In the Beginning

Subtitle: (The Archangel Jarahmael and the War to Conquer Heaven #1)

Author: John J. Higgins

Genre: Religion/Mythical/Fantasy

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 1

Best read after earlier books in series? N/A

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17558692-in-the-beginning

 

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

This is an alternative telling of Genesis, the first book in the Christian bible. We all know about the “In the beginning” and follow as the heavens, the universe and earth are created. In the book, we read about the archangels and other angels and how they came to be. Dinosaurs are also mentioned and, of course, Adam and Eve. Oh, don’t forget Lillith. Lucipherius, the first archangel plays an important role too in this book.

What I liked about the book:

Even though many people will have heard the story of how life came to be, this was an alternative way of looking at it and described the story from the point of view of the angels.

What I didn’t like about the book:

The first few chapters were a slow start, however, about halfway through the book, the pace increased and attention was easier kept.

My favourite bits in the book:

Jarahmael never seems to lose the kindness we all expect angels to possess.

My least favourite bits in the book:

The book told the first book of the bible in an alternative way.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

I understand this is the first book in a 3-part series.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This book is tackling a subject not often tackled in this way. It is unique in the interpretation and viewpoint.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Maybe
Adult	Yes

 

If you like to look at the story of Genesis in a different way, this book may be the book for you.

 

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Even a match made in Heaven can go awry. THE ARCHANGEL JARAHMAEL AND THE WAR TO CONQUER HEAVEN is the epic three-part story of the Creation of the Universe, told from the perspective of the Angels themselves. The first book of the trilogy, IN THE BEGINNING describes the initial creation and the establishment of the Seven Heavens and the Nine Orders of Angels, but it also tells of the first Humans, Lillith and Adam. Although they are quite literally a match made in Heaven, free will wreaks havoc with destiny when Lillith falls in love with the Archangel Jarahmael. Can love, as the very essence of the Almighty's Universe, survive free will? Or will love, when exposed to an untethered will, rip the Universe apart, pitting Good against Evil in a battle for all?

About the Author:

John J. Higgins is an attorney and former statewide prosecutor who has had a multi-faceted career and life. He has worked on farms, performed firearm repairs, and refinished and sold antiques, all before he finished high school. In between pursuing his college studies, he supervised industrial finishing operations and assisted in developing a powder coating system. After college, he worked fulltime and attended law school at night. He also filmed rock stars and celebrities for public service announcements and produced and emceed a play that performed before audiences that totaled over 170,000. In his career as an attorney, he researched and wrote policy papers for governmental committees, drafted legislation, and revised statutes. In his role as a statewide prosecutor he was involved in some of the highest profile cases in his state, from prosecuting multiple and complex crime rings to homicides, including those committed by a serial killer. Among other things he does in his private life, he can scuba dive and pilot an airplane. An avid student of history and spiritual development, he lives in New Jersey in an old Victorian train station he converted into his residence.

He can be reached at his website: john-j-higgins.com

Book Review: The Rescue. A Ghost Assassin Affair by John J Higgins

 

Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: The Rescue

Subtitle: A Ghost Assassin Affair

Author: John J. Higgins

Genre: Spy/Mystery

Part of a series?

Order in series:

Best read after earlier books in series? N/A

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41025468-the-rescue-a-ghost-assassin-affair

 

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

Chet Benning is an orphan, taken in and trained by the GHOST assassins. Chet is very good at his job and tries to save the twin girls of a Polish scientist. The abductor’s objective is to force their father to hand over a chip needed for a deadly robot so they can auction this to the highest bidder. We follow the scientist, his ex-wife, Chet and the twins in this fast-paced and exciting book. Will he succeed to bring the girls to safety?

What I liked about the book:

This book held just the right mixture of excitement, action and romance.  

What I didn’t like about the book:

I loved the book in its entirety.

My favourite bits in the book:

Where a seemingly homeless guy turns out to be so much more.

My least favourite bits in the book:

The end. And only because the book ended and I would love to find out what happens next.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

I understand the author has written a few other books. I hope he will make this book the first of an exciting series.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This book reminds me of some other spy novels.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Maybe
Adult	Yes

 

If you like action, excitement and spy novels, this book may be the book for you.

 

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Ghost Assassin Chet Benning, a fallen half monk-half hitman, finds himself combatting the kidnapping of the twin daughters of a Russian paid scientist. In the process he discovers a plot to change warfare as we know it, the forbidden fruit of the beautiful wife of a Russian mob boss, and the constant threat of being captured or killed.

The twins’ mother’s attempts to barter her ex-husband's secret in exchange for her family’s freedom, but finds herself in danger of never finding her daughters again. Murder and intrigue follow in Colorado, New York City, Poland and Russia. Can the twins be saved in time? Can the world be saved from this new threat? Can a Ghost Assassin find love again?

About the Author:

John J. Higgins is an attorney and former statewide prosecutor who has had a multi-faceted career and life. He has worked on farms, performed firearm repairs, and refinished and sold antiques, all before he finished high school. In between pursuing his college studies, he supervised industrial finishing operations and assisted in developing a powder coating system. After college, he worked fulltime and attended law school at night. He also filmed rock stars and celebrities for public service announcements and produced and emceed a play that performed before audiences that totaled over 170,000. In his career as an attorney, he researched and wrote policy papers for governmental committees, drafted legislation, and revised statutes. In his role as a statewide prosecutor he was involved in some of the highest profile cases in his state, from prosecuting multiple and complex crime rings to homicides, including those committed by a serial killer. Among other things he does in his private life, he can scuba dive and pilot an airplane. An avid student of history and spiritual development, he lives in New Jersey in an old Victorian train station he converted into his residence.

He can be reached at his website: john-j-higgins.com