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Author Eli Felix reimagines the story of creation and God from a fantasy perspective as the relationship between mankind and spirituality comes to fruition in the novel “Testament.”

The Synopsis

‘Sometimes placing faith in people is admitting that people make mistakes and that you are willing to forgive them for it’ – TESTAMENT.

‘I say even destiny is a choice. Those who choose destiny should never let go.’ – TESTAMENT

‘Love is like time that flows. It consumes you before you know.’ – TESTAMENT

God created Man for a purpose, to live on Earth and enrich his soul throughout lifetimes of experience so that he may be allowed entry into Heaven. Feminine residents of Heaven demanded representation and God was forced to allow, paving the way for Women. Now, to oversee God’s ambition, residents live amongst them, creating a system for them. But where there is light, there is darkness. Over the ages a battle between the light and darkness ensues and God will stop at nothing to get his way even if he has to defy his own creation!

The Review

This was definitely one of the more unique reads in the fantasy and spirituality genres that I’ve read. Exploring not just the cosmic impact on humanity but the idea of consciousness as a whole was so fascinating to behold. The powerful imagery and redefined look at ideas like Heaven, Hell, and the Universe as a whole, giving physical weight to these settings in a way that hasn’t been done before, made this such a powerful narrative to get lost in.

Not only were the world-building and themes of spirituality and consciousness so well done in this novel, but the character development was also spot on. From the historical and biblical figures on Earth, including Jesus, Peter, Mary, Caligula, and Nero, to more grand characters such as the living embodiments of Love, Song, Dance, Life, Death, and Fear, illustrated the grand mythos the author built. Love became not only a physical character but a theme for which all creation and cosmic function rested, showcasing God not just as an all-knowing creator but as a warrior and family man seeking to make things right.

The Verdict

Creative, thought-provoking, and entertaining author Eli Felix’s Testament is a must-read fantasy novel. The ideas and concepts the author plays around within this narrative, including creating a strong female voice and representation in the fight for equality and acknowledgment even as far back as the creation of the universe and showing the power that Love can have on even a figure like God, made this a memorable story. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

About the Author

Eli Felix is a fitness enthusiast and a model railroader with a passion for writing. He holds an MA degree in Finance and Investment from the University of Nottingham, UK, and had dabbled in different career paths before spending a few years painstakingly creating Testament—a brilliant conceptualized journey into a world of fantasy, right and wrong, good and evil, light and darkness. This is his first foray into publishing.

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