Chris Loveway, Tree of Life (Lutherville-Timonium: YAV publications, 2007). Paperback, 333 pages. Reading grade level 10-12.

 It is encouraging to see Trinity Assembly of God’s talented congregation ministering in many creative ways. The music ministry we see in our services each Sunday is one example. In this book we see yet another ministry. Chris Loveway is a pen name for one of many authors currently attending Trinity Assembly of God. I will not give away the name here, because he may wish to keep it under wraps for now.

 Tree of Life is a contemporary action novel about a secret and hidden community who are descendants of Jesus’ disciples. Suspense is created in the novel by those seeking to find this community. As a multimillionare and others rush to the site, end time predictions appear to be coming true. In the midst of this story line Loveway interjects philosophical and scientific evidence in support of Christian orthodoxy. The main character also struggles with issues of faith raised by his life circumstances and the discovered community of Christians.

 Two sequels to the book are planned. I look forward to reading them.

 Review by Terry B. Ewell, April 2007.