BOOK REVIEW: “The Final Summit” is fiction at its peak …

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I’ve just read my first Andy Andrews novel.

It’s likely I am now an Andy Andrews fan!

Even though Andrews is a best-selling author, I haven’t read his writing until now. His latest book, “The Final Summit” (published by Thomas Nelson) did something I look for in good fiction: it made me turn the page from the end of one chapter to see what happens in the next!

For those who are already Andrews fans, you’ll be happy to see David Ponder — a character from a previous Andrews book, “The Traveler’s Gift” — re-emerge in this compelling story. Humanity is hurtling out of control, but has a “last chance” to correct its course depending on the outcome of a “final summit” Ponder leads with a host of history’s greatest characters.

These historical figures join Ponder in trying to provide the answer to humankind’s dilemma before reaching their divinely established deadline. In the process, the reader will traverse insights into great characters from history, and wrestle with them for the answer to the poignant question they must resolve.

Readers will find themselves laughing from the quick wit and humor Andrews sprinkles throughout the book, diving into historical scenes, and pondering some significant life principles almost as if you were a summit participant along with the other characters.

Andrews is a master story teller. In addition to a great sense of humor, one thing I appreciated about this book is that it’s “smart fiction.” More than a riveting story, Andrews compels you to think of your own answers as he unfolds the drama of trying to find a resolution for humanity before time runs out.

Probably the best recommendation I can make for “The Final Summit” is noting that once I finished reading this book, I was certain I want to read the other books Andrews has written. Great story tellers who make you think AND laugh with a dramatic narrative are too good to miss out on!

Scotty

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