There are approximately 11 characters that you have to keep track of period period as fiction goes authors are usually they're usually projecting themselves it's into their characters and Deurson does it with excitement and style. I wasn't sure a book close to 600 pages would hold my interest, however, everything in it needed to be said. When the story starts, there are many who don't believe the carpenter from Nazareth may be the Son of God.The author is quite persuasive when some of his teachings begin to become clear. You don't have to be a Christian to enjoy this amazing tale. The author doesn't throw biblical quotes at you, nor does she try to convince you in a preachy way. Simply by how the characters react when they realize many people, like parents, other friends are nowhere to be found. All I will say is pay close attention to the characters Nora and Ash. Everyone's getting a revealing moment - or revelation in their lives, but those two have a turning point in their lives that make them true believes. The last thing I will say is that I'm glad I was in the mood for a trilogy, because I wanted to throttle the author after reading Book 1 to find it's a cliff hanger - you naughty thing - you! I'm on the second now.