Bailey knows his universe, and does a good job of setting up the story world. So be prepared for a lot of very alien stuff, lots of characters, and myriad storylines. This is rich world-building, and the author says right up front that this is book one in a series. Zealot Finale is a three-part series that uses a science fiction and fantasy setting to tell its story–a parable with parallels to reality, designed to encourage readers to be zealous for the things of God. What are the depths of a man’s depravity?Īnd how far will God pursue someone to save them?

Soon, dark forces from the past begin to prey upon him, revealing the origin of his abilities, but also a desire to misuse them. But as he grows older and his eyes settle on the world around him, his focus shifts from Christ to his fears–and through fear, he stumbles, revealing the deception and wickedness of his own heart. In time, Qiao discovers he possesses exceptional abilities that defy explanation. Qiao, now alone, is hurled into the arms of his godfather, a godly and faithful overseer of young souls. When the dark dealings of the wicked rulers of the Earth create a planetary conflict, innocent people are forced to evacuate their home world and seek refuge on the friendly planet of Terra-Nuli. Here’s the Amazon summary:Īt a young age, Chen Qiao lost everything but his faith. My best definition of this book is a cross between Douglas Adams’ Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy crossed with manga. This was another book in the thread of Christian speculative fiction authors on Goodreads that I belong to, and the good news is: this one was completely different than the last.

Zealot Finale by J.K. Bailey