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Eye of the Oracle (Oracles of Fire #1)
by
Bryan Davis
What ancient mysteries lurk behind the amazing stories in the Dragons in our Midst series? Eye of the Oracle takes the reader back in time to the days when dragons abounded. From the era just before Noah's ark, through the battles between dragons and mankind in the time of King Arthur, and to the haunting presence of dragons in our day, this stunning prequel reveals the my...more
Paperback, 609 pages
Published
September 12th 2006
by Living Ink Books
(first published September 2006)
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As I closed the last page just the other day I let out a long hard sigh. Something about Eye of the Oracle really gets me thinking. The amazing power of God, and how he can take such small events, and what seems like such insignificant people and things, and turn it all out for his good, is awe inspiring. And that is what Eye of the Oracle did to me. And there is one part in the book that I especially enjoyed, when God opens Sapphira Adi's (one of the main characters) heart and shows her his mer...more
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Mar 01, 2013
Victor Nyachieo
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Bryan Davis is one of the most controversial Christian fantasy authors in our age. In 7th grade, we had the privileged to meet this outstanding author when he made a visit to our school, Spring Valley.
In his book Eye of the Oracle (the prequel to his bestselling series “Dragons in our midst) Davis takes us back in time way before the tower of Babel. In eye of the oracle we discover history of the modern day dragons of the series dragons in our midst. Davis explains how the dragons survived th...more
In his book Eye of the Oracle (the prequel to his bestselling series “Dragons in our midst) Davis takes us back in time way before the tower of Babel. In eye of the oracle we discover history of the modern day dragons of the series dragons in our midst. Davis explains how the dragons survived th...more
Jan 30, 2013
Cameron
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"Eye of the Oracle" is the longest read yet of all the Bryan Davis books I have read. It is worth the read though it explains any questions about the story behind the entire "Dragons In our Mist series". It was basically a prequel. It explained how most of the characters came to where they were and why also. It even explains the series from right before Noah's Ark. It even explains how the dragons interacted well with some humans during King Arthur's reign. It gives the story line a new perspect...more
Part of me sees it only as fitting that I should write a review years after I read this book (and please, bear with me on that). That's when you know what really sticks with you. And what brought the emotionally confused freshman I remember myself being to tears was this book, after the first part, to be precise, but that's as precise as I'll get it
Delving further into Hebrew mythology as Davis does with this second part of his canon, I would have been much more comfortable reading from him if h...more
Delving further into Hebrew mythology as Davis does with this second part of his canon, I would have been much more comfortable reading from him if h...more
Jul 24, 2011
Kiersten
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Any book with a spine this thick has aready lured me in—and Eye of the Oracle kept me hooked! It was absolutely gripping, as is usual for Bryan Davis, and provided a ton of backstory and history on the DIOM books. A must-read for any fans of the previous series, to which this is a prequel of sorts. The story was beautiful and utterly gripping. It had a much darker tone than the previous books, because it delved so far back into Scriptural history, but I think that actually helped me engage with...more
Eye of the Oracle is the stunning prequel to the Dragons in Our Midst series by the talented author Bryan Davis. This book takes you through 609 pages of intense battles and the inner turmoil of those striving for faith. It begins in the days of old, incorporating dragons into the Biblical accounts of Noah’s flood and the Tower of Babble. Whereas glimpses of the old and cherished characters are displayed in a few given chapters, new and delightful characters expertly open the doors for the Oracl...more
This is Book 1 in the Oracles of Fire series. It is a prequel to the Dragons in our Midst Series. Questions that you had about DIOM, and how the story started. It is answered in Eye of the Oracle. You meet new characters that had been apart of the DIOM stories but were behind the scenes, and you find out that they were very important, and that they helped our heroes Billy and Bonnie many times. You start at the times before the Great Flood, With Noah on the Ark, Morgan's plans, The Dragons and w...more
Packed full of action, touching moments, and spiritual truths, Eye of the Oracle kept me up at night, reading under the covers. I found myself unable to put it down! Although it is the prequel to the best-selling Dragons In Our Midst series, it is able to stand on its own. From Noah, to the Round Table, to the present day, Eye of the Oracle takes readers on a journey through time. Discover the history of the dragons, the origin of the evil slayers who pursue them, and the truth behind the Oracle...more
Feb 02, 2011
Andrew
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Christian fiction lovers and anyone who likes anything about dragons.
Shelves:
historical-fiction
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OK, first off let me say, I am not a big reader of fiction. My mind seems more geared to engaging and loving deep theological works that challenge my thinking and my positions. Sure, I have read and loved things like Lord of the Rings and the Narnia series in the past, but it is just that fiction is something I rarely spend time with.
My wife read the first two related series of books by Davis, and suggested I give my mind a rest with some lighter reading occasionally, so I did. It was a struggl...more
My wife read the first two related series of books by Davis, and suggested I give my mind a rest with some lighter reading occasionally, so I did. It was a struggl...more
Bryan Davis handles the plot exceptionally well in this novel. It’s a little more history then the average plot. This is, of course hard to not do when the timeline spans some five thousand years.
Even with the ‘history’ factor of the novel, the author still manages to draw you in and keep you there until the end. While Mr. Davis may have done very well at keeping the reader, he also established many sub-plots. The main plot itself was almost the collection of sub-plots and I think it depends on...more
Even with the ‘history’ factor of the novel, the author still manages to draw you in and keep you there until the end. While Mr. Davis may have done very well at keeping the reader, he also established many sub-plots. The main plot itself was almost the collection of sub-plots and I think it depends on...more
Sep 20, 2008
Mangy Cat
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Lovers of epic fiction, dragons, and Christian fantasy
Shelves:
sci-fi-fantasy
Upon finishing this massive volume, I have to say that it was worth the journey. Eye of the Oracle is an epic that spans thousands of years, following immortal characters from just before the great flood and Noah's Ark to the time of Merlin and King Arthur, through the early to mid 1900s, and up to current day. The storylines unfold at an excellent pace.
I enjoyed the word pictures of the various dimensions that Sapphira Adi travels through and all the unique things that exist in the underworld w...more
I enjoyed the word pictures of the various dimensions that Sapphira Adi travels through and all the unique things that exist in the underworld w...more
First things first, DO NOT READ THIS BEFORE THE "DRAGONS IN OUR MIDST" SERIES!!! I made that mistake and as a result, I had no idea what was going on at the end of this book, and had a major spoiler for the end of "Tears of a Dragon"...anyway...It was, however, a great read. The way Bryan Davis blends his story with the Bible is very good, and the characters are well developed and interesting.
When I first read this book, I was expecting it to be a lot like the Dragons in our Midst series. However, it didn't take me long to realize that Eye of the Oracle goes deeper then DioM ever did. In this amazing prequel Bryan Davis weaves a story of adventure, triumph, sorrow, romance, evil villains, and memorable characters. This is one truly fantastic book, and I would recommend to anyone!
I think this prequel to the Dragons in our Midst series was meant to be read after reading Dragons in our Midst. There were parts, especially at the end, where it just skimmed over rather large events. I am assuming they were covered in more detail in the series. Good book, kept me entertained, but now I want to read the rest of the books to figure out the whole story.
This book was fantastic it has blended all the boundaries that I once knew between Religious fiction and Fantasy. It was masterful, I can't wait to read the next in the series!!!! The characters had such depth and appreciation for life, their thoughts and ideals were perfect for this book. The plot was ingenious, I absolutely loved the originality by the author.
This book was, for lack of a better word, amazing. It filled me in on a lot of the information that I had missed out on, and I recognized many scenes from flashbacks in the other books.
Eye of the Oracle is called by some a "prequel" to the Dragons in Our Midst series. This is partially true, because many of its events take place before Raising Dragons, but I believe that it is very good in sequence right where it is. I read Dragons in Our Midst and the last three books in Oracles of Fire before...more
Eye of the Oracle is called by some a "prequel" to the Dragons in Our Midst series. This is partially true, because many of its events take place before Raising Dragons, but I believe that it is very good in sequence right where it is. I read Dragons in Our Midst and the last three books in Oracles of Fire before...more
I liked the series to which this is a prequel, but this book frustrated me quite a bit. There were just so many plot threads that were led ways I didn't think made sense that the book was kinda ruined for me. This is just a person peeve of mine though and you may still love the book, so don't let this scare you off:-)
Feb 12, 2008
Taylor
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
everyone in the world!!!
Recommended to Taylor by:
my friend emily
i read this book, which is 607 pages long in five days (which is insanely fast for me, being a pretty slow reader). i loved it tremendousley! it and the rest of its series and the DIOM series are both fantastic! they tie in fantasy and the Bible sucessfully into one book. and had me captivated all summer. i had my Bible out continuously so half of the time when it is usually in my purse, the little Bible was in my lap, looking up a verse (if i didnt know it) stated in the book. i have definately...more
I love this book. The whole series is amazing, but this book in particular really gets me. I love how he weaves together love of God mixed with love of another. It's beautiful. The epilogue is especially powerful. Most of all, I love the idea of God being a dance partner. Beautiful.
This book is entirely too long. There are so many characters and most of the characters change their names at least once in the book. It also skips through the centuries leaving you only to guess what was happening with them during that length of time. It is an interesting story-line, but it just leaves me too aggravated to want to deal with the rest of the series.
for anyone who has read the Dragons in our Midst series this book is a must read. Be warned that it is a little slower that the other book and a little harder to get into but if you intend to read the Oracals of Fire series you will need this vital information. it might be a bit tempting to skip over parts of it and to get through it quickly but this book definatly needs to be taken as a whole.
The whole book ties together through the life one girl known first a Mara and Later as Saphhria. And t...more
The whole book ties together through the life one girl known first a Mara and Later as Saphhria. And t...more
This book felt like reading deleted scenes from the previous series. It certainly fills in a few details and adds characters where we had no idea they were there in the first series. This was woven in pretty well.
I don't know how I feel about the interpretation of the events in early Bible history. And I'm not too keen with the portrayal of God in this book. He's certainly given the role of omnicient and as a loving provider...sometimes. But he is also shown as extremely aloof and hands off, let...more
I don't know how I feel about the interpretation of the events in early Bible history. And I'm not too keen with the portrayal of God in this book. He's certainly given the role of omnicient and as a loving provider...sometimes. But he is also shown as extremely aloof and hands off, let...more
surprised that dragons are good in this Christian book. seriously, i thought dragons were equated with lizards/snakes = devil?
whatever, interesting anyways.
dragons on the Ark. cool
whatever, interesting anyways.
dragons on the Ark. cool
A great prequel to the Dragons in our Midst books. A story of how the dragons first were transformed and a story of an ancient, evil plot. Two thumbs up!!!!!!!!!!!
Elijah Duval.
Elijah Duval.
I had read great reviews for this book....I could not get into it. It was wordy and boring and (to me) stuff it down your throat Christianity. I gave up on reading it.
I loved this book. It revealed secrets, being a prequel, yet it felt like a sequel to me. This is one of my favorite books in the Oracles of Fire series.
There should be someway of rating a book "zero" stars. I made it through chapter one and I absolutely could not stand to read another word.
had this author recommended to me by one of the neighbors children. Looks like she is right that these may be good books for my 11-year-old.
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Bryan Davis is the author of the best-selling Dragons in Our Midst and Oracles of Fire series, contemporary/fantasy blends for young people. He has two books coming out this spring, Last of the Nephilim, the third book in the Oracles of Fire series, and Beyond the Reflection’s Edge, the first book in the new Echoes from the Edge series.
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