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The Circle Trilogy: The Complete Trilogy in One Epic Edition (The Circle Series #1-3)
by
Ted Dekker (Goodreads Author)
Three novels. Two worlds. One Story.
Enter an adrenaline-laced epic where dreams and reality collide.
Black - An incredible story of evil and rescue, betrayal and love, and a terrorist threat unlike anything the human race has ever known. A virulent evil has been unleashed upon the people of Earth. The only man who can stop it is Thomas Hunter, an unlikely hero whose life...more
Enter an adrenaline-laced epic where dreams and reality collide.
Black - An incredible story of evil and rescue, betrayal and love, and a terrorist threat unlike anything the human race has ever known. A virulent evil has been unleashed upon the people of Earth. The only man who can stop it is Thomas Hunter, an unlikely hero whose life...more
Hardcover, Omnibus, 1182 pages
Published
June 3rd 2008
by Thomas Nelson Publishers
(first published 2004)
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Oct 13, 2007
Maggie
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THIS IS THE BEST TRILOGY I HAVE EVER READ IN MY WHOLE ENTIRE LIFE. It's packed with action, utels of suspense, fear, confusion, romance, and mystery. The main character, Tomas Hunter, is stuck between two realities (when he falls asleep in one he wakes up in the other) and ends up having to save them both. One world is present day with a sneaky and very intelligent terrorist on the lose with the only vaccine to a deadly contagious virus that he has infected upon all of the US. In the alternate r...more
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An absolutely spell-binding retelling of the salvation story from the Bible. Ted Dekker does an amazing job at giving the reader a sensory experience of the spiritual world around us and a dynamic glimpse at the fact that Christians really do live in two realities at once--both realities threatened by evil. The Good News is that Good has already triumphed and now works romancing those who would be His bride. Evil will not prevail!
I highly recommend these books to you. I'm definitely going to be...more
I highly recommend these books to you. I'm definitely going to be...more
I must admit I was quite ignorant of Ted Dekker as a Christian author. I mean I heard his name a couple of times, but never really in relation to God.
Then, after falling in love all over again with Frank Peretti, I thought to myself, "Well, surely, there must be someone out there equally awesome."
And that is how I stumbled upon Ted Dekker. I chose to start from this trilogy simply because the plot sounded interesting.
And it didn't disappoint. I found the whole alternate-reality scenario intrigu...more
Then, after falling in love all over again with Frank Peretti, I thought to myself, "Well, surely, there must be someone out there equally awesome."
And that is how I stumbled upon Ted Dekker. I chose to start from this trilogy simply because the plot sounded interesting.
And it didn't disappoint. I found the whole alternate-reality scenario intrigu...more
Great dual reality, fantasy, suspense, Christian allegorical trilogy. Very interesting story-telling, nice pace, and a good balance of details and dialog. The story was very moving and the depth of meaning behind the words was heart-filling. Beautifully executed themes from the Bible. Reminiscence of Narnia, but with an adult mindset rather than one of childhood fantasy. The second book lost a little momentum until the end where I was actually brought to tears. Of the three I say the first and l...more
Some of the first books that I really got lost in as an adult were Black, Red, and White by Ted Dekker. These books captivated me with a great story line weaving good and evil in two alternate realities; where in one the spiritual is represented physically. There was plenty of action and romance, and full of the TRUTH of God's love for us.
In the most recent, and final book in the Circle series, Dekker brings to books to a complete circle - pun completely intended. He even states that you could...more
In the most recent, and final book in the Circle series, Dekker brings to books to a complete circle - pun completely intended. He even states that you could...more
I’m not usually a fan of “Christian fiction” as a genre, but then again, Dekker himself
challenges the use of that term
to describe his writing. Last week I actually re-read the trilogy — the books are individually titled “Black“, “Red“, and “White” — in anticipation of a new, fourth book, “Green“, released last week, that is supposed to bring the story “full circle”. It will still be known as a “trilogy”, because Dekker is calling this fourth book, “Book Zero”.
This is probably the best piece o...more
This is probably the best piece o...more
I don't know if you have ever read the Circle Trilogy by Ted Dekker, but it is really good. Throughout the three books, it talks about the difference between those of the flesh and those of the spirit. The people who live in sin look physically different in the trilogy. Their skin peels and is pale white, and it gives off a foul odor. Those of Christ's spirit are smooth skinned and tan and don't smell.
In our world things aren't always that clear cut. You might not be able to tell if a person is...more
In our world things aren't always that clear cut. You might not be able to tell if a person is...more
All three of these books were amazing. I didn't really start to "get into" the story too much until the second book, Red. Then I couldn't put it down! Ted Dekker did a great job in writing this inspiring novel. It was really exciting as well as impacting. I read it during a rough time in my personal life and it really gave me a new view about my relationship with God. That was probably the most important thing that I will say about the Circle Trilogy. Giving glory to 'Elyon'..God.
The last book,...more
The last book,...more
An allegorical story about Jesus Christ and the world we cannot see. This was my first Ted Dekker and I think I will read another but not ready for the next one in the series. Anyone suggesting what other book by Dekker is good?
My favourite part was in the first book where Elyon speaks the words that every human here on earth needs to hear. I love you, I cherish you. We need to understand with our deepest being about the Great Romance, it puts everything in our lives into perspective. Not convin...more
My favourite part was in the first book where Elyon speaks the words that every human here on earth needs to hear. I love you, I cherish you. We need to understand with our deepest being about the Great Romance, it puts everything in our lives into perspective. Not convin...more
I LOVE this trilogy!!! I can't put it down. I have it on my nook and I even read it as I'm walking out of the train station and into Times Square to work.
IMHO, several authors could've collaborated on the writing of this book: Stephen King - for the gruesome descriptions of several characters, Tom Clancy for the spy/espionage/terrorist parts, another author who's name escapes me at the moment for the time travel, Danielle Steel for the tragic romances, and the person that wrote the Bible, whoeve...more
IMHO, several authors could've collaborated on the writing of this book: Stephen King - for the gruesome descriptions of several characters, Tom Clancy for the spy/espionage/terrorist parts, another author who's name escapes me at the moment for the time travel, Danielle Steel for the tragic romances, and the person that wrote the Bible, whoeve...more
This book is getting really good. After Thomas woke back up in the real world he found that he was in his house and with his sister. She had bandaged up his head and was very concerned for him. After awhile the pain became too much and he fell back into an unconscious state. He was back in the colored forest. Two people were looking after him and helping him heal. They took him to their village and he met their leader who told him about their past...which was Thomas's present back in the real wo...more
April 30, 2011
The first book in the trilogy was pretty easy going; it didn't stretch the imagination much or wrap me up in an all-engulfing story, but it was interesting. I'm a little more than half way through the second book, and the story has been kicked up a notch. Just when I thought the story was going to wend its way lazily to a similar "pause point," like the first book, it surprised me with a significant change; Rochelle started dreaming like her husband Thomas of the Books of History....more
The first book in the trilogy was pretty easy going; it didn't stretch the imagination much or wrap me up in an all-engulfing story, but it was interesting. I'm a little more than half way through the second book, and the story has been kicked up a notch. Just when I thought the story was going to wend its way lazily to a similar "pause point," like the first book, it surprised me with a significant change; Rochelle started dreaming like her husband Thomas of the Books of History....more
I actually read this book this past summer, about a year ago. I am amazed at Ted Dekker's creativity. It is not a children's book necessarily. Nor is it curricular at all. It has however, brilliant symbols, other-wordly environments and ideas, and constant conflict-almost-resolution-conflict patterns.
It is not a short read. In fact, it took me all summer. Don't be fooled-- it is not due to boredom. Even during summers, time gets swept away. I would read it again, if given enough time!
Each of the...more
It is not a short read. In fact, it took me all summer. Don't be fooled-- it is not due to boredom. Even during summers, time gets swept away. I would read it again, if given enough time!
Each of the...more
It is a looong book. Actually, three books, and each one was long. It took me almost a month to finish them, but it was worth the read. Dekker did a good job of presenting the gospel in a fantasy type world, while maintaining a message that maintains a consistent view of the truth.
When the book first started, I got a little board. It took a while to set the stage and draw the reader in. When it did, it was a very gripping story with well built characters, and a well thought out plot - or series...more
When the book first started, I got a little board. It took a while to set the stage and draw the reader in. When it did, it was a very gripping story with well built characters, and a well thought out plot - or series...more
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Jul 28, 2009
John
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4 of 5 stars
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Great series...it drags at some points and you wonder if any more bad things can happen to your character (and trust me they can).
For the most part the writing is good and the author doesn't dip into the usual cheese ball Christian fiction writing, but he has his occasional falls...and they're pretty bad. (There's a scene where they sit around and have a laughing contest...yeah) But it was certainly enjoyable. It has a cliff hanger ending to each book (yes, even the third one). Apparently there...more
For the most part the writing is good and the author doesn't dip into the usual cheese ball Christian fiction writing, but he has his occasional falls...and they're pretty bad. (There's a scene where they sit around and have a laughing contest...yeah) But it was certainly enjoyable. It has a cliff hanger ending to each book (yes, even the third one). Apparently there...more
This is one of the best books I have ever read. They say don't judge a book by it's cover, I add don't judge a book by it's first chapters. Ted Dekker is a christian horror author, so I was hesitant to read this book because I am not a big fan of horror books. I nearly stopped after the first chapter or so because it is a bit gory at first. My advice: Don't put it down. I absolutely lovve this book, it is one of my absolute favorites (which is saying a whole lot, I have had a book in my hands si...more
Fall asleep in one reality and wake up in a totally different place - sounds like it could have been me during my college days. But no, this is the premise behind the Circle Trilogy by Ted Dekker. The information that the hero learns in one reality prepares him to save the world in another.
A very well thought out series of books that is a cross between Tolken's Lord of the Rings and Stephen King's Dark Tower Series. I highly recommend this book as well as the ancillary books - The Books of Hist...more
A very well thought out series of books that is a cross between Tolken's Lord of the Rings and Stephen King's Dark Tower Series. I highly recommend this book as well as the ancillary books - The Books of Hist...more
Started on October 21st, 2012.
Just finished Black, the first book, what a cliffhanger!
The whole religious theme angle is not my thing. While interesting at first, I does nothing for me, being an Atheist.
The switching between the two realities is quite a good idea, but I prefer the story in Bangkok - "our reality".
Reading a few critics/comments here on Goodreads I will try to read the second book (Red) faster, supposedly it's a bit tiresome.
Or not, had to buy a book at the Sony ebookstore to use...more
Just finished Black, the first book, what a cliffhanger!
The whole religious theme angle is not my thing. While interesting at first, I does nothing for me, being an Atheist.
The switching between the two realities is quite a good idea, but I prefer the story in Bangkok - "our reality".
Reading a few critics/comments here on Goodreads I will try to read the second book (Red) faster, supposedly it's a bit tiresome.
Or not, had to buy a book at the Sony ebookstore to use...more
I read these. I really liked them. Then I stupidly sold them to pay rent. And then a new one came out ('Green') but I couldn't really remember the exact following of these three. So I really want to pick them back up and re-read them so I can read the new one. But these were definitely awesome, and a really cool concept (when the character falls asleep in one reality, he wakes up in a different one), so you should check them out if you're looking for a good fantasy trilogy with suspense and symb...more
Imagine a time several thousand years hence when God recreates the world from the ashes of the mess we leave behind; imagine that in this new earth, evil and good are obvious. Now, imagine that a man from our time goes to sleep and dreams he is in that time - and the dreams are so real that he can not tell if he is dreaming he is here and really there, or dreaming he is there and really here. This is religious fiction with time travel (of a sort) and big bad monsters and world-threatening plague...more
Overall I'm impressed with Ted Dekker's ability to have two different time period happening for one person at once. He makes is so seemless and natural, that the reader does not have to struggle with what is going on.
If you like Biblical allegories, this one's for you. If you don't really care about religion one way or another, it's still a good book. If you hate anything to do with religion and the mere thought of it makes you ill, you probably don't want to read this.
I did enjoy the series,...more
If you like Biblical allegories, this one's for you. If you don't really care about religion one way or another, it's still a good book. If you hate anything to do with religion and the mere thought of it makes you ill, you probably don't want to read this.
I did enjoy the series,...more
I just finished the first book, "Black" and it was fascinatingly weird. Whenever the main character falls asleep in one world - Denver, modern day - he wakes up in another - a "New Earth" with talking white bats and magical healing water. At first, he couldn't quite figure out which one was the dream world, and which one was the reality - then it turned out they were connected.
You really have to suspend belief to buy into this story. If you're the type who would say, "That would never happen in...more
You really have to suspend belief to buy into this story. If you're the type who would say, "That would never happen in...more
NOTE: While I read the first book, Black, a year or so ago, I never got the chance to read the others. Now I have.
For those who have read Piers Anthony's Apprentice Adept series, the idea is a familiar one: The protagonist falls asleep in one world and by this method he awakens in another. However, this book covers a much more serious topic: the destruction of the world by means of germ warfare and the consequences for future generations. (Yes, there is a little bit of a reminder of the Planet o...more
For those who have read Piers Anthony's Apprentice Adept series, the idea is a familiar one: The protagonist falls asleep in one world and by this method he awakens in another. However, this book covers a much more serious topic: the destruction of the world by means of germ warfare and the consequences for future generations. (Yes, there is a little bit of a reminder of the Planet o...more
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This series is by far one of my favorites by Ted Dekker. The complexity of the two worlds was captivating when I read the books when they first came out, and they are just as captivating now. If you read carefully and digest the story and characters enough, you see a direct correlation between the two worlds as the beginning of creation and present day. You will God's Word come alive in a new and fresh way. If you haven't read the series, do it. You won't regret it.
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! These three books had me on the edge of my seat, sometimes crying, sometimes laughing, sometimes mad and sometimes dreading to read on. It is a little hard to follow at times, but it is definitely worth it. Ted Dekker uses a fantasy world to describe God's love for us - the Great Romance. After reading these books, I feel overwhelmed by God's love and mercy. If you have the time to read, definitely put these three books on your reading list. I have added his other books to my...more
The first two books in this trilogy are loosely based on the creation, garden of Eden, fall and redemption through the sacrifice of the savior. Now, you definitely cannot take the writing as doctrine of any sort, it is after all a completely fabricated story. However, some of the sentiment that Dekker arouses in the reader as you live the characters lives is stirring. I thoroughly enjoyed these three books. I cannot wait to start the "lost books" series that ties into the story line. I've alread...more
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Ted Dekker is known for novels that combine adrenaline-laced stories with unexpected plot twists, unforgettable characters, and incredible confrontations between good and evil. Ted lives in Austin with his wife LeeAnn and their four children.
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