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Dominion (Ollie Chandler #2)
by
Randy Alcorn (Goodreads Author)
Sweet Revenge?
When two senseless killings hit close to home, columnist Clarence Abernathy seeks revenge for the murders—and, ultimately, answers to his own struggles regarding race and faith. After being dragged into the world of inner-city gangs and racial conflict, Clarence is encouraged by fellow columnist Jake Woods to forge an unlikely partnership with a redneck homi...more
When two senseless killings hit close to home, columnist Clarence Abernathy seeks revenge for the murders—and, ultimately, answers to his own struggles regarding race and faith. After being dragged into the world of inner-city gangs and racial conflict, Clarence is encouraged by fellow columnist Jake Woods to forge an unlikely partnership with a redneck homi...more
Paperback, 624 pages
Published
May 1st 2006
by Multnomah Books
(first published July 1st 1986)
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Sweet Revenge?
When two senseless killings hit close to home, columnist Clarence Abernathy seeks revenge for the murders—and, ultimately, answers to his own struggles regarding race and faith. After being dragged into the world of inner-city gangs and racial conflict, Clarence is encouraged by fellow columnist Jake Woods to forge an unlikely partnership with a redneck homicide detective. Soon the two find themselves facing dark forces, while unseen eyes watch from above. Thi
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Second in a series of three books by Randy Alcorn, "Deadline" and "Deception" being the other two, I highly recommend reading all three. Randy is a writer of Christian literature, but for those of you who may be turned off by the label "Christian literature", this series of three books will entertain you as suspenseful thrillers on their own merit. The Christian aspect is present, but subtle, and will not interfere with your enjoyment of three good thrillers. Randy does not write his fiction wit...more
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I really wanted to like this book. I am a Christian and I really liked the other books Randy wrote, "Deadline" was great, "Safely home" was very moving, but I had to stop reading this book. I am not offended or surprised by the heaven scenes as the consideration for afterlife is what Randy's ministry is all about. As a Christian I welcomed them and appreciated the reminder to think about what I believe.
However, they did appear much more frequently than they did in the other two books I mentione...more
However, they did appear much more frequently than they did in the other two books I mentione...more
At first, I thought I was going to like this book, altho a little tired of Alcorn's heavenly scenes which I believe to be based on assumptions. Also do not care for the way in which Jesus is depicted as being so in love with us...as is common in current Christian thought and writings.
The book is about racial issues and black culture, which I appreciated knowing more about. However, the story line got old as it turned out to be so similar to what is common cops and robbers TV/movie fare with some...more
The book is about racial issues and black culture, which I appreciated knowing more about. However, the story line got old as it turned out to be so similar to what is common cops and robbers TV/movie fare with some...more
April 23: Again, this author's content, as in his other book I read, is trite, with a low-level vocabulary & rife with hackneyed or mismatched analogies. I'm on p.142 & not sure I can continue with the negative racial diatribes from the bitter protagonist. After looking at a couple of other reviews on Goodreads i see i am not alone in this observation. I may not finish it. I may pick it up again & skim before book club meets to discuss it in June. The action picked up a bit from p.25...more
When his sister and niece are murdered in what appears to be a senseless drive-by shooting, Portland journalist Clarence Abernathy is forced into an evaluation of his racial identity. His planned move into a swankier neighborhood is derailed and he moves his family into his deceased sister's home in a poor section of Portland. He meets Ollie, the white detective who is handling his sister's case. Over the course of the book, he holds discussions with Ollie and with Jake, another white friend, an...more
Dominion is one of my favorite works of fiction by a Christian author written from a Christian perspective. The narrative is well written and thus highly readable, the dialogue is tense and catchy, the characters and their respective histories and environments were in my opinion a major reason for reading Dominion. I especially connected and enjoyed reading about two secondary but nonetheless important characters: homicide detective Ollie Chandler and Obadiah Abernathy. The simplicity, disciplin...more
This review isn't going to be the easiest to write if I really delve into why I liked the book and the parts I didn't like, because someone out there is bound to call me a rascist. That's not the case.
The truth is, I thought this book was awesome. As a Christian mystery novel, it obviously came across as spiritual, but in a way that didn't overpower a reader. Even a non-Christian could read the book and get into the main story. Alcorn puts alot of philosophy in his book as well, and the picture...more
The truth is, I thought this book was awesome. As a Christian mystery novel, it obviously came across as spiritual, but in a way that didn't overpower a reader. Even a non-Christian could read the book and get into the main story. Alcorn puts alot of philosophy in his book as well, and the picture...more
This book is about a journalist named Clarence Abernathy. I think it's a sequel to Deadline, though it can stand alone. The story revolves around conflicts such as racial discrimination, crimes, murder, and violence. It also deals with justice, life, and God. I fount it interesting and exciting. It has something to do with detective work and mysteries. There were great things said about God, though some "principles" introduced in the book are considerably questionable. There's a lot about killin...more
This book had a little of everything in it! The author,Randy Alcorn,covered a wide range of topics and did a great job I think of it.Just a tip,I didn't realize that this book was number 2 in a series and so I read this book first.Then I read the 3rd,and then I realized it was part of a series,although I think that these could be read in any order you wish.Some of the book can be a little intense,so a more mature aduience would enjoy this...Enjoy!
This book was very hard for me to get through. It was LOADED with racial issues (we're talking every sentence, no exaggeration, was regarding race, white vs. black, judging based on race, etc.) and frankly it was so distracting that I ended up skimming/skipping those sections by the end (as well as the Heaven scenes. They seemed irrelevant to the story line). The point was made in the first 100 pages. Besides, the dialogue wasn't believable during the race discussions. Don't get me wrong, I thin...more
Sports columnist Clarence Abernathy is heartbroken when his sister and her five year old daughter are killed in what appears to be a gang shooting. He enlists the help of Detective Ollie Chandler, and they will stop at nothing to find justice.
"Dominion" covers some important subjects such as racism, gang activity, Salvation, and even angels. It had some really good stuff in it; but overall I didn't like this book nearly as much as I liked "Deadline". Especially the first half really held my int...more
"Dominion" covers some important subjects such as racism, gang activity, Salvation, and even angels. It had some really good stuff in it; but overall I didn't like this book nearly as much as I liked "Deadline". Especially the first half really held my int...more
Not as good as Deadline.
Maybe it's just because I live in the UK - where racial prejudice is nowhere near such a big issue, because most 'non-English' (!) moved here of there own volition - but it got tiresome being bashed over and over again for being an assumedly ignorant white American. And that while the protagonist is the biggest racist in the book. And doesn't seem to actually realise it ever.
Maybe it's just because I live in the UK - where racial prejudice is nowhere near such a big issue, because most 'non-English' (!) moved here of there own volition - but it got tiresome being bashed over and over again for being an assumedly ignorant white American. And that while the protagonist is the biggest racist in the book. And doesn't seem to actually realise it ever.
Another great book from Randy Alcorn
Publisher's Summary
In this spin-off from Deadline, columnist Clarence Abernathy seeks revenge for murder. He finds himself facing dark forces, while unseen eyes watch from above. This fascinating murder-mystery offers a deeper understanding of the meaning of life and a fascinating glimpse inside heaven.
Publisher's Summary
In this spin-off from Deadline, columnist Clarence Abernathy seeks revenge for murder. He finds himself facing dark forces, while unseen eyes watch from above. This fascinating murder-mystery offers a deeper understanding of the meaning of life and a fascinating glimpse inside heaven.
At first I didn't like this book. We already hear so much about racism and I viewed this as just another attempt at trying to complain about it. It wasn't until the last couple hundred pages that I realized how much our perception is really altered because of race and I began to notice my own biased perceptions in every day life. This book made me look into myself and encouraged me to change the way I see the world.
This book is even better than his first, Deadline. The murder mystery is gripping, but what is even more compelling is viewing racism from the perspective of a black man. Randy Alcorn is white, but he must have consulted with many black friends to present such an empathetic picture.
Loved this book. Again, Randy Alcorn has a way of weaving a mystery into issues affecting us today and making you think. This one dealt with racial issues and really helped me understand why African Americans think and feel the way they do. Loved it.
Nuggets of truth:
p. 165 Prosperity gospel
p. 167 Living for the dash not the dot
p. 390 Racism and Christianity
Politics: "Republicans tend to be more wise and less caring, and Democrats more caring and less wise."
Abprtion and ACLU
p. 165 Prosperity gospel
p. 167 Living for the dash not the dot
p. 390 Racism and Christianity
Politics: "Republicans tend to be more wise and less caring, and Democrats more caring and less wise."
Abprtion and ACLU
My favorite of this series...pretty intense and it put me in the moment. It's a thick one, but I had trouble setting it down each night. And as with all of Randy's books this one leaves you with plenty to discuss and contemplate.
My favorite in this series, which seems to be unusual in my reading circle. I appreciate that Alcorn doesn't shy away from uncomfortable issues involving race and gang crimes, but doesn't wallow in their ugliness either.
This book has a great message, and an eye opener on the influence of gangs on young inner-city teens; however, had trouble sifting through the "gang slang" to get the message, which is why I only gave this 3 stars...
Read this first in the seris then went back to the first book and then the 3rd. All were good reads and held my attention. Love the way he weaves pictures of heaven into each of the stories.
Randy Alcorn is an author with several dark, gritty, inspirational mysteries and thrillers under his belt. You may want to begin with one of his earliest titles, Dominion.
Good book.
A journalist gets involved with a cop trying to unravel his sisters murder. His sister was mistakenly hit in a gang murder, but nothing is as it appears when turf wars and gang wars are entanbled with the fight for personal survival.
Lays a a lot of groundwork for other Alcorn works. From the perspective of being thought provoking spiritualy and socially this is a phenominal book.
For casual reading this book is a little hard to get through. Not difficult reading, just lots of overlap...more
A journalist gets involved with a cop trying to unravel his sisters murder. His sister was mistakenly hit in a gang murder, but nothing is as it appears when turf wars and gang wars are entanbled with the fight for personal survival.
Lays a a lot of groundwork for other Alcorn works. From the perspective of being thought provoking spiritualy and socially this is a phenominal book.
For casual reading this book is a little hard to get through. Not difficult reading, just lots of overlap...more
This book is part of a wonderful series that I LOVE!!! It gives such an interesting view of what heaven and hell might be like, and it's a thrilling murder mystery that deals with some wonderful issues.
The only reason that I wouldn't rate it a 5 star is because the writing isn't fantastic and he's kind of long winded.
The only reason that I wouldn't rate it a 5 star is because the writing isn't fantastic and he's kind of long winded.
C. S. Lewis and former black slaves interact in heaven, while characters on earth resolve a mystery and find faith. What is not to like?
This was an interesting book on race relations and the Christian perspective. I learned a lot. A good read.
Outstanding Christian novel. Great images of Heaven. One of my favorite books of all time.
Great story offering a glimpse into the pressures of being a successful black man in America.
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Randy Alcorn is the founder of Eternal Perspective Ministries (EPM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching biblical truth and drawing attention to the needy and how to help them. EPM exists to meet the needs of the unreached, unfed, unborn, uneducated, unreconciled and unsupported people around the world.
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