Disastrous Implosion of the Global Economy a Key Theme in 'Book of Dreams'
By Diana Wallis Taylor
Guest Reviewer
Dr. Elena Burroughs, a psychologist, is still grieving the death of her husband after five years. The insolated world she has built up for herself shatters when a new patient, Sandra, recounts a frightening series of recurrent nightmares.
Using an ancient book filled with prayers that invoke the powers of the Holy Spirit, Elena reviews the dreams. Her interpretations confirm Sandra's fears—her husband, the Ambassador to the Court of St. James, will confront a powerful, global network of dangerous and deadly forces.
In the coming days, Elena experiences a succession of insights and warnings that portend danger for Sandra, her husband, Elena and those who have joined them. At stake is a looming disastrous implosion of the global economy.
Comments:
With his obvious research into global finances, Davis Bunn brings his expertise to create another page turner that keeps you involved right up to the end. The interpretation of the dreams was intriguing, as was the unusual book of the Lord's Prayer, written in Aramaic.
As he weaves the various characters into the story we are there with them as they race to avert an economic disaster. My only negative comment would be chapter one. Teddy Wainwright is not the main character and it was a little confusing to read that chapter and not hear any more of him for thirty-one chapters.
I would have liked the book to begin with Elena, since she is the primary character, and place the present first chapter farther into the book. Even so, it was a great read.
Another quality book by a master storyteller, Davis Bunn.
This review was originally published on Diana Wallis Taylor's blog. Reprinted with permission from the author.
Recently named "Writer of the Year" by the San Diego Christian Writer's Guild, Diana Wallis Taylor has been writing since the age of 12 when she sold her first poem to a church newspaper. She presently is working on her fourth novel of Biblical Fiction for Revell, has won first place in the San Diego Book Awards for her short story, "Phipps and the Jay"; First place in Fiction for her book Smoke Before the Wind. And second place this year for Martha in the Reader's Favorite Book Review and Award Contest.
Her collection of poetry, Wings of the Wind came out in 2006. Her writing contributions appear in various compilation books and magazines. Diana wrote the words and melodies to an Easter cantata called "Glorious" recently completed with her fellow collaborator, Carolyn Prentice, who did the orchestration.
Diana lives with her husband Frank in San Diego, California. Between them they have six grown children and ten grandchildren. She enjoys speaking and sharing her heart with women of all ages. In addition to her speaking and writing, she serves on the Board of the San Diego Christian Writer's Guild, the Board of her church, sings on the worship team, and is active in Professional Women's Fellowship.
Her third book for Revell, Mary Magdalene, will release in June of 2012. Visit Diana at dianawallistaylor.com.
