Readers Begin Taking The Turning

The Turning released Tuesday, April 1. Here are excerpts from some of the first reader reviews I’ve received. I hope you’ll click each byline and read their full review.

I’m taking a turning after reading this book!

By Deb Killian, Missionary to Missionary blog (full review)

I have a full time job, run an active global ministry and am a lead intercessor at our church. Few things pull me away from the 3 God has given me responsibility over except in the few minutes before sleep when I allow myself the luxury of a good novel. Until this moment. Until this book. Not only did it demand my full attention, it commanded my response.

My life took a turning of its own while reading this incredible new book by Davis Bunn. I have read almost every book he has written and what happened to me while reading this now-relevant novel has only occurred while reading 2 of (his) other books.

I heard God speak. I felt the Holy Spirit take me to the Throne of God and introduce me to a new season of Kingdom Life.

Is there intrigue?

Yes.

Is there a dynamic plot intertwined with a love story?

Yes.

Does it speak to where our society is headed & how God’s love can turn that around for those of us who believe?

Again, Yes.

But it will also call out to you and ask you to reply. From the depths of your heart.

I encourage everyone to take a few hours (with a good cup of coffee) and settle in to one of the best books I’ve read in a long time… The Turning. It will turn your life around.

Did I really hear God speak to me?

By Renia Snyder, Desert Dwelling Mama blog (full review)

Have you ever thought you heard God’s voice, but then decided it was just your imagination?

Or maybe you thought you heard but were afraid to act?

Maybe you thought you heard and felt compelled to respond.

Davis Bunn has captured this felling and experience thru 5 individuals that come to together through no power of their own to stand up against something beyond them. How will they respond?

Davis has me in every chapter. I can relate to so many of the characters in some way. I really like the (free) follow up materials that can help readers learn more about what taking the turning can mean.

Will you take the turning?

Ideal for YA and Adult Book Clubs

By LuAnn Worley, LibraryThing (excerpt)

..A very realistic drama of opposing forces that will certainly catch every Christian and even non-Christian’s attention!

Several people are brought together without knowing why. Other individuals are set on their “course” unwilling to let anything or anyone interfere. The two will certainly eventually interact with each other.

This novel was very difficult for me to “get into” at first while the author was establishing the foundation for the story. Once the foundation was set, the story became captivating. It inspired the reader to contemplate what his/her own position would be in similar circumstances.

This is an ideal book for YA and Adult Book Clubs. There are some very good discussion topics prevalent to today’s world.

Called by God to step out of my comfort zone

By Joy Fry (full review)

Get ready for a fast-paced novel of suspense, intrigue, and spiritual battle. The action scenes will leave you trying to guess what happens next.

John, one of the key characters, introduces us to his private world. As the story begins his desire was to stay in the background and let others get all the attention. Instead, he felt called by God, time and time again, to be in the forefront. He learned to speak about his faith on public television and be a leader for other believers.

My favorite quote in the book was spoken to John by a fellow believer:  “God does not call the equipped, he equips the called.”

On the other hand, Trent, the instigator of all the trouble described in the book, was easy to dislike. He was constantly planning his next battle to demolish the church and had no regard for the feelings or plans of others. His description fit well with my experience of those seeking worldly financial success.

The other main characters allowed the reader to explore their experiences with being “called.” Their journeys lead to my own take away from the book. A greater desire to make time to know and then do the will of God.

I hope Davis Bunn writes additional books based upon these main characters so we can learn more about their continued steps of faith.