The Contest

The Truth Chronicles #2

by Tim Chaffey, Joe Westbrook

Explosions, raging rapids, and dinosaurs await as the adventure through time continues! While JT and Micky defend themselves against a mob of skeptics, Jax and Isaiah race to clear Dr. Thompson's name. Enlisting the aid of one of the world's top minds, the teens put their beliefs to the ultimate test. Can JT's faith survive the challenge? And how will the most important event in history change their lives? "In The Truth Chronicles the friendship of four teens survives time travel, life-changing danger, and challenges of worldview-shaking proportions. More than just a clever tale, this futuristic glimpse of the past puts readers in touch with present-day reality." --- Bill Jack, Worldview Academy

Genres: Science Fiction, Christian Fiction

148 pages, Paperback

First published May 15, 2010

Reviews

[Brunetta Lafara Lingg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sublime (Archaic Definition) Torture

I grew up watching Cliffhanger Movies at the Theatres. Now I'm hooked on a Cliffhanger Book Series!

Outstanding presentation of Christian Apologetics. Easily followed and thought provoking.

[Moonbeam~queen of the fangirls~total bookworm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now I need the next one!!!

[Broheros · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.0 stars
Pretty much book 1 but better! I gave it 4 stars simply because of the evidence it gives, besides that it’s pretty bland…

[Christa R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Apologetics and Bible truths are woven into the story very well. Mark absolutely loved this series and it led to many great discussions.

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The Contest" picks up immediately where "The Time Machine" left off. Jax learns that the authorities are further investigating the death of his father, believing that Mr. Thompson might have been somehow knowingly involved in the accident that took his life. Jax immediately forms plans to use the time machine to go back and try to clear his father's name, but how difficult would it be to go back to that day and not find a way to intervene in the tragedy?

Meanwhile JT continues persuading her friends to consider Biblical creationism and how their first trip back in time fully supports her views. Izzy, Mickey, and Jax agree to attend a youth service at JT's church, and JT also arranges for them to meet a prominent scientist for discussion at a nearby university. Blown away by the overwhelming truth from all angles, Jax decides to embrace Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, although he still has plenty of questions about creation and many other subjects. Izzy and Mickey remain impressed but unmoved, although they agree to weigh all future evidence by both creation and evolution theories and see how the two compare.

There are many detailed discussions about creation and evolution in this book. I also enjoyed seeing a continued positive portrayal of the Godly counsel that can come from parents and ministry workers. This is the kind of book that any parent could allow their child to read without concern for the influences they will find within.

This book ends on quite a cliffhanger, as the quartet of friends return once again to 4,500 years ago to see what observations they can make regarding their different opinions on the formation of the Earth. When they are unexpectedly separated, how will they be able to find each other and make it safely back to the time machine? I'd recommend having Book 3 on hand when you finish this one so you won't have to wait to see how everything turns out!

I received my copy of the book from the author in exchange for this honest review. All opinions are my own.

This review originated at http://reviewsbyerin.livejournal.com

[Jaguar · Rating 5 out of 5]

WAAAYYY better than book one. And I don't want to give away all the surprises. But really good! Its left on a cliff hanger. They go back in the time machine again. JT falls into a river, Jax dives after her, Izzy and Micky try to save them. Izzy grabs a branch, Jax grabs it while holding onto JT. Jax is still holding on, but Izzy wasn't holding onto it well enough or something because he loses the branch. Micky and Izzy hear JT and Jax's screams as they plunge back into the water and maybe over the edge of the waterfall. Izzy and Micky are now searching for them...

[Shannon Skaer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This second installment of the Truth Chronicles picked up where the first left off, and ended on a delicious cliffhanger. Although I would have appreciated it if sections with apologetics were better spaced with more action in between, the arguments were presented clearly and succinctly. I'm looking forward to reading more!