The Façade by Michael S. Heiser

Last updated on: December 15, 2014 at 3:17 pm by Jim Erwin

The Façade by Michael S. Heiser 2014-12-15T15:17:22-05:00 Jim Erwin

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The Façade is the first volume in a series of what I would call Christian science fiction. The novel centers around a theologian who holds the key to a mysterious cover-up by the United States government and military of a future extra-terrestrial invasion. A consortium known as “The Group” have been preparing for this future time when these extraterrestrials would come to visit and join humanity. All the while, groups of people have been lying to one another about the true intent of the mission. Aliens have lied to the military. Military personnel have lied to the scientists. The Group has been playing each of these parties for their own purposes.

The story is well-paced, and the characters develop throughout the book. One can begin to connect with each of the people in the novel. There are chapters with whole discussions about the intrigue that happens at Area 51 where this event takes place. Slowly but surely, the story unfolds to the reader about the mysteries that they are encountering.

The story reminded me of the television series “X-Files.” While watching that series, certain episodes developed an underlying mysterious plot to deceive the people into believing in aliens. This story uses that same approach. The difference between “X-Files” and this book was the theology used to explain what is going on. The Prologue of the book uses the following quote:

God has taken his stand in the divine council; among the gods he passes judgment … You are all gods, sons of the Most High, all of you.

—Psalm 82:1, 6, the Bible

The idea of a divine council, of “gods” whom God leads is a very interesting notion. Heiser uses an interesting interpretation of the account of Genesis 6 (through the protagonist Dr. Scott) to claim that the aliens are actually demons who broke rank with God. This is explained in the Prologue by the author. However, it is further developed in the context of the novel (specifically in chapters 28-29) as the backdrop to the intrigue which occurs. These “Watchers” are the reasons why aliens exist. The book ends in a cliffhanger in which the reader is encouraged to read the sequel The Portent.

I have read many science fiction books from Star Wars, Star Trek, America 2040 series, as well as other science fiction series. I am happy to see that someone has taken time to create a Christian science fiction series. I would recommend this book to those who are interested in this genre.

You can purchase the book on Vyrso.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the author and/or publisher through the Kirkdale blogging book review network. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR,Part 255.

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