Kingdom of Dreams and Shadows, previously titled Kingdom Come is David Lynn Anderson’s 4^th novel. His first three novels were written as a ghost writer, and successfully published in hardback by his client.

Begotten Son is his 5^th novel and is the sequel to Kingdom of Dreams and Shadows. They are published by Zumaya Publishing and are available at amazon.com – select Books then enter David Lynn Anderson in the search field. 

Kingdom of Dreams and Shadows is book 1 of the Sorcerer and Begotten Son is book 2. They will be followed by The Savior, Angel of Death, Hell Breaks Loose and Black Angel, all planned to come later from Zumaya Publications. His current work in progress is Back from the Dead.

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When Zumaya relocated from Canada to the US, the cover was redesigned and the title changed to Kingdom of Dreams and Shadows.

"My writing has been influenced by Stephen King, Clive Barker, Anne Rice, Dean Koontz, Tom Clancy, and movies like the Indiana Jones series. I think my style is more conversational than most of the authors I read. I like a lot of action, adventure and especially suspense. I was a systems analyst and have a MS is Systems Management. That training and experience has influenced me to plan a logical story with tightly integrated subplots. Stephen King says he likes to scare people (with his stories). I like to surprise people with plot twists they didn't see coming and an ending they can't guess."

Reviews

FIVE BEACON REVIEW FOR KINGDOM OF DREAMS AND SHADOWS
by David Lynn Anderson
Reviewed by:   Ramona

Joseph is an enigmatic man who some believe is the second coming of Christ.  There is also Father Sean McCauley, the priest assigned to determine if Joseph is the song of God or the Anti-Christ.

I enjoyed this book immensely.  The premise is one that has lately been written of often, but this book takes the perspective of the church and society rather than simply the battle between good and evil.  I especially appreciated the effects expressed in a large portion of society opting out of the established ³community² and forming their own, seemingly following the ³Chosen One.²  The involvement of the government and the church took the story to another level and added a true sense of realism to the plot.

The writing was excellent and the characters were very well rounded.  The settings provided were just enough to guide the reader but still allow them to use their own imagination as well.  The story drew me in and held me throughout.  I¹m looking forward to reading the next book and sincerely hope the author will give me that pleasure.  A story well told!

Father Sean McCauley, a young American Catholic Priest, is torn between his overwhelming desire for a wife and children and his religious calling.

Father McCauley accepts an assignment from the church to investigate Joseph, a charismatic evangelist who is luring away the Catholic flock. Along the way, the priest hopes to find an answer to his own dilemma of church vs. marriage.

Joseph's message, backed up by the miracles he performs, is so powerful that people are joining him by the thousands, leaving their homes and jobs to join him in self-sustaining communities across the United States, and the world. They believe he is the Second Coming, and it is up to Father Sean to prove otherwise.

Well written, intriguing and full of suspense to the very end, Kingdom of Dreams and Shadows is a book that I thoroughly enjoyed, and will read again in the future. I look forward to reading book two in the series.

Kingdom of Dreams and Shadows: The Sorcerer by David Lynn Anderson is available at Amazon.

Kingdom of Dreams and Shadows: The Sorcerer: Book 1 

David Lynn Anderson
Zumaya Publications (2006)
ISBN 1554102898
Reviewed by Jennifer Woodard for Reader Views (6/06)

Right away I was concerned. When I read the title and saw book one, I wondered if this would be a book with no ending. I really don’t like books with no ending, but I was wrong.

I really enjoyed this book. Lately there have been many books written about the mystical and magic.  This was not one of those books with fantastical beasts and outrageous magical powers. This was a book that was more believable, causing you to think.

There’s a new preacher in town, Joseph. Many people believe he is the second coming of Jesus; he is the new Jesus or the anti-Christ. Joseph is causing many of the churches in the US and around the world to lose members. People are leaving their homes and jobs and moving to his self-contained communities all over the United States.

Father Sean McCauley has to find out if Joseph is the second coming of Jesus or the anti-Christ who is leading the flock astray. We are taken on a wonderful ride as Sean delves into the past of Joseph and the Catholic Church. Will Father Sean McCauley end up making a pact with the devil to save the souls of millions? Is Sean mistaken and Joseph really is the second coming of Jesus?

As Father McCauley is trying to figure out if Joseph is Jesus, he is also battling a decision of whether or not to remain a priest. He is unsure of this future as a priest because he would like to marry and have a family. Will he leave the priesthood or will he remain?

This is really a good book and I am looking forward to future installments of Kingdom of Dreams and Shadows. I really like this book because there is no way to guess what is going to happen. When you think that you know for sure what will happen, there’s a twist. Great job by the author. I am looking forward to reading more of his work.