Lost Mission

Written by Athol Dickson

Narrated by Jonathan Davis

Acclaimed for his evocative settings and gripping suspense, CBA best-selling author Athol Dickson won his third Christy Award for Lost Mission. Among the dirt-poor barrios and ultra-wealthy enclaves lining the hills of southern California, new construction unearths a long-lost Spanish mission. This discovery sets off a chain of events that presents four unrelated people with difficult choices. In each case, a greater good can be served by compromising a basic moral value-risking the same fate that left the mission buried and forgotten for 250 years.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Apr 8, 2011
• ISBN: 9781449867324

Athol Dickson

Athol Dickson is the publisher of the popular news website, DailyCristo.com, and the author of seven novels and the bestselling memoir, The Gospel according to Moses. His novels of suspense and magical realism have been honored with three Christy Awards and an Audie Award, and compared to the work of Octavia Butler (by Publisher’s Weekly) and Flannery O’Connor (by The New York Times). He and his wife live in Southern California.

Reviews for Lost Mission

[carmenmilligan · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I must say that, for the Christian fiction genre, this book is at the top of my list. More like historical fiction,it grabbed me from the beginning. The story is a very good one, but the way Dickson moves between the 1700s and present-day in such a clever, fluid way that I found it a very compelling way to write. The transition sentences are beautifully done, making the back-and-forth seem natural and not confusing.

With respect to the religious genre, this one is brilliant. As the telling of an ancient Catholic mission, the foundational story of evangelism for Jesus Christ is a given, so there are no surprises with the storyline. It is presented as an innate part of being a believer and I didn't find it preachy at all.

This is the second Dickson book I have read, "The Cure" was the first. I had issues with that first novel, but the strength of this one is enough to have me revisit "The Cure".

Highly recommended.

[reviewsbymolly · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I will say this: I'm amazed. Amazed at Athol Dickson's talent. His talent to write about history at the same time as writing about modern times and interwining them in a magnificent way to lead us to the conclusion of this novel is, again, amazing. The story is a mysterious combination of sorrow, regret and redeeming love all mixed in a captivating way. His characters struggle with extreme issues of faith among other issues and he blends them together in a way that leaves you thinking and really working your brain. His realism and captivating suspense really had me hooked and I'm sure you'll be hooked, too! Definitely 5 star, two thumbs up praise from me!!! *This book was provided for review by LitFuse Publicity Group*