Jonathan Rogers draws deeply from the Southern landscapes of his upbringing, infusing his narratives with a sense of wildness and wonder. With a Ph.D. in seventeenth-century English literature, his writing is both learned and accessible, appealing even to his own six children. His prose is characterized by its brisk pacing and rich, evocative language that immerses readers in tales of adventure and humor. Rogers's works explore themes of courage, friendship, and self-discovery through compelling storytelling.
Jonathan Rogers follows the roots of Flannery O'Connor's fervent Catholicism and traces the outlines of a life marked by illness and suffering, but ultimately defined by an irrepressible joy. In her stories, and in her life story, Flannery O'Connor extends a hand in the dark, warning and reassuring us of the terrible speed of mercy.
Set in a small Kansas town, the narrative reflects on the simple joys of childhood, including games with friends and biking adventures. It captures the essence of growing up, emphasizing the nostalgic experiences of walking to school and the carefree spirit of youth. Years later, the author shares these cherished memories, inviting readers to connect with the universal themes of friendship and the innocence of childhood.
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO NARNIA is a journey further up and further into the imaginative world of C.S. Lewis. Along the way, Jonathan Rogers makes the case that this world-the one where we actually live-is a place no less wondrous than Narnia itself.Imagination is a serious business. It gives substance to our yearnings for something beyond ourselves. Imagination is what convinces us that there is more to the world than meets the eye. And isn t that the first principle of faith?"
Im Jahre 2145 sterben alle Kolonialbewohner des Planeten Trinitron 7, bei einem Massaker von niemals zuvor erlebter Grausamkeit. Die ungeklärten Vorfälle veranlassen das imperiale Regiment dazu, den Planeten zu verbannen. Er solle von keinem Menschen jemals wieder betreten werden. Zwei Jahre später empfängt das Militär ein Signal, auf geheimer Frequenz, von Trinitron 7. Zum Handeln gezwungen, entsendet die Schaltzentrale der Macht eine Truppe von hochqualifizierten Elite-Soldaten, um die Herkunft zu ermitteln. Das Team, um den Waffenexperten Hartlock, die Nahkampf-Spezialistin Jessi und den Meisterstrategen Gil, stellt sich dem unerwarteten Grauen. Dabei gerät die Truppe in einen erbarmungslosen Kampf gegen Wesen von unglaublicher Brutalität, Verrat aus den eigenen Reihen, todbringende Fallen und den eigenen Verstand.