The nation is in peril. Many lives depend on him. But he’s mired in self-doubt.
About the Author
The character of Nicolas Reese is somewhat autobiographical. As the author does, Nick wonders why there are so many that choose not to see that our realities are being inverted. The norms of society are marginalized, the fringes are mainstreamed, and what is central to humanity’s balance is being thrown off.
Large segments of the population insist on imposing this imbalance. They use violence in the name of peace, exclusion and division in the name of acceptance, and vitriolic spew in place of rational argument. It appears their unhingement is an unconsidered reflex – a knee-jerk madness from a place of spiritual and mental disorder. As Nick puts it:
“Insanity had gripped the population. They would rather marvel at the beauty of the emperor’s new clothes, within the comfort of the asylum, than declare his blatant nakedness in a state of lonely truth.”
Truth is not relative – it is an absolute. It is uncomfortable to face, therefore its avoided by the weak who make it difficult to pursue. Nick says:
“The mountain of truth is a cold, solitary climb. The view from it is poetic, but nobody likes poetry. Most prefer the social warmth within the valley of lies, together shouting up the slope that any above should fall.”
This novel will appeal to those of traditional values – who feel marginalized – and be an encouragement to stand strong.
The author believes that the Christian Church, by and large, exists in passive acceptance. It’s silent where it should be vocal. It is a void, where it should be the solid center around which the nation spins. We live in a political world, and its through politics that our world is subverted and inverted. It would be helpful for the church to meet parishioners where they live, and provide decisive leadership in navigating faith-challenging realities.
Those in Christian media also, have the off-putting tendency to avoid anything uncomfortable.
This work adds realism to the Christian perspective. Nick’s character moves through a world that has fallen to a political existence largely unacknowledged by the Christian Church, authors, or film makers – and he experiences some colorful personalities along the way. For the reader that doesn’t need to be coddled, it will be refreshing. Similar works will follow.
At the time of publication, Kenneth Wells is employed as a commercial jet captain. Additionally, he has been a pilot instructor and mentor, and spent several years as an engineer. He has a B.S. from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and resides in California with his wife.
About the Book
Nicholas Reese feels like he was born in the wrong place and at the wrong time. He sees the world differently than most of his peers. To him, reality has been inverted by the media, but no one he knows can see it. Is he crazy?
Then a rogue nation destroys the United States’ electrical grid with an EMP. America is thrust into chaos and millions face starvation. Nicholas had prepared for years, but now doesn’t believe he can do what needs to be done. His father, an Army general, was never proud of him. The woman he loved, has left him. He feels alone, abandoned, and unworthy.
How could Nick possibly slay his personal demons while taking on an immortal enemy that seems poised to exterminate the country?
If you believe that there is a very real spiritual battle between good and evil, will consider that traditional journalism has been captured by nefarious corporate interests, and that a personal devotion to God’s commandments is our greatest hope, pick up a copy of Kenneth Wells’ Fallen Darkness.
A sample from the book:
He watched himself in the onset of the emergency. He thought it strange to be aware of the mental processes involved. Even among trained responders, it took three to five seconds for the mind to accept what was actually happening. Reflex actions could occur prior to that, but the mind simply won’t accept rogue information in the instant it’s received. Only after the moments of stunned inaction have passed could intellectual problem-solving begin.
Ah. Welcome back Nick, he thought, as his brain space was finally filled with the order of things to do first, then those things that would follow. He thought, Oh, God, please let this be a dream. He grabbed his keys, flashlight, and emergency go bag and set off with focused intention to the company’s neighboring building.
In Nick’s mind, people were much like ants. They moved along with the crowd. They were drawn by scented breadcrumbs dropped by the ones they followed. They were pushed to continue their mindless journey by those behind. As long as the unconscious procession wasn’t disturbed, life’s direction was provided to them. They had the comforts of banal routine, were separated from the need to think independently, and were shielded from any disturbing thoughts the outside world might generate. If the ranks of the ant army were broken, aimless circles and antennae dancing continued long after three to five seconds, in search of someone to follow.
This was the scene that met Nick as he pointed himself toward the confirmation he needed. People milled about with raised eyebrows. They hoped someone would indicate for them where to go and what to do. Nick took two stairs at a time and held the railing. He swung around the landings, made a fast descent to the stairwell, and slammed the bar door release at the bottom. He ran across the parking lot. Though he wanted to deny it, he already knew the answer to his initial question. The first of the ants had begun circling outside the door of building two and were happy for the unscheduled smoke break.
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Reviews
I love the quality of the writing. I find Kenneth to be very quotable. He also speaks to the truths that many of us avoid out of discomfort. To some extent, we all succumb to the central tendency bias – that is, we all conform to the world in the way that we speak and act, so that we appear less extreme compared to the general population around us. The problem is, we’re centered in accepted thought, as it slips into insanity. I’m glad to find an author that’s seeks center in universal truth.
I love the quality of the writing. I find Kenneth to be very quotable. He also speaks to the truths that many of us avoid out of discomfort. To some extent, we all succumb to the central tendency bias – that is, we all conform to the world in the way that we speak and act, so that we appear less extreme compared to the general population around us. The problem is, we’re centered in accepted thought, as it slips into insanity. I’m glad to find an author that’s seeks center in universal truth.
I love the quality of the writing. I find Kenneth to be very quotable. He also speaks to the truths that many of us avoid out of discomfort. To some extent, we all succumb to the central tendency bias – that is, we all conform to the world in the way that we speak and act, so that we appear less extreme compared to the general population around us. The problem is, we’re centered in accepted thought, as it slips into insanity. I’m glad to find an author that’s seeks center in universal truth.