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Former stoner hard core rock star, Everett Lester is still rockin’ but now he does so as a new Believer. Everett knows what is to be spiritually dead and wants to share with the world his new found faith. The faith that changed him and his life forever – and will do the same for anyone willing to give their life to the Lord. However, Everett’s life is now filled with angst and danger. As he prepares for his Living Water tour, his first tour with praise music and a message of hope, he faces angry former fans who want their heavy rocker back, a brother who needs rescuing from the mob and a life that is turning to be more difficult than he imagined.
I think the line off the cover says it best “Satan once used me for evil-only through God’s power can I be used for good.”
Creston Mapes writes a second novel that is compelling and hope filled. Where other authors might hold back on the Christian stuff for one reason or another, Mapes shows the transformed life through the power of Christ, with Everett turning to scripture when he needed growth, strength, hope, love. Sometimes, as believers, we can tend to shut ourselves in our own little worlds keeping our hope and love close to our hearts. To be fair our culture sure doesn’t make it easy for a person of faith to share what she believes without fear of ridicule, accusations and even punishment. Mr. Mapes writing reminded this reader what is most important in this life. And a sobering reminder too of the drugs that infest our society. All the while, he keeps it real.
If you want a book about a fantasy life (rock star) grounded in Christ-filled reality, you need to read FULL TILT. It’s a suspense filled sometimes heart catching read.
Reviewed by Linda Mae Baldwin
for The Road to Romance
October 19, 2006
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