Gerald lund was an american author of historical fiction, christian, literature and fiction books. The nook book ebook of the leverage point by gerald n. Author of the undaunted, the work and the glory, vol. At first it seems like a dream come true to eric lloyd and his family. Survivors are being relocated to a new society known as the alliance. It was published by shadow mountain and has a total of 328 pages in the book. Gerald lund has been one of my favorite authors since i was a teenager. Futuristic in setting but timeless in its message, the alliance makes a stunning statement about agency in a gripping and entertaining way. Lund told to his children when they were youngnow captured in print for the first time. Its 18 years after the end of civilization as we know it. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. In the spirit of the alliance, the freedom factor, and leverage point, author gerald n. Oct 18, 20 a fan short of gerald n lund s the alliance. Bestselling, awardwinning author of more than 30 books.
This novel is a great science fiction read lots of action and entertaining plot twists. About a year later, his family moved to salt lake city. He was also a general authority of the lds church from 2008 to 2008. Lund and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Three adventure novels one in thine hand, the alliance, leverage point. Fictional storytelling at its best with titles like the guardian, alliance, freedom factor, and more. Gerald niels lund was a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 2002 to 2008.
Lund was released as a general authority and member of the churchs second quorum of the seventy on october 4, 2008. Free curbside pickup now available in most stores 8773248551 help orders. You grow to love eric and his determination to break out of the. Buy the alliance by gerald n lund online at alibris. This is an easytoread, standalone book that will appeal to anyone looking for a thrilling escape. The characters are different from other books ive read mostly because their world is very different then ours.
Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Lund brings an intriguing story to life that will transplant you to shalev to join eric and nicole as they set out to free a nation. Lund, rebecca belliston heard the question countless times. This series is about germany right before world war ii. Gerald lund supports his daughter rebecca belliston during a book signing at a deseret book store. Its 18 years after the nuclear holocaust and the end of civilization, as we know it. Lund 1988, paperback, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. Gerald lund is a fabulous writer, who can make you feel that you were the character in the book.
The last gerald lund book i read was the work and the glory series, which i enjoyed. The alliance makes a stunning statement about agency in a gripping and entertaining way. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The alliance kindle edition by lund, gerald n download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Lund was born in fountain green, sanpete county, utah, third child of jewell g. This is an excellent read and i highly recommend this, and all of gerald lunds books. Lund has 54 books on goodreads with 207552 ratings. In the spirit of the alliance and the freedom factor, this gripping, fastpaced suspense is for readers young and old. The main character, eric lloyd, fights very hard for what he believes in. Publication date 1983 publisher salt lake city, utah. The main character, eric lloyd, fights very hard for. This book held my interest from the beginning, which seems to be rare these days. Aug 20, 2007 appalled at this practice, eric vows to destroy the alliance and set the people free. Juberry gave me this novel as a birthday gift and im glad i have my own copy now.
Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. May 02, 2011 im in the middle of a book my daughter suggested to me. Youre not going to understand whats going on if you havent read them in order. Gerald niels lund born september 12, 1939 was a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 2002 to 2008. Lund does a fantastic job portraying the horror of this civilization and the reader is instantly supporting the main character. Hendrix, roger 1985, leverage point, salt lake city, utah. Provided by rebecca belliston growing up as the daughter of bestselling author gerald n. The alliance kindle edition by lund, gerald n religion.
For another science fictional type story, i suggest the alliance, also an excellent book on freedom. Lund blends gripping, fastpaced suspense with a timeless message for readers of all ages. One thing that keeps it so interesting and unique is the dealing with this moral statement above. Lund, including titles like fire and steel, volume 5. You grow to love eric and his determination to break out of the evil and give the people back their freedom of choice. Its an old book 83 written by gerald lund who also wrote the work and the glory. Lund was released as a general authority and member of the churchs second quorum of the seventy on october 4, 2008 lund is also a popular lds fiction writer, having written the the work and the glory series as well as the kingdom and the crown series, among other. This is an excellent read and i highly recommend this, and all of gerald lund s books. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Im in the middle of a book my daughter suggested to me. And what of erics growing attraction to nicole, a guardian in the alliance. We follow the story of eric lloyd who is a member of a small village living in what was star valley wyoming. This book is a classic example of a future civilization that is free from war, violence, prejudice, and most important freedom.
Its good to see he can branch out and create a believable fiction outside of church history. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the alliance. He is perhaps better known for his series, the work and the glory, which follows the lives of a fictional family as they join the newly founded mormon church. Four years later they moved to murray, utah which became his home for the next 16 years. Lund is the bestselling, awardwinning author and speaker, with books that include the work and the glory series and divine signatures. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Its 18 years after the nuclear holocaust and the end of civilization. I just finished it for the third time and it only took me 2 days. Gerald lunds new novel the guardian shares adventure of a teen. Search for library items search for lists search for.
Its science fiction set in the near future after the termination aka nuclear holocaust. The story takes place in a postapocalyptic america and follows eric lloyd in the discovery of a utopian civilization where crime, anger, and hate. He is also a famous lds fiction writer having authored kingdom and the crown and the work and the glory series, and also theological nonfiction books for the latterday saints. Lund is extremely well written with many very interesting characters. Gerald lunds new novel the guardian shares adventure of a teen girl, her enchanted pouch and outsmarting criminals. It tells the story of people trying to reclaim their freedom and the price they are willing to pay. This is the first book that i ever read that i think would actually be classified as a distopian plot. Dec 20, 2018 gerald lund has been one of my favorite authors since i was a teenager. The alliance is a very thrilling, modern, sciencefiction novel by gerald lund, which has left an amazing positive impression on me. The title of this book is alliance and it was written by gerald lund, gerald n. You need to make sure that you read these ones in order. But can he have any hope of withstanding the wrath of the alliances major and his computerized punishment. I love the part where eric and nicole are in the forest and their encounters with the bear.
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