As someone who typically shies away from religious themes in literature, The Keeper of the Book surprised me with its intense and interesting storyline. Ryland Harris successfully wrote a chilling dystopian world where religious freedom is a thing of the past, and the consequences for continuing any religious practices are dire.
This book’s exploration of hope amidst dark times, embodied by the protagonist’s unwavering determination to rescue his family against all odds is compelling. The action is relentless, keeping me on the edge of my seat until the very end. Even for readers who may not identify with the protagonist’s religious convictions like myself, the themes of love, sacrifice, and resilience will still make this an interesting read for all audiences.
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The Keeper of the Book
In the year 2043, World Council Edict 1735B proclaimed that all of the world religions were to be outlawed in the interest of public safety. Houses of Worship were labeled centers of dissension and 
attending any underground religious service was punishable by imprisonment and relocation. To possess any religious artifact or Holy Book was a mandatory death sentence. Jenny Keane is a Believer, a Christian and the proud owner of a Holy Bible given to her by her Grandmother. Michael Keane, her husband, is a former Special Forces Operative. He is not a believer in the holy teachings of any religion. Michael gave up the warrior path to live a cherished, peaceful life with his family. Jenny and the children, while attending an illegal religious service are captured by sadistic One World troops and taken to a reeducation camp. This sets Michael out on a one man rescue mission to bring his family home and nothing short of death will stop him. Against impossible odds he walks a path of revenge and destruction with no negotiation, no rules of engagement and no mercy for his foes. He is aided by the unseen prayers of the faithful and years of experience in killing his enemies.
