Short Story Review: Quest for Leviathan

Today I am privileged to review a new short story by Amanda Tero. 😉

“Leviathan took the life of Anath’s father. Anath has spent three years preparing for the voyage that will end the threat of Leviathan. Yet as the Valor launches into the depths of the Mediterranean, an inward quest also begins, taking Anath to depths he is not willing to face.

A short story.” (from Goodreads)

This story was short but very meaningful. It was a little slow to get into at first, but I ended up liking it. 😉 I loved the descriptions of the sea, and Joed bringing to Anath’s attention the miracle that it was was amazing. Kanah was, of course, my favorite character. He was so loyal… 😉  But, oh wow! The description of Leviathan was creepy! I’ve always been curious about this creature in Job, and the author brought it to life very well. In the end, the story had a strong message that no matter what happens in life, God cares for us, His creation.

Just a note, the scene with the Leviathan could get a little intense for very young readers.

Best quote: “I should have died with Father.” Anath looked up, his eyes penetrating the vastness of the sea in front of him. “The sea should have buried me too.” “It should have,” Joed agreed. Anath glanced his way. “But it did not. Have you ever questioned why?”

Altogether, I was blessed by this short story. (And the illustrations were beautiful!)

About the Author

Amanda Tero began her love for words at a young age reading anything she could get her hands on and penning short stories as young as age eight. Since graduation, she has honed her writing skills by dedicated practice and study of the writing craft. She began her journey of publication with a few short stories that she had written for her sisters and continued to add to her collection with other short stories, novellas, and novels. It is her utmost desire to write that which not only pleases her Lord and Savior, but also draws the reader into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

Connect with Amanda by email amandaterobooks@gmail.com, on her website http://amandatero.com/, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amandateroauthor/, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amandateroauthor/, Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/amandaruthtero/, her blog www.withajoyfulnoise.blogspot.com, Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/AmandaTero, and Amazon http://www.amazon.com/author/amandatero.

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