• Black

  • Book One, The Birth of Evil
  • By: Ted Dekker
  • Narrated by: Rob Lamont
  • Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (2,219 ratings)

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Black

By: Ted Dekker
Narrated by: Rob Lamont
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Publisher's summary

Fleeing assailants through alleyways in Denver late one night, Thomas Hunter narrowly escapes to the roof of an industrial building. Then a silent bullet from the night clips his head and his world goes black. When he awakes, he finds himself in an entirely different reality, a green forest that seems more real than where he was. Every time he tries to sleep, he wakes up in the other world, and soon he truly no longer knows which reality is real. Slowly he realizes that each reality dramatically impacts the other. In each world unspeakable evil is unleashed and millions of lives hang in the balance. The fate of two worlds depends on the actions of one man: Thomas Hunter.
Don't miss any of Ted Dekker's Circle Trilogy. Also, listen to this free interview with the author.
©2004 Ted Dekker (P)2004 Oasis Audio LLC

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A Masterpiece!

A breathtaking book that picks up action and suspense as it moves forward. Ted Dekker has produced another masterpiece. This is truly a stunning allegory where 2 worlds depend on one mans actions. Highly recommended.

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Get past the beginning

I found the first ten minutes awkward and almost quit, but fortunately hung in there. The rest of the book and series is awesome! AMAZINGLY CREATIVE, and in a zany way, uplifting. I found myself in an extra chipper mood after listening, and even looked forward to driving to hear the next chapter. This is my first Dekker book, and now I'm a big fan.

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The Harry Potter series used to be my favorite...

The Harry Potter series used to be my favorite... but the Circle Series is unlike anything I have ever read before. The correlation between Elyon and God has changed the way I view the "great romance" as it pertains to God. It has changed the very nature of who God is... "Am I a lion, a lamb, or a boy?" Thank you Ted Dekker. I pray this book finds others to enjoy this unique experience and only drive them to dive deeper into who God is. "Breathe Deep" "Elyon's Strength!!!"

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Great story, not so great narrator

I love this series, but couldn't help but feel the narrator didn't well capture the emotions or essence of the characters. There were plenty of moments where I couldn't even discern who was speaking.

Still a great story. I would just recommend the book over the audio book.

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WOW

amazing story! had me hooked from the first paragraph!! starts out with amazing action, and ends with amazing action! looking forward to book 2!

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My favorite

This is my favorite part of the Circle Series. The descriptions in this story are amazing and the narrator really brings them to life! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this story in stead of reading it this time! ❤️

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what's not to like?

I enjoy the way Ted shows the clash between worlds in dreams. Sometimes my dreams seem real too.

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superb

I read this book series a long time ago but I've Loved listening to them again, the voice actor / reader for this is really great, and I enjoyed getting back into this world of Ted dekker's.

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Brilliant

Fantastic, as I've come to know, it was a can't stop listening book. The narrator kept the story alive in his delivery. I loved the book, and it reinforced the knowledge of how helpless we are without Jesus!

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Easier to understand on Audible

I'm not sure how to rate it. Keep my attention. Narration is exceptional. It is in category of Christian Sci-fi

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