Beyond Corista
By Robert Elmer
Zondervan
2009
Book Three of the Shadowside Trilogy
A la C.S. Lewis, Robert Elmer weaves a fascinating tale containing intrigue,
unlikely alliances, struggles, and friendship. Throughout the story, he weaves in
spiritual analogies that demonstrate God’s mercy and love.
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Following a harrowing ordeal on her home planet Corista, Oriannon, the daughter
of a Coristan elder, together with her friends, Wist and Margus steal a shuttle and
inadvertently save the life of Sola Minnick, the planet’s dictator who perceives
herself as the true savior of Corista. They find shelter on Asylum 1, an outpost of
scribes. Oriannon receives a vision from her mentor, Jesmet, whom only she can
see, that the Troikans are on their way to destroy Corista and the outposts.
Sola continues to create problems for Oriannon, and she wonders if her mercy
was misplaced. Facing disbelief and ridicule, Oriannon’s task is made even more
difficult by the death of her father, injured in the escape. Determines to be faithful
to Jesmet’s instructions, Oriannon is warns the people. Along the way, some
listen. Some want to learn more about Jesmet. Some believe Oriannon should be
the true leader of Corista. Some are drawn to the Pilot Stone she carries and its
beautiful music.
I had a difficult time following the book, but that may have been because this is the
third in the series. Even so, the read was enjoyable. Robert Elmer is a gifted writer.
Old and young alike can relate to Oriannon’s struggles. Second-guessing an act of
kindness which proves to be a thorn in the flesh and the sacrifice of following the
call of Christ, in this case Jesmet.
Review by
Linda Rondeau
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