His people have been trapped for a century in a dense forest. Arcon wants out. There is a world waiting for him to discover. And Elaina. Blocking his way is a huge canyon called the Rift. His people forbid him to get near it. Her people are forbidden to cross it. God help him.
Mojave Rift is a speculative look at the future of mankind, combining down-to-earth science with Bible prophecy. Filled with action and adventure, this post-apocalyptic tale avoids the murder and mayhem of a typical dystopian setting. Where suspicion and fear once divided us, discovery of truth seeks to unite.
READERS' FAVORITE REVIEWS:
"Mojave Rift by J.W. Gilbert is an exciting adventure that takes a biblical approach to a post-apocalyptic tale that is endearing, charming, and delightful." Liz Konkel ★★★★★
"The imagery of the forest and the descriptions of the tribe's life blew me away. It was all so very vivid and picturesque that I had no issue imagining every scene in my head." Rabia Tanveer ★★★★★
"Accessible to all readers due to its moderated content and accessible plotline, this is a thrilling adventure that could be read by young adults and older generations alike." K.C. Finn ★★★★★
"Mojave Rift is fast-paced, deftly plotted, and skillfully written." Ruffina Oserio ★★★★★
"A very interesting new series. An extremely isolated tribe in America, in the future during the peaceful 1000-year reign of Christ, is the setting for this story. In this post-apocalyptic world, we find Arcon. He's been friends with Elaina for about eight years and she's got the skills to get him where he's going. Where is that? Across the Mojava Rift. He feels like this is something God wants him to do, so despite how upset his people are going to be, the danger, the wild animals, the distance, and the unknown, he's going. What will he find when he gets there? This book was high on suspense and easy to read. It has a whole world full of the what-ifs that could be possible, and yet, Arcon needs to get his people out of the dense forest they are stuck in. If there's nothing but peace, how do you know when something is evil or wicked? I loved the characters and the world-building. I liked the plot and I can't wait for the next book in this series. It's clean and so well done and I highly recommend it." Carol Keen, Celebrate Lit ★★★★★
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John Wozniak is a Christian fiction writer with a knack for stories, research, and rock hunting. He and his wife are life-long Oregon residents with a passion for discovering the beauty in rocks and the One who created them. John's goal is to create rather than destroy, conserve rather than waste, hope rather than despair, and to laugh rather than weep. These goals have served him well, even when he was determined to remain an atheist.
Life altering experiences drove John to write his second book: Escaping Ignorance-Pursuing Wisdom: More Than 150 Stories Revealing God's Grace, Guidance, and Goodness in the Life of a Former Atheist. He's been writing ever since, honing his skills, and making headway with editing and self-publishing.
Before retiring, John worked as an international trouble-shooter for data-center cooling. He now draws readily from his years in research to shape realistic environments for his characters. Mojave Rift, the award-winning first book in his post-apocalyptic series, takes place many decades from now in the once desert regions of California. John has spent thousands of hours researching science trends and comparing them to Bible prophecy for this series. "I've sought expert advice in computers, energy, climatology, genetics, botany, geology, transportation, and other fields."
John is also having a lot of fun creating characters who are admirable without being super-human. He writes characters who lend a helping hand rather than a swift kick. He's met those kinds of people, and tries hard to emulate them. Many of their positive traits are portrayed in the characters of John's books. "In the Bible, I discovered predictions for a time when these attitudes would be normal, without being forced. My desire is for the reader to discover the same hope I did."
