David Galloway can’t die. How many lifetimes can God expect one man to live? Over a century old, David Galloway isolates himself from the mortal humans who die or desert him by making a quiet life as a used bookstore owner in Northern Michigan. But then he spots a news article about a man who, like him, should be dead. Daredevil celebrity Zachary Wilson walked away unscathed from what should … unscathed from what should have been a deadly fall. David tracks the man down, needing answers. Soon David discovers a close-knit group of individuals as old as he is who offer the sort of kinship and community he hasn’t experienced for decades–but at what cost?
David finds himself keeping secrets other than his own. . .protecting more than himself alone. He’ll have to decide what’s worth the most to him–security or community. When crimes come to light that are older than any mortal, he fears the pressure is more than he can stand. What does God require of him, and is David strong enough to see it through?
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Weird! Fantasy is not my usual reading! David Galloway was given a serum as a last effort to save his life one hundred and fifty years ago and has not aged since then! David is afraid to let anyone close as they will wonder why he continues to look 35 years old while they age and die. The book is well-written with excellent characters and will make you wonder if this is possible! I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
This is a new author to me and the first book I have read by her. This book was fantastic! It was slow reading at first but then I was completely drawn into it and couldn’t put it down. It’s a Christian Fiction Suspense and a good one, too. I hope there will be another book coming out in the future because the characters sound like they have more to continue with their lives and the future. I highly recommend this book. Excellent work, Amanda G. Stevens.
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David Galloway began his life as John Russell. It isn’t unusual for a person to change his name but how many peoole look like they are 35 when they are actually 167 years old? This condition may sound appealing at first but we soon learn that David is tired of living. He is tired of being so different and he is frustrated that he has no one to confide in. He has known the love of two women and the joy of children but all of them are now gone. David feels a connection to the young woman Tiana who is working in his bookstore but he believes that there is no hope of a relationship. A gruesome accident prompts David to seek the victim and suddenly he is no longer alone! He learns that there are four other people who are also “immortal” and after their meeting he suddenly feels like he belongs. He has finally found a community!
This story is beautifully written and it is very profound. God and Jesus Christ are very important to Tiana and she often speaks of her beliefs. David is a moral and honorable man and we see him praying for guidance but he no longer attends church and he has let his relationship with God grow stagnant. “No Less Days” has instances of good versus evil and the reality of physical death with the promise of everlasting spiritual life. And through it all is the suggestion that all of us need to trust in God and listen to His voice.
I don’t often read fantasy and I have read very little speculative fiction but this a book that I will definitely read again! I absolutely love the hero David Galloway and I hope that author Amanda G. Stevens will consider a sequel because I want to learn where the rest of David’s journey takes him and if Tiana and the others like him are also there. I want to see him reestablish a relationship with God, I want to see him active in a church and most of all, I want him to truly be happy!
I am giving “No Less Days” 5 stars and I wish that I could give it more!
“I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review”.
David Galloway is a character you can’t help but sympathize. Years (decades and centuries) of living a solitary life while closely guarding his secret haven’t deterred him from living as a man of integrity. A man who is willing to do the right thing, to seek justice, no matter the difficulty.
Even when David finds others like him, he continues to stand on the fringes, often alone in the crowd.
I read Amanda G. Steven’s Haven Seekers series and enjoyed it, but this book has so much more depth to it. Each of the characters is well developed and interesting.
With a hint of nostalgia for the way things once were with references to classic books and movies, and the possibility of something David has given up on edging in. No Less Days is a story that is unique and timeless, one that explores many spiritual topics such as right vs. wrong; listening for (and obeying) God’s voice; and relationship and community without preaching to the reader.
In essence, it’s a book that is worth the time it takes to read, one that left me both satisfied and itching to learn more about the others in this group. Here’s hoping there are more books to come
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I’m torn between three and four stars on this one, but settled for four because I’m hoping there will be a second book to tie up the loose ends. I’m not a lover of speculative fiction, but I found this book unique and intriguing. I’m not sure how I feel about the character of Colm and the outcome, so I’ll leave that on the shelf and focus on the rest. This is my first book by Amanda Stevens and I was impressed with how she draws you into the story and develops her characters. I found myself thinking I was reading a male author, as the way she approached the story seemed more detached like a male. The title No Less Days with the cover art drew me in and makes me want to visit that book shop. I did fall for the character of David and empathize with his dilemma of shutting himself off. I was glad to see the faith element develop and grow as the book progressed. If you are looking for something unusual and read with an open mind I think you will find this a satisfying read. I look forward to a sequel, fingers crossed.
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David lives a quiet life working his days in the bookstore he owns. When he saw a young man (Zac) in the news who took a fall which should have killed him and did not, it was then that David he wasn’t alone. What makes David, and now someone else unique, is that they are unable to die, even after injuries that would kill anyone else. David travels to meet Zac and discovers there are also three others like himself and Zac. They all have stopped aging at a certain point in their lives. No gray hair, no wrinkles. Wow!
It was an odd story for me and I was repulsed when they murdered one of their own. It was just horrific. Sorry for the spoiler. It is a bit of a sci-fi storyline, which isn’t my thing normally. I do feel I could have enjoyed it more if not for the violence.
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This was not a genre I would normally choose to read. I would classify it as Christian fantasy fiction. The main character in the book cannot die. He has been on earth for several lifetimes. He has had severe accidents but always recovers. This sounds great, but poses many problems with relationships. How would you like to age but your husband stays in his 30s forever? Is he the only person on earth like this? Why him? Why would God allow this? This book provides many questions for discussion so it would be a great book club book.
While the idea behind this was intriguing (5, possibly more, “longevites” or immortals, who having been treated with a mysterious serum on their deathbeds, wrestle with how to live/love among mortals), it was very slow in places and also veered off on random tangents. I wanted more emphasis on the MC (David). Instead I ended up not really connecting with any of the characters. Good premise, not enough depth of focus for me. On the positive side, I did enjoy watching the faith of the characters grow as they struggled with their “Why Me?” moments and learning to lean more on their trust in God. Thanks to BookishFirst and Barbour Publishing for the ARC.