I was first introduced to the writings of Ted DeKker with his book Thr3e. I remember reading this book and the whole time thinking to myself, “This can’t be a Christian author! The story is original, captivating and it isn’t trying to convert me to Christianity!” I have often equated DeKker to the likes of Stephen King and Dean Koontz; however he is not the “Christian alternative” to them. Ted DeKker has a unique writing style all of his own. He is a master at telling a story that is filled with suspense, even at times terror and yet leave the reader filled with hope in the end. In his latest novel Adam, DeKker has certainly perfected his craft in story telling. The story line will most certainly strike up a vast array of discussion among his fans around the globe and it will definitely garner many new fans as well.
Daniel Cook is a behavioral psychologist who is obsessed with trying to capture a serial killer, who refers to himself as Eve. After fifteen young women have been kidnapped and ultimately killed by a strange virus. While in hot pursuit of the killer after he abducts his sixteenth victim Daniel finds himself face to face with Eve on a dark foggy road. The only problem is Daniel is killed by Eve in the chase. Cook is dead for nearly twenty minutes and is resuscitated but he cannot remember what the killer looked like. Thus begins the Psycho Thriller roller coaster ride of Adam as Daniel Cook finds himself in a precarious situation where his faith (or lack thereof) is put to the test and he will venture into the very depths of hell to try and put a stop to this maniacal killer.
Adam is a story about obsession, faithfulness, faithlessness, demonic possession, redemption, and ultimately the power of love that eliminates the darkness. I found this book nearly impossible to put down once I started reading it. Not only did it give me the heebie jeebies at night, it also filled with me with hope as the book closes with the words of Jesus, “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life.” So the question remains, “Can a Christian Fiction novel literally scare the hell out of someone?” Answer… It sure can and Ted DeKker has proven it with Adam.
Reviewed by Jeff Holton
