Shenanigan Free Press

  A mysterious stranger with a blank name tag and a guitar appears in the lives of people at the edge of collapse. He offers no easy miracles, only truth, mercy, and one next step. Who is Shiloh Malachi? is a moving cycle of modern parables about guilt, grief, faith, justice, and the unsettling presence of grace. THE NURSE Morning came in through the lace curtains in thin strips and laid itself across the kitchen table, the syrup bottle, and the two plates. Maria Santos moved the way she always moved before a double shift: navy scrubs, hair in a ponytail that would hold for sixteen hours, and lunch already zipped in its bag. The bungalow was yellow because she had painted it herself on a Tuesday when she should have slept. The roses by the walk were hers too. Japanese beetles had been at the leaves again, and she had picked them off at dawn with her fingers, one by one, before Lucas woke. "Shoes," she called. "The bus will be here in five minutes." He came do...

From the first few pages, it becomes evident that Concealed is more than an average post-apocalyptic novel. Combining the genres of sci-fi, mystery, suspense, and faith in the story that constantly asks questions and uncovers a greater context, Concealed turns into a profound reflection on hope, sacrifice, love, and redemption.  One of the main aspects of the book that made it memorable and impressive is the atmosphere created by the author. There is something mysterious about the world in the novel that keeps us interested. I really wanted to learn more about what has happened to the world, how the convergence points work and where everything is going to lead us. The world-building is impressive, the world is full of imagination and details, yet it does not steal attention from the characters.  Michael's journey is another aspect that makes the novel worth reading. It is realistic and the growth of the main hero happens gradually, slowly. Johanna is another character that I l...