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Join us for a novel review of The Fifth Seal by Bob Albo. The genre is Christian science fiction and is 70 K words. To join one of our novel critiques, you must have already attended at least one of our monthly critique sessions. Here's the blurb: "The Fifth Seal" is an apocalyptic science fiction fantasy that follows Charlie Adams, an atheist scientist, as he becomes entangled in a cosmic battle between the forces of good and evil. When Charlie receives a mysterious message from Gaia, a supernatural being from the fourth spatial dimension, warning him of an impending apocalypse, he initially thinks it’s only a dream. In time, he learns the truth that he and his girlfriend must race to decipher the cryptic prophecies from the Book of Revelation and prevent the end of the world. With the breaking of the second of the seven seals, a power-seeking adversary comes who unwittingly moves the world towards self-destruction with new alien technologies. Chaos engulfs the Earth in the form of uncontrollable dark energy weapons wielded by terrorist groups, threatening to annihilate humanity. This sets up a cosmic battle between order and chaos, which takes place on Earth but is ultimately decided in the fourth dimension of the universe. Set against a backdrop of parallel universes, advanced technology, and divine prophecies, "The Fifth Seal" is a blend of science fiction and fantasy that offers a fresh take on the classic battle between good and evil in an apocalyptic setting. Charlie's journey challenges conventional beliefs and serves as a beacon of hope in a world yearning for answers, reminding us that even in the face of despair, the human spirit can prevail. To familiarize yourself with our typical critique style, please read our Rules of Engagement: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RKp0hisz-RSZgE1xF65DzUhOwRQZ6JqwAJ5fbAwrCwU/edit?usp=sharing To attend, you’ll need a registered Zoom account. Please join our discussion of "The Fifth Seal"!