Review – Water Walker

Ted Dekker in his new book, "Water Walker" Book Two in The Outlaw Chronicles published by Worthy Publishing takes us into the life of Alice Ringwald. From the back cover:  "My name is Alice Ringwald, but the man who kidnapped me says that's a lie. He calls me Eden and says he's taking me to be with my mother.  But my mother, like everything else in my past, is dead.  Or so I thought." Thirteen-year old orphan Alice Ringwald has no memory beyond six months ago. The only life she knows is the new one she's creating one day at a time with the loving couple that recently adopted her and gave her new hope. That hope, however, is shattered one night when a strange man comes to her door. Her real mother is alive, he says, and begs her to return home. When Alice won't leave with him, the man forces his way into the house and abducts her. In a frantic manhunt the FBI pursues, but the man slips through their fingers. He and Alice vanish without a trace. So begins Water Walker, a modern day parable that examines the staggering power of forgiveness, and reminds us that it's possible to live free of the hurt that keeps our souls in chains. I am sorry to say that I didn't like this book as much as the first one.  When there is a kidnapping and an FBI manhunt I expect great thrills and excitement. Instead I got a zealot compound where they are brainwashed.  Not really my cup of tea.  Ted Dekker does a wonderful job on the themes though.  Truth and forgiveness are delved in with clarity and insight.  If you want to know who you really are you need to get out of the boat and walk on water.  And the only way to do that is walking with God.