Comments on: The God Conspiracy

By: chuck

chuck — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 01:01:20 +0000

I had a couple of long drives and listened to this book. The story moves along at a decent pace and early on, it felt like it would be a good listen. The story is just compelling enough that I made it through, but in the end felt like there would have been a better use of my time.

I continuously got the sense that the author is on a mission to spread a Christian message, and actually believes that something like the silly story that played out is actually possible.

Good fiction usually requires a suspension of disbelief, and the reader (or listener) is rewarded for doing so. In this case, it just wasn’t possible for me.

If you believe in big government conspiracies and don’t mind being preached to, you might like it.

By: Jeremy G.

Jeremy G. — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 17:28:52 +0000

I have to agree, the music at the beginning / end of each episode is way, way to loud. IMO, it doesn’t fit the book / story very well either.

Great story, excellent book. I still gave it 5 stars across the board.

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:00:02 +0000

Great story, very well narrated. My only complaint is that the music at the beginning/ending of each episode is way too loud and jarring – Gilbert’s voice is very sonorous, and listening to each episode was very relaxing… then the music at the end would kick in and, each and every time, make me jump. Very unimportant matter, I suppose, but it really bothered me. Still — excellent book, well worth the listening!

By: John

John — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:15:46 +0000

Absolutely amazing book. I really wish that more Christian writers would write and narrate like you Derek. Great job!

By: Bibliovore

Bibliovore — Wed, 11 May 2011 02:03:45 +0000

I thought the first 2/3 of the book were riveting. What started out as a great government conspiracy, left me feeling beaten over the head with a bible. The ending felt rushed and poorly thought out compared to the rest of the book. The audio quality was top rate. The narration was excellent. But unless you are looking for a book dripping with Christianity, I think you will be disappointed.

By: Dan Dan The Art Man

Dan Dan The Art Man — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:02:39 +0000

I really liked this book, even more than Iron Dragons. It was a great listen, very well read, great audio quality and excellent writing. Derek did a great job juggling multiple viewpoint characters, and delivering a super long complicated story that had great pacing. I also appreciated that it was a Christian book. I don’t find many that are as well done as The God Conspiracy. Thanks for releasing it as a free podcast, it was a long book, but worth my time. I enjoyed every episode. Great stuff, I look forward to your next one!

By: Cisco

Cisco — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:04:01 +0000

This was not what I was expecting, though I was still very much pleased with the end result. Very good story, and a good series of parallel plots. I have some further feedback, if you are interested, but I don’t want to dump it on you if you have moved on to other projects and consider this one complete.

In any event, a good listen, thank you very much for giving it out.

Cheers.

By: Arioch Morningstar

Arioch Morningstar — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 03:25:32 +0000

Derek gives us a riveting psychological thriller with The God Conspiracy. His characters are believable and he doesn’t stretch the reader’s credulity when he asks “what if…?” I only had two criticisms of the audiobook, both of which are minor. The audio quality is excellent, but Derek does not use any sort of sounder or announcement to indicate when the scene changes. This is very disorienting for the listener. Several times I would be totally into the story and then realize that we had transitioned to another place or time well after the fact. The other thing many readers may find distracting is Derek’s presentation of one denomination of Christianity being fact. For example, I was brought up Christian, but never taught that Jesus had brothers or sisters. While religion is present in the novel, Derek does an excellent job of not beating the listener over the head with it.

By: Luann

Luann — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:28:52 +0000

Derek,
Another great story! Please keep writing with your “Christian” style. I am a proud Christian and it is hard to find good, clean Christian stories – for adults. Thank you and keep up the great work!

By: Jaime

Jaime — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:21:56 +0000

If you don’t like the “religion jamming out in places”, don’t listen to it. This is a great book and I love the character development. I think this book is a mix of all too realistic and a little out there but then again, most books are like this. From a fellow St Louisan – I know all too well the daily nuances of the city. Thanks, Derek, I look forward to other books.

By: Dale

Dale — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:20:21 +0000

Great story. Unfortunately, it seems to be very realistic, if a bit “out there”. Agreed with Rusty about maybe having some different voices, because it did get a bit confusing. However, that is the only “gripe” and not really a gripe at all.

Liked the theme music, but it was a bit too loud. I always had to hit the volume to turn it down a bit.

Too much religeon? I can see the point, but doesn’t it reflect society to some extent? Sure there are conspiracy “nuts” all over, but I bet there are a few more “foil hat fans” with a religious bent than not. I don’t know. It didn’t bug me at all.

Can’t wait to hear the next one. This story left me wanting at the end. Sure sign of a good read (or listen in this case).

By: Shane

Shane — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:51:15 +0000

When I first started listening to the story, I was a little confused because it jumped between characters with hardly even a pause in the story. But once I got used to the switching between characters, I really enjoyed this story! I thought it was great! I would recommend this story to anyone! Thank you for sharing it with us!

And I can’t wait for the sequel! I hope is comes out soon!! :]

By: Kevin C

Kevin C — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:55:46 +0000

liked the narration and the story flow. Characters were well thought out and like able. Problem was the religion, well to be honest it was the jamming of it into places it did not fit well.
For example the escape in the beginning, when thugs for the govt are coming for you will automatic weapons you wont take the time to sit and pray.
The characters aways seemed to have to discuss God or Jesus or the Bible or tell each other they will pray or are praying, ect.
When these things kept happening it snapped me out of the story you worked so well to weave me into.

Well, I did enjoy your story Mr Gilbert and thank you for it

By: Rusty S.

Rusty S. — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:37:17 +0000

Ok…sequel? When? I am impatiently waiting.

By: MP Tron

MP Tron — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 16:29:56 +0000

I think you have done a great job with the God Conspiracy. Audio quality was really good, and your narration was a lot better then most. I was also surprised (pleasantly) at how well you portrayed the Christian faith. Honestly, I thought it was going to be another book slamming God, but it looked interesting so I decided to endure that. Imagine how shocked I was.

Don’t let the nay-sayers discourage you. It’ a great story.

P.S. I was very impressed by your research concerning the government. I don’t know much is true, but honestly after some of the stuff I have learned myself, none of it would surprise me. You’re pretty close to the mark.

By: Rusty S.

Rusty S. — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:29:09 +0000

Ok. I liked the story. Very decent to listen to. I travel a lot and love to read, but paging through a novel and drive are not real congruent to a safe trip. You have a very good pleasing voice over the speakers in my pickup. The religious message was just fine. It was important to the story line. Non-Christians should not be offended. I would like to add one critical point. You need to have a girlfriend or a female do some of the voices. I am great at impersonating folks and wish you would have asked me to do the Indian fellow and the Texas senator’s voice. No charge, no strings and I will do it on the next one. It made it hard to follow without the voice shift in some parts, and you did not too a real good job of doing the Indian fellows voice. Shoot me an e-mail and I can help a bit.

By: Ferdinand

Ferdinand — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:35:21 +0000

I didn’t like it. It felt like almost all characters were constantly talking about god without anyone pointing out that there was absolutely no evidence for super natural causes. Most audiobooks use a sound when changing scenes but this one had none or I didn’t hear it. That made it difficult to follow what was happening. This is my first audiobook from about 40 that I could barely follow.

But the biggest problem was the religion. It really takes you out of the story and there was absolutely no reason to put religion in the story.

By: JaneAtPlay

JaneAtPlay — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:47:22 +0000

Hey Derek, I did stick around for the end. The story was well paced, and as I said before, wonderfully produced and presented but I was a little disappointed with the end. Your “The End?” wrap up, has sequel written all over it, but for me, the religion was a little too strong. Good luck, though. You write well and I wish you success.

By: Brian

Brian — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:54:05 +0000

It did suit the characters… until the conspiracy theorist showed up and started attributing things to God, as well. That’s where I got off the train.

By: genevere

genevere — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:02:19 +0000

The story is entertaining (although disturbing at times – but not in a bad way) and the narration was very well done. I didn’t mind the religious bent as it suited the characters (mind you, I don’t know people who are demonstrably religious so I’m not a good judge and I have no supernatural belief).