From Sky to Sky by Amanda G. Stevens is a story about a small group of people who do age normally. They have been alive for over 100 years yet appear as the age they were when they were dealt a lethal blow and were healed by a doctor’s experiment that changed their blood in some way as to prevent aging. What happens when some of the Longevites, as they call themselves, suddenly die? Is there a way someone is murdering them or is the anti-aging serum wearing off?
The author mixes Christian beliefs with fantasy to create a unique cast of characters and story line you will not soon forget. I found I could not put this book down as I wanted to know what would happen next in the lives of the characters. The characters are very well thought out and developed. Zac struggles with his trust in the God that he gave up on in World War I and believes God has abandoned him. Others also have a hard time believing in God while other characters have a very strong faith and provide a witness to those who do not. I read the first book and believe it was helpful to understand some of the actions of the characters though this book may be read as a standalone. I give it 5 of 5 stars. Very well done and nice ending.
I received an advance copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

I received a complimentary ebook copy from NetGalley.

I did not realize that this is the second book in a series, and as other reviewers have mentioned, perhaps that detail should have been mentioned. As such, it was a bit of a challenge to figure out what was going on. I may or may not seek out the first book and read it.

Zac is one of a group of people whose aging process has been arrested by a serum that was administered to them at least a century before the present day, and the question arises as to whether the process can be reversed. Zac has a severe case of claustrophobia (and I surmise PTSD, although the author did not mention this) and he's been mad at God for at least a hundred years. In the course of the story we learn more about his past, and he takes the first stumbling steps back to trusting God, while he and his fellow "longevites" (as they call themselves) try to find the person who created the serum long ago.

The book is decently written, and the characters' intense emotions are well portrayed. As I said, I may or may not go back and read the first book in the series. I haven't decided yet.

From Sky to Sky
by Amanda G Stevens
Barbour Publishing, Inc.
You Like Them
Shiloh Run Press
Christian , Sci Fi & Fantasy

This book hooked me from the start! Thanks to Net Galley and Barbour Publishing for providing the ARC for me. I had not read the first book in the series so I felt like I was missing something. For followers of this genre it will be a great read!

This book was amazing. I could not put it down without thinking about it until I could get back to it. The characters had both strengths and weaknesses like we all do. I truly enjoyed getting to know them. When I closed the book, it felt like leaving friends. The book club questions at the end are great conversation starters about real life situations we can all relate to. I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Following immediately on the heels of No Less Days, Amanda G. Stevens picks up the story in From Sky to Sky. If you haven't read From Sky to Sky, don't bother opening No Less Days. You can't have one without the other. You'll be confused and bored. But if you enjoyed the first book, you don't want to miss this one.



The characters in these books were treated with an experimental serum from a frontier doctor back in the 19th century which essentially immunized them from death. They can still be injured or sick, but if they experience a fatal injury or illness, they will regenerate and continue to live. In From Sky to Sky, a new longevite comes along claiming that some of his fellow longevites have been killed. This leads to a search for the doctor who originated the serum and an answer to the mystery of the dead longevites.



Stevens deals with the question of immortality. If someone never ages or dies, how does one have relationships with mortals? Perhaps longevites desire a "cure," the ability to actually age and die a natural death. And what about faith? How does one deal with God when one is essentially immortal? And when one has a century of sin, can God forgive?



I enjoyed Stevens's characters and some of her thought experiments. She holds back what's happening just enough to have some surprises and suspense. But the limited scope of the story and the shallowness of many of the characters' actions and interactions kept this from being a really great book. Still, I couldn't help but wonder about where to find that serum. . . .





Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the complimentary electronic review copy!

From Sky to Sky is the second book in a series and I didn't realize this when I requested this book. I got 15% in and I just feel so lost there are too many references to things/people that I'm assuming were from the first book that I just have to stop. I like the book but I really feel I need to read the first one to really enjoy this second book so that is what I'm going to do, go find the first book and then come back to this one.

I LOVE THIS SERIES! I was sorely disappointed in the abrupt ending, because there is so much left unanswered! But it makes me look forward to the next book even more.

I love the concept of the storyline, even if it is unrealistic. I love that they are discovering new longevites, and that they are finding more factions of their people.

It is a favorite of mine when a book series focuses on a different character you're somewhat familiar with, but gives their whole story in a subsequent book. I am looking forward to finding out everyone's stories, and getting to know them. I think the dynamic of them all trying to work together as a family of sorts, and work through their feelings of what happened with Rachel,

Loads of food for thought in this book, interesting storyline, endearing characters...checks all my boxes. I am so thankful I have received this series, and look forward to the next book!

From Sky to Sky by Amanda G. Stevens is the second book on the No Less Days series. It is the story of Zac Wilson, a man who cannot die. He and others like him, known as longevites, received a mysterious serum to heal from serious illnesses and injuries and the result was the inability to age and eventually die. Zac soon meets another pair of longevities who are looking for their missing friends, fearing that something has happened to them. Zac helps them search and discovers that someone is killing longevites. Zac is confronted with his anxiety stemming from his longevity and his indifference to God. Will Zac finally listen to the whispers of God? Who is this person killing longevites? How does he find them? Can Zac and his friends find the person responsible before they hurt anyone else?
Marketed as Christian science fiction, I was intrigued when I saw this book, although I wasn’t aware it was the second book in a series. However, if there were references to the first book or knowledge I needed before reading this one, I couldn’t tell. It would still be an advantage to read them in order. Overall, I enjoyed the story. I was intrigued how Ms. Stevens was able to weave God and Scripture into a story that would normally not have any reference to God or religion. The story was slow build and when the individual is revealed to be behind the killings, it was a bit of a letdown. There was no real excitement. Nothing to really pull me in to keep me glued to the page. Maybe if I had read the first book it would be different. If you are a fan of the first book, you will probably enjoy the continuation of the series. If you are interested in the premise, I would recommend reading the first book, No Less Days, and then From Sky to Sky.

From Sky to Sky
is available in paperback and eBook

I had no idea when I got this book that it was the second in the series. I was totally lost from the very beginning and found it very confusing. I am not a fan of science fiction, but thought I’d try to broaden my horizon and try reading this one.

I tried several times to be able to “get into the story”, but found I had trouble following it and totally lost interest. I will be honest and say I did not complete reading the book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a review. The opinions expressed are my own.

If you’re looking for an intriguing Christian Fiction you’ll want to check out From Sky to Sky!

What I liked: From Sky to Sky is an interesting book set in Harbor Vale, Michigan. The characters are interseting, I really liked Zac, his flaws and hurts were so real.

What I didn’t like: I didn’t realize this was the second book in a series. It took me a bit to understand what was going on but I did enjoy it after I figured it out. 🙂

From Sky to Sky is the second in the No Less Days series by Amanda G. Stevens. It is about a group of people who seem young, but are over 100 years old. All of them were given a serum in the early 1900s that froze them at their current age. Having not read the first book, I was a little lost in the beginning. The reader will definitely benefit from reading the first book (No Less Days).

Zach is struggling to deal with the loss of a friend who completely betrayed him and seems to be in danger of losing other friends fast. He has turned his back on God because he felt God let him down. He is also dealing with debilitating claustrophobia. New people come into his life as well, and they all try to stop a killer.

This is an inspirational series and talks about being angry with God, and how God is always there to forgive. I feel it was a little slow and rambling at times. However, some of that would have been mitigated if I had read the first book, so I will still give this four stars.

If you enjoy books with Christian themes and a little science fiction and immortality, you will like this book.

I received a free advance review copy of this book from the Barbour Publishing via Netgalley. My opinions are voluntary.

No Less Days, the first book in the series, was one of my favourite reads of 2019. I loved how Stevens grappled with the notion of immortality and how faith in God 'works' when one is a longevite. I would suggest reading No Less Days before venturing into this one.

From Sky to Sky is Zac Wilson's story. We knew it would be because Stevens tells us at the end of No Less Days. We had met Zac in that story. He was a little crazy being a daredevil, impetuous but at the same time extraordinarily generous and kind. I wasn't sure if I liked him or not but was excited to read his story to discover more about him.

This second story starts slowly. I understand the reviews that really struggled getting into it as I did. There was very little in the way of action, the pace was slow and there was a lot of dialogue about the humdrum of life. I was fearful that this was a second story 'bomb' after a highly impactful first one in the series. But I persevered. And am so pleased I did.

It's not so much that the action picked up. It did a little, but it's more that we see something in Zac that is quite extraordinary. He has this gift for feeling the emotions of others. He's off the scale as regards the empathy scale. And it was fascinating to watch especially once he re-connected with God because Zac engaged God in what he was feeling in others.

It's hard to share too much about the story without giving away spoilers but the story starts with a small 'family' of longevites: Zac, David and Simon, the latter who lives in another state. And Tiana, David's girlfriend, but mortal, was included in this family. Cady and Finn arrive abruptly out of nowhere (which we see in the first story) and Zac insists he wants them to join the 'family'. And there are others. Much of the second half of the story is about the 'others.'

I found by the end I was a big fan of Zac Wilson. His heart was huge. Yes, it made him do dumb things every now and then and made him a little impetuous but there is such goodness in him. He displays the heart of Jesus.

I like that Stevens doesn't shy away from demonstrating faith in real terms but also is happy for her characters to discuss it and dialogue with God. We need more of that in Christian fiction so readers can see examples of what a mature relationship with God looks like.

This is quality speculative fiction that keeps the reader thinking. I haven't rated it as a '5' simply because of my struggle in the first half of the story.

I received an early ebook copy of From Sky to Sky from the publisher via NetGalley with no expectations of a positive review.

A good story, but I would recommend reading the first book in this series first! I didn't know there was one until I was about half way through this one, and it took me a bit to figure out what was going on at the beginning... The book addresses a lot of different issues, but in a good way. I like this story, and may have to go back and read the first book!

Zac is a longevite. Immortal, and angry. His public persona is a stunt man, who posts videos of his exploits. An internet sensation. What they don't know is that he is tortured, suffering from PTSD, crippled by it. Angry at God for his life. Angry at another longevite who chose to be a serial killer. This is a complex story that draws you in and won't let you go until the very last page. Savor every page. It is worth it.

A Longevite Battles His Demons

Zac Wilson is a daredevil with a secret. He can’t die or be injured due to a serum given to him over a hundred years ago when he was young. There are others like him and they form a family. Zac is still trying to understand the death of a family member when two longevites he didn’t know existed come to Harbor Vale, Michigan where he is staying near friends.

The new longevites tell of their family being decimated by deaths. This isn’t supposed to happen, so what’s going on? Is time running out on the longevites, or are they being targeted for some reason? Zac knows he must find out.

This is the second book in Amanda Stevens’ series. The characters are the ones from the first book with the addition of the newly discovered longevites. However, this is Zac’s story told from his point of view. I found it rather difficult to like him in this book. He’s moody and taciturn with his friends.

The plot moves slowly. Aside from Zac trying to come to terms with himself and his faith, not much happens. The family set out to solve the riddle of why the longevites are dying, but the action drags.

I didn’t enjoy this book as much as the first book. Being Christian SciFi, it lacks some of the darker aspects of contemporary science fiction, so would be appropriate for YA. If you want to read this book. I would recommend reading the first book before you tackle it.

I received this book from Shiloh Run Press for this review.

In this stunning follow on to No Less Days, the story continues through Zac’s point of view. The complex plot unfolds piece by piece, revealing new characters and adding to the longevite family in unexpected ways. I am absolutely enthralled by this concept.

Ms. Steven’s masterful use of language, intricate weaving of faith elements, and vivid exploration of the impossible make this an exquisite work of speculative fiction art. Truly brilliant.

I did receive a complimentary copy via NetGalley, though all opinions expressed are my own.

This is the second book in a speculative fiction series. You will have had to read the first one to make any sense of this one. There was not enough back story to make this novel very readable without having read No Less Days. (I have read and reviewed that book as well.) I had read the first book but it was so long ago I was a bit lost at the beginning.

The framework of the series is that a doctor developed a serum in the mid-nineteenth century that, when administered to someone, allowed them to heal from any mortal wound. So the main characters in this book are around 150 years old. Most are Christians but at least one is not.

I really had difficulty liking Zac, the main character. For having lived a century and a half, he seemed terribly immature and too emotionally reactive. He makes stupid assumptions, wanting to act on them before he has even half the important details.

Stevens' writing style was difficult for me to follow. She consistently provides incomplete sentences and choppy dialogue. I reread some sentences and never did understand was they were supposed to represent. That writing style reminds me of Ronie Kendig. And the plot in this novel is long and moves slowly. Much of the text consists of Zac's ruminations. I skipped some paragraphs, skimming until I sensed the plot moving again.

The most interesting aspect of the novel is immortality. If you knew you would not die, what chances would you take? Would you mourn not growing old with a spouse? What good could you do if you knew you had a century or more to work?

This is a book for readers who like speculative fiction with a clear Christian message.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.

Ugh! I hate giving low reviews. I appreciate how much effort and creativity goes into writing a book. However, I'm sure any author would want an honest review. So here goes. From Sky to Sky by Amanda G.Stevens was not one of my favorite books. First, let me preface this by saying this genre is not my cup of tea. However, I requested the book because it sounded so very interesting and I wanted to expand my reading interest. Plus, it's Christian-based so I figured it couldn't hurt. My first problem was I did not realize it was the second book in the series. I had such a difficult time figuring out what was going on because I had not read the first book. My fault entirely! But many series will give a lead into the previous book- a small explanation of the characters or situation, or a reference back to the first book. None of this was apparent in From Sky to Sky. As the story progressed, I did become more interested. Not enough to read the third book but enough to want to finish this book. At times, the story turned into a sermon. It seems to detract from what's going on in the story and I felt like it was just to increase the word count.
The good news is the characters are interesting and Stevens makes the reader feel sympathy for the situation. The book is well-written and it truly is an interesting storyline.
My personal opinion is the entire series could probably be done in one book. New characters and subplots are introduced as the story progresses but some of this could have been combined. Or tied together. Or totally left out. Do you see my problem? The story seems drawn out. And just when I thought the plot was fleshing out, the book ended!
Amanda G. Stevens is obviously a talented writer but, as I said, this book wasn't my cup of tea.

I received From Sky to Sky from NetGally and bought No Less Days. You MUST read No Less Days first or you will be lost. Now that we've got that out of the way: you will love reading both of these books! Stevens combined thought-provoking science fiction with a heart-changing Christian message for an action-packed story that I didn't want to see end. Lucky for us all I suspect Ms. Amanda has more adventure for the longevites in the pipeline!

I don't know that I've ever read anything that would be characterized as Christian Sci-Fi before. That said, I've just read another book series about immortal characters and so Zac's character and the concept of being able to live forever was one I'd already been thinking about - and this book helped me to think about it in some more deeper spiritual ways.

I didn't realize this was the second book in a series until I was well into it. From that perspective, while I hate reading series out of order, with advanced reader copies sometimes I don't take the time to do that. I might actually go back and read the first book and re-read From Sky to Sky as I enjoyed it that much. Really well written, very thought provoking, but also just a good read from cover to cover.