How do you manage to reach that “sweet spot” point of balance in a thriller where there is enough “action” but not details of sex or violence that might be overly titillating, or even offensive? If I can in any way do the same at a fraction of the magnitude that Christ and Lewis did, I will consider myself a success. Jesus had a similar ability to condense spiritual concepts into parables that are timeless and life-changing. Knowing that there is a conflict over the mind and soul in the spiritual realms – as Screwtape depicts – helps me understand much of what I do, and that with which I struggle. The Screwtape Letters is just one example of this (as is The Chronicles of Narnia). Lewis had an extraordinary gift for taking concepts cosmic in scope and simplifying them into easily relatable ideas and stories. I see many similarities between Terminus and The Screwtape Letters. The most powerful themes in the Bible for me are those of grace, redemption, sacrifice, unconditional love, destiny, and purpose.

What are some of your favorite themes in the Bible? He was a strong influence on my knowledge of the Scriptures, but more than that, he has been an example of what it means to have faith, and to dream big. My father was the founder of our church, and has traveled the world preaching the good news. Though I didn’t really make a personal decision to become a Christian until I was in college, I was always a believer. I grew up in Brooklyn, NY and was raised in a family in which our faith was central. Please describe your background and the events in your life that have nurtured your faith. Here are his answers in response to questions posed:

I had the remarkable opportunity to interview Joshua Graham about his books. Graham’s books currently hold single digit positions on a number of best seller lists.īeyond Justice and Terminus are thrillers that lead readers to think about the ultimate meaning of life. His epic fantasy, Once We Were Kings (written for his six-year-old son), is a book that pulls teens away from video games and smart phones. Lewis teamed up together after a celestial chat at a coffee bar.

There is magic, like Tolkien fantasy characters in a new world, like Suzanne Collins and best of all – our world and supernatural places co-exisiting together. His thrillers lead readers to think about the ultimate meaning of life.Īnyone raised on Harry Potter will love the thrillers and fantasy sagas by Joshua Graham. Graham’s books currently hold single digit positions on a number of best seller lists.

Terminus by Joshua Graham