12 Seconds Short of Eternity by Jon King and Roxana Nor introduces Lucifer as he is recovering from a big night of drinking moonshine. Elsewhere, Raphael is locked in a struggle with Behemoth, an unfortunate reject of creation. Gabriel and Michael appeal to God for help, but their father does not answer. Finally, God makes a belated appearance, and after dismissing the other angels, tells Lucifer and Michael he has rendered judgment. Despite the warning, the angels continue their frivolous lifestyle, and conflicts break out as they are left to their own devices. Lucifer forms a plan to interfere with the envisioned humans, and an army forces its way past God’s sentry. God banishes Lucifer and his followers to a new region, while other angels choose exile on Earth. In contemporary times, Lucifer and Michael catch up for a chat.

12 Seconds Short of Eternity by Jon King and Roxana Nor is a dramatic speculative story. I liked the way the authors combined elements of mythology with the original narrative to create something different. Although I thought I knew the background material, I enjoyed being surprised as the various angels were given character and personality. The action scenes were gripping and theatrical when the protagonists faced challenges, including a huge flood. A tender and tragic love interest between Lucifer and Carnaval brought a fresh dimension to the story and opened new philosophical ground. Jon King and Roxana Nor clearly enjoyed writing12 Seconds Short of Eternity and succeeded in creating an entertaining experience to be shared with the reader.

In 12 Seconds Short of Eternity: Fall of the Angels, Lucifer feels that God doesn't have the best interests of the angels at heart, especially after creating Earth and giving it to humankind. Lucifer initiates an argument with Michael that God should not deny humans the influence and guidance of the angels, but Michael disagrees, as he thinks the angels would become evil after getting a taste of unbridled power. Lucifer takes matters into his own hands, and with the support of a third of the angels, he proceeds to instruct God to either grant them dominion over Earth and humankind or step down from the throne. Jon King and Roxana Nor spin a political, action-packed, and thought-provoking narrative about Lucifer's plot to take over the rulership of the universe.

on King and Roxana Nor's 12 Seconds Short of Eternity is the stuff of epic action movies! The book abounds in enough vividly described fight scenes between angels to get your heart racing and your imagination fully active, like Michael struggling to keep Lucifer from biting his neck and fire shooting from Lucifer's arms. King and Nor are clearly creative writers, as the world they describe includes several interesting details, including the quick and slow aging of the angels. I loved the hilarious jokes and the profound discussions about free will, power, inequality, and other engaging concepts. However, the book had too many things going on for my taste. I didn't feel close enough to the characters and their missions because they were switched at a fast pace. You are most likely to enjoy the book if you're a fan of Lucifer - the TV show - or if you fancy action books with supernatural, Biblical characters.

Lucifer was the first angel God created, and He is unhappy with the way angels live their lives. They keep themselves busy showing off their abilities and judging others. They are slaves to their desire for routine and comforts. Terra was created to be the new home of the angels, but God decided to create humans to dwell on the earth. He wants the angels to help the humans to ensure their survival. Lucifer believes that humans are more important to God than angels are. He wants to take dominion over Terra and persuades some of the angels to help him. He went to the White Room intending to give God a choice to step down or be removed by force. God gave Lucifer a chance to defend himself before his sentence. Lucifer and the angels who stood by him were cast out of Heaven in 12 Seconds Short of Eternity: The Fall of Angels by Jon King and Roxana Nor.

Jon King and Roxana Nor's 12 Seconds Short of Eternity: The Fall of Angels has a unique and exciting plot. The pace was fast enough and picked up toward the end with twists and turns to keep it interesting. There was enough action and suspense to keep me intrigued. The events unfolded genuinely and naturally, there was never a dull moment and I was at the edge of my seat from the beginning. The fighting was very descriptive and I could see it in my mind. I was fascinated by the events and wanted to keep reading. I was eager to see what would happen next. The character development is outstanding. The angels were described in such a way that they felt human. The story is exceptionally written, and I had a chance to experience the events from the angels’ side.

A profound fantasy that puts free inquiry at the heart of the most popular tale about the fall from grace, 12 Seconds Short of Eternity: Fall of the Angels by Jon King and Roxana Nor digs into the story of Lucifer’s great fall and the angels who followed him. As one of the most intelligent angels in God’s ranks and His chosen right hand, Lucifer has been growing more discontented day by day. He wants to go against the Lord’s wishes by establishing his dominion over Earth and having the angels join him in interfering with human lives. Carnaval, his angel soulmate, warns him not to overthink matters and to discuss his thoughts with the Father to find a suitable way for everyone to live together on Earth. But Lucifer’s mind is set, and with the backing of the disillusioned angels, he is willing to be stripped of his Morningstar title to have a taste of the things that God has only bestowed on humans.

Jon King and Roxana Nor have written a brilliant narrative of an age-old biblical story. With their in-depth study of the main character, they direct your attention to the figure of the fallen Lucifer and the state of mind that drove him to defy the greatest known force of good. As an angel, Lucifer is perfectly depicted as brilliant yet contains all the trimmings of having a prideful and jealous character and the unbridled ambition that triggered the celestial uprising. King and Nor give you the philosophy of the nature of aesthetics and how it drives one to push for an ideal, as many philosophers have done. Reading 12 Seconds Short of Eternity also gives you the psychological implications about life choices where there is so much to ponder. Fans of high fantasy as well as avid Bible readers will find this story a powerful and sensitive narration of the greatest story of disobedience ever known.