A reclusive college professor’s life is turned upside down by his impulsive, runaway niece who decides she’s going to live with him. To make matters worse, he begins slipping back in time to watch various Gospel narratives unfold that include off-the-record discussions with Jesus Christ. Soon he realizes his conversations tie directly into the drama, pain, and bitter-sweet comedy of his own life.

This was my first Bill Myers book. I’ve heard him speak many times and am familiar with some of his screenwriting work, so I wanted to check out his adult fiction.

This was such a unique and interesting book. I didn’t read the back, so I really didn’t know what to expect. For starters, the title is quite literal–Will starts having supernatural rendezvous with Jesus shortly after the book starts. I very much enjoyed the way Myers portrays Jesus, which is more in line with Jesus as a man and not the stereotypical, I-read-a-few-verses-but-am-not-a-Christian portrayals of him.

Really, my only beef with the book is that I wish it had been longer. I would have loved to see more interaction between Will and his niece, then see how Will’s experiences influence that relationship. I realize, however, that the main plot line was Will and Jesus, so I can’t fault the author for focusing on that.

A truly unique and touching way to share the salvation message.

Rated PG for historically accurate violence and some drug/alcohol references. Get your copy here!

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