Book Reviews
Dr. Andy Steiger
President and Founder of Apologetics Canada
"Love, War, and the Mess In Between uniquely blends historical narrative with deep theological truth. Through a richly detailed setting and authentic characters, the story becomes the perfect avenue to explore how our beliefs about ourselves, the world, and God affect our daily lives. Let this story not only delight and entertain you, but also startle you awake to the truth of the Christian worldview. "
Dr. Max Baker-Hytch
Tutorial Fellow in Philosophy, Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University
Rahil Patel
Former Hindu Monk,
Author of Found By Love;
Tutor & Speaker, The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics
“Kiri Jane Erb’s Love, War and the Mess In Between is a bold and compelling narrative that brings timeless metaphysical and theological questions into sharp focus through a beautifully woven tapestry of interlocking stories. In the tradition of novels like Cloud Atlas, it ranges across decades and countries with impressive ambition, yet always remains grounded in the particular and the personal. What struck me powerfully was the depth of characterisation: the characters are never mere mouthpieces for philosophical ideas but are portrayed with genuine empathy and psychological realism. The narrative is infused with a remarkable breadth of theological and philosophical insight, deftly introducing readers to a wide range of thinkers without ever becoming didactic. This is storytelling that nourishes both the imagination and the intellect—a rare and welcome achievement.
"Some stories settle in your bones, not because they shout, but because they sing. Kiri has woven a tale that is equal parts ache and hope—where theology breathes, not as bullet points, but as flesh-and-blood encounters in war-torn mountains, crumbling communities, and the quiet ache of a searching heart. With a rare blend of narrative courage and theological depth, this book doesn’t just tell you the Gospel—it lets you feel it, grieve with it, and ultimately, rise with it. It’s not often you read something that feels both like literature and liturgy. I’m so glad this story found its way into the world."