Jack's life is broken, his marriage estranged. After his failed suicide attempt and rescue by a compassionate stranger, he is forced to face up to the man he has become--a far cry from the man he wants to be. As he grapples with his own big questions, his son's life hangs in the balance. His wife Brenda, angry and grieving, struggles to open her heart to the man who has betrayed her more times than she can count.
As Jack and Brenda's story unfolds, five trainee guardian angels discover the tough realities of life on earth and prepare to embark on their own journey--to open people's eyes to God's presence and love, and his passion to rescue, redeem, and restore.
This is the story of how heaven and earth overlap. Of how God waits, patiently and earnestly, in many guises, for his sons and daughters to lift the veil of unawareness and receive his grace. Of how, out of the depths of despair, God can bring healing and hope to a couple who thought all was lost.
Industry Reviews
“John Cox has written a great book—easy to read, hugely challenging, with a powerful message. He has handled an incredibly complex topic superbly. The characters are real, and Cox left me reflecting a lot about the story.”
—Robin Cox, retired school principal
“Unaware was very moving. I unexpectedly wept several times throughout the book. The book is both raw and imaginative. John Cox’s decades of pastoral counseling shine through every page. His heart for the lost and broken is palpable. The book held my attention. I did not want to put it down. Well done.”
—Ed Hird, co-author of Blue Sky
“John Cox has written a compelling novel that interweaves a contemporary family drama, refreshingly told bible stories, and intricate yet graspable theology. Unaware lifts the veil on certain quandaries of life, without trying to explain away all the mystery. Highly recommended.”
—Lauren Bates, drama teacher
“Unaware is a heartfelt story about an estranged couple set adrift amidst life’s chaos and challenges, uncertain as to whether they will rediscover the love they once shared. It is in this place Unaware introduces a world of possibilities, where guardian angels are trained personally by God and human lives hang in the balance between despair and hope. Both imaginative and down-to-earth, Cox’s effort is worth the price of admission.”
—Kyle Lynch, artist and photographer
“Drawing on John’s vast experience as a pastor and counselor, Unaware paints a captivating picture of what it looks like for people to search for truth amidst the grit of life. His fresh and engaging way of depicting the grit of this life and Jesus’ redemptive work will be a help to many in their search for truth. . . . John has given us a must-read for anyone with questions of faith.”
—David Larlee, Rector, St. Bartholomew’s, East Dallas
