I just finished the first two books of the Bright Empire series, The Skin Map and The Bone House.  They are by Stephen R. Lawhead, and let me tell you this:  they are astounding.

The Skin Map introduces us to a new world much like our own, except for one major …

I love top ten lists.  One of my favorite times is at the end of the year when the “Best of…” lists are played on the radio and shown in print.  Top 10 songs, movies, games… you name …