Javaro Press

The origin of man perpetually fosters debates, conferences, books and articles—some favoring Evolution, some Creation and some Intelligent Design. A Beginning ... puts Scripture first, then blends in the remaining concepts.

This first book of the Melequest series takes readers to Heaven long before the Earth was created, introduces them to the Trinity and the angels during a time of innocence, and then suggests how the decision to create a material heaven and Earth (the Universe) came about. Cataclysmic events—events that yield the geological, sociological, and astronomical evidence we see around us—shape the destiny of both Creator and Created.

Participate in the forming of the land, the seas, the creatures and mankind. Live with Adam and Eve as they mature in Eden, yield to the serpent’s temptations and suffer the consequences. Feel Heaven’s anguish as an angel falls, the man and woman corrupt God’s perfect creation, and a first-born kills his brother. Understand the mercy of the Lord as he, in love, deals with mortals and their sin.

Comments about “A Beginning...”

Fascinating … certainly expanded my horizon in its application of creative imagination to the Genesis narrative. Rootsey’s narrative has deep roots in imaginative art and music, as well as in story (e.g. Dante or Milton), when capturing the indescribable in human terms. Considering the great leaps of imagination involved, the story is even more marked by its fidelity to the nuances of the biblical text (I love that, as I do in C.S. Lewis). The book is not theology, and doesn’t pretend to be that. But a faithful reading will awaken the reader to a host of theological concepts, and root him/her in the Bible’s own story. On many occasions, I thought, ‘Aha, why didn’t I think of that?’ Never, though, did I think the narrative led me away from the biblical message.

Dr. Carl E. Armerding, Director, Schloss Mittersill Study Centre, Austria

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Thought provoking … Very creative. A poetical mind and a creative spirit takes us to where and what Heaven and Eden could have been … [yet] the settings all take the reader back to scripture. That’s what I love. It conveys a message but at the same time is a meta-narrative of a context in which these events could have taken place. Why the abyss was formed is not taught in seminary, but here it is clearly presented as a possibility. I especially liked the story’s concluding discussions between Logos and Gabriel about heavenly relationships. My son would eat this up.

Bill McCutchin, Minister of Education, Community Bible Church, Highlands, NC

Who said the Wise Men were old? The Men from Menahur meticulously weaves the Biblical accounts of Matthew, Luke and the Prophets into an intriguing tale of the Wise Men.

Because the Bible does not give the age of the Magi–and because patriarchs like Joseph, David and Daniel were all young when they became renowned– JVRootsey portrays the trio as teenage Magi-in-Training raised by astronomer priests in a Parthian Ziggurat.

When rambunctious energy drives the three boys into constant trouble, the priests threaten them: Prove yourselves worthy and responsible or else! Unusual stellar activity, possibly a heavenly call, prompts the three to focus their energies on deciphering its meaning.

The tale’s complexity, intensity and authenticity come from Biblical studies, Parthian research and even a camel ride into the desert. With nothing to contradict the Bible, yet lots to make traditionalists ponder, the book presents an amazing story.

Comments about The Men from Menahur

“A superbly written book. A real page turner: lots of intrigue and danger; plenty of romance and wonderment over the opposite sex—yet tastefully done … the merge between fiction and fact is fabulous … character development is very, very well done ... inspirational in a subtle, growing way.”

Dr. Jack Haberer, Senior Pastor, Clear Lake Presbyterian Church, Houston, Texas

Author of “Living in the Presence of the Spirit”

“Great book … so many hooks! Impressed with style of writing. [Author] could be the next John Grisham … Didn’t want to put it down. Impressive intellectual, scriptural and historical threads ... a learning experience. Out of the traditional box, but not in conflict with the Bible. An adult book that youth could get into.”

Mark Ragsdale, Senior Pastor, Church at Viera, Melbourne, Florida

“Loved it ... This unique and tender story certainly changed my mind about the visitation of the Magi … Thinking about it gives me goosebumps.”

Shirley Hutchins, Book Reviewer, Calvary Chapel Book Store, Melbourne, Florida

“Incredible insight ... gave me a new outlook on the most important event in history. This “story” is as close as it comes to being arguable as reality. Beginning has a lot of boy-stuff, [then] becomes especially thrilling … the desert beautifully depicted … the torment and pain shown … the closing very well done.”

Could a weird alien (other than a dead one) ever be a good thing? “Of course!” says author JVRootsey who, as a teenager, used to be one.

Imagine somebody from out-of-this-world taking a dying or dead kid and giving him a new life. Dream on, you say? How about doing the same thing for the kid’s friend ... and doing it while facing human weaknesses, evil characters and equipment failures? Impossible?

Read ‘Micráliens’ and see. (40,000 words)

Condensed version of the opening chapter won Grand Prize from ‘Children’s Writer’ for a Sci-Fi short story, and was published by Scholastic in Volume 51, No 9 of ‘Science World’ magazine.

Young Adult comments about Micráliens

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“Exciting, adventurous!!”

“Piece of pure cleverness and genius!”

“An ordinary author wouldn’t
ever have thought this up!”

“So creative, I could picture
every scene. Really good!”

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What should have been a fun Prom Night ends up a nightmare when Nick decides to show his date how fast his cool car can go.

As the kids drag race down an abandoned airstrip, ruthless drug runners fly in to meet a dealer and close a deal. Trapped between a plane and a four-by-four, Nick and Kristen try to escape but the dealer wants no witnesses.

Roughed up and tossed into the plane’s cargo hold, the two face death or torture at the end of a long flight. The desperate pair decide to share a single freight parachute and bail out over a rain forest. Their chute fails to open.

But this isn’t the end of them or their troubles.

Comments about Little Amazon

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"Loved it!"

"Couldn’t stop reading ... up all night until I finished it!"

"Very descriptive ... could practically see and feel what
was happening! ... even held my breath at times."

"Well written and entertaining."

"Characters as realistic as can be."

"Really good. Looking forward to the next one."

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