The quest for knowledge and the desire to make a difference in the world has been a universal theme throughout the history of literature. When society faces great challenges such as abortion, the question often arises, “What can one man do?”

Donald S. Smith’s new self-published novel INNOCENT BLOOD America’s Final Trial shows that in God’s hands, one man can indeed make a difference. An 800-page novel about abortion may not be at the top of most people’s reading lists—but if it were, the world might be a better place. Perhaps, however, it may best be understood not as a novel about abortion, but as a personal story about the survival of America in the face of our greatest challenge. While it is comfortable reading for those of us who are familiar with the Bible, it is written in such a way that it is accessible even to individuals who have never read scripture.

Surprisingly lacking the gruesome details one might expect from a pro-life novel, INNOCENT BLOOD America’s Final Trial instead embodies an upbeat, positive vision, often focusing on the simple joys of life, including the joy of sex (which some may find to be out of place in a pro-life novel, although it is actually essential to a holistic pro-life perspective). Continue reading →