Religious literature spans a vast spectrum, from contemplative meditations on faith to fiery polemics against perceived heresy. In this crowded field, Kenny Wood’s CONNECTING DOTS: To Decode the Deception of Satan and to Worship the True God stakes out its territory as an impassioned, Bible-driven exposé. Wood, a former Catholic schoolboy turned evangelical researcher, aims to unmask what he sees as Satan’s pervasive deception across global religions, urging readers toward salvation through scripture alone. Born from a personal crisis—a heart attack that spurred a spiritual awakening—and years of meticulous study, the book is structured in three parts. Book 1 tackles prophecy and critiques major faiths like Catholicism and Islam, while Books 2 and 3 (marked as “Next?” and “Coming Soon?”) hint at future expansions. Presented as both a warning and a guide, it targets believers and skeptics alike with a blend of urgency and conviction.
The book’s core hinges on prophecy as the Bible’s unique credential—”Why does only the Bible have PROPHECY?” Wood asks—tying events like the Rapture to “Israel as God’s prophetic clock.” Book 1 dives deep, decrying the Catholic Church for “nuns who are the MODERN SEX SLAVES” and slamming Islam: “Allah is the best of deceivers.” Books 2 and 3 sketch critiques of Judaism, Hinduism, and others, but their sparse detail underscores a lopsided structure. Wood’s argument crescendos in salvation, citing Romans 3:22-26: “We are made RIGHT with God by PUTTING our faith in Jesus Christ,” rejecting works-based religion as satanic distortion. His Excel-turned-book format bursts with “Bombshell” revelations and ALL-CAPS urgency, reflecting both his passion and his chaotic delivery.
Wood’s sincerity is a standout—his heart-attack tale and family prayer network ground the work in relatable grit, while his prophecy focus offers a compelling hook for End Times enthusiasts. The checklists, like “GET SAVED… the BIBLICAL way,” provide practical steps that might steady shaky believers. Yet CONNECTING DOTS falters under scrutiny. The scattershot style—relentless “SHOCKING REVELATIONS” and ALL-CAPS noise—sacrifices coherence for fervor. Credibility wanes with unsourced claims, like “Pope Francis said that Jesus was failure on the cross.” Unlike Strobel’s disciplined Case for Christ, this feels like a frantic diatribe—earnest, perhaps, but so cluttered that it obstructs its own points. The Excel-to-book leap mirrors its disarray: a data dump lacking editorial restraint.
In the end, CONNECTING DOTS is a curious artifact: a zealous cry against religious deception that drowns in its own noise. For readers drawn to prophetic warnings, it might resonate despite its flaws. However, its shrill tone and lack of polish make it less a persuasive treatise and more a raw, unfiltered personal testament. Wood’s narrative brims with urgency, but this cluttered screed struggles to fully cohere.
Kenny Wood’s CONNECTING DOTS: To Decode the Deception of Satan and to Worship the True God blends prophetic zeal and endearing personal grit in a fiery defense of evangelical Christianity. While its fervent cry against religious deception offers much to ponder for the faithful, its manic, chaotic voice may fail to convince a broader audience.
~Edward Sung for IndieReader