About the author
John Frederick Burke (8 March 1922 – 20 September 2011) was an English writer of novels and short stories. He also wrote under the pen names J. F. Burke, Jonathan Burke, Jonathan George, Robert Miall, Martin Sands, Owen Burke, Sara Morris, Roger Rougiere, and Joanna Jones; and co-wrote with his wife Jean Burke under the pen name Harriet Esmond. == Biography == Burke was born on 8 March 1922 in Rye, Sussex, and educated at Holt High School, Liverpool, now known as Childwall Academy. He served in the Royal Air Force, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, and the Royal Marines during the war. After working for the publishers Museum Press and the Books for Pleasure Group, he was a Public Relations and Publications Executive for Shell (1959–63) and Story Editor for Twentieth Century-Fox (1963–65) before becoming a full-time writer in 1966. Writing as Jonathan Burke, J. F. Burke and John Burke, he produced several suspense stories and psychological thrillers, including the Atlantic Award in Literature winning Swift Summer (1949; by J. F. Burke), These Haunted Streets (1950), Chastity House (1952), Echo of Barbara (1959; filmed in 1960) and The Twisted Tongues (1964).
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💬 What our editors say about John Burke's books
“Burke’s compilation serves as a robust resource for faith-affirming readers, effectively weaving near-death narratives with scriptural analysis. However, it may not suit skeptics or those seeking objective scientific validation,…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Imagine Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God's Promises, and the Exhilarating Future That Awaits You (Deluxe)
“Burke presents a compelling synthesis of anecdotal evidence and scripture, making complex theological concepts approachable for the general Christian audience. However, this work may not suit readers seeking rigorous academic…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Imagine Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God's Promises, and the Exhilarating Future That Awaits You
“Burke’s meticulous analysis of contemporary accounts offers a compelling argument for the existence of a loving divine presence, grounded in extensive data rather than mere anecdote. However, readers seeking dense theological…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Imagine the God of Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God's Revelation, and the Love You've Always Wanted
📋 Editions by John Burke in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imagine Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God's Promises, and the | 2025 | Baker Books | 352 | 9781540905208 |
| Imagine Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God's Promises, and the | 2015 | Baker Books | 352 | 9780801015267 |
| Imagine the God of Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God's Revelat | 2023 | Tyndale Elevate | 320 | 9781496479907 |
| Imagine the God of Heaven Study Guide: Five Sessions on Near-Dea | 2023 | Tyndale Elevate | 144 | 9781496479945 |
| Imagine Heaven | 2020 | Baker Books | 352 | 9781540901828 |
