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A Man Called Blessed
Posted on May 30th, 2018 No comments“A Man Called Blessed” by Ted Dekker and Bill Bright
I put off reading this book because I didn’t see how it could possibly be as great as “Blessed Child.” Surprisingly, it’s just as good.
When Rebecca Solomon and her father discover the Ark of the Covenant is hidden in Ethiopia, Rebecca and her team are dispatched immediately. Unbeknownst to her, an assassin with a grudge sets out after her with his own team. Not only are they supposed to stop Rebecca from bringing the Ark to Jerusalem, Ismael wants to make certain she doesn’t return at all. Then there is Caleb, the Blessed Child who has grown into a man. He doesn’t carry a gun like the people heading his way. How can he possibly stop them from tearing down his home in their pursuit of the Ark?
This magnificent novel is action-packed, with scenes that leave you breathless. I cared so much about Caleb and his parents, and I hated to think what was going to happen when these people reached their home. Amazingly, I cared about Rebecca as well. Her team was strictly forbidden to take lives. They were supposed to complete their mission without leaving a trail of devastation in their wake. Too bad someone on her team had his own agenda…
I highly recommend this novel. It’s as good as books get.
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Operation Firebrand: Crusade
Posted on May 23rd, 2018 No comments“Operation Firebrand: Crusade” by Jeff GerkeGet ready for a harrowing read! Author Jeff Gerke does not sugarcoat the horrid situation in southern Sudan.When it comes to the attention of Eloise Webster that slavery is alive in Sudan, she deploys her team of six as soon as she can. Their mission is straightforward: rescue the villagers of Akwer Nhom, who were recently taken from their homes to become the slaves of evil men. The team soon discovers they can trust very few people. Although they pose as well diggers, the Sudanese people are suspicious of the Americans. And Jason and his team have a very short time to complete their mission. But it soon becomes apparent to them that rescuing the villagers isn’t enough. They need to put the slave trade out of business. This decision ups the danger even more, making it doubtful they will all survive.I understand why the author didn’t water down the horrendous conditions the villagers in southern Sudan live under. He needed to rock readers out of their complacency. Like the Firebrand team, I wanted to make a difference and bring hope to these people who live in fear every day. I cared about them immediately. And I was cheering on the team as they worked through their mission … and then some!I also enjoyed the love triangle of Jason, Trieu, and Rachel. That man definitely has a decision to make, which won’t be easy. They are both lovely young women.I guarantee this heart-pounding novel will keep you on the edge of your seat. -
Operation Firebrand: Origin
Posted on May 16th, 2018 No comments“Operation Firebrand: Origin” by Jeff GerkeThis book is a fun and thrilling adventure into danger.When Jason Kromer becomes a Christian, it becomes difficult doing his job as a Navy SEAL. He balks during a mission, unable to take the life of the intended target. Then the team he is on gets into trouble during the exfiltration, and Jason’s best friend gets blown into the air by a grenade.Mired in guilt, Jason leaves the Navy when his term is up. The job he finds is less than satisfying and well-deserved in Jason’s eyes. But then he gets a job offer of a different kind. It’s tempting, but how can he lead a team into enemy territory when he was such a failure in the last team he was on?This riveting novel has it all: memorable characters, suspenseful action, and plenty of humor to keep you smiling. The author was adept at drawing me into the scene and keeping me there. And there were plenty of moments where I was barely able to breathe. The danger crept too close to the characters I cared about. I didn’t see how they could possibly survive.I highly recommend this entertaining book.NOTE: This novel was originally published under the pen name Jefferson Scott. -
Without Redemption
Posted on May 3rd, 2018 No comments“Without Redemption” by David GriffithFilled with tension and suspense, this book is simply magnificent.Lonnie Bowers is not your ordinary cowboy. When riding broncs is no longer an option, Lonnie takes an assignment from Frederick Roseman to go to Costa Rica. Only this time, he brings along his wife and baby. It was supposed to be an easy assignment, but things go terribly wrong. Falsely accused for a set-up, Lonnie must race back to his family and get them out of the cabin before a drug lord and his hired assassins arrive to exact revenge.Every hour made the situation seem more bleak for the Bowers family, whom I liked very much. The jungle they fled through was unfamiliar to them, and the men chasing them weren’t interested in taking hostages. They also had an unfair advantage: a highly skilled tracker who couldn’t afford to fail. His life depended on him stopping the Bowers from escaping.This thrilling race is filled with action that hardly allows you — or the Bowers — to catch your breath. As the family journeys through unimaginable danger, you’re there every step of the way. The author was skilled at painting the jungle around me, making it alive and dreadful. Freedom felt very far away. But I couldn’t lose hope. I cared about Lonnie, Clarissa, and Conor too much. And so will you.I highly recommend this fast-paced and totally gripping novel.