A great faith based thriller!
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this thriller! Working for a police agency, in some books police officer characters seem unbelievable, but the book holds true to the profession. I enjoyed meeting all of the characters, and they are relatable, and the plot believable. I especially like the setting being in my hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The descriptions the author uses of the area and the lay of the land helps me feel like I am there within the story. I was especially comforted by the authors viewpoint of how faith and prayer can change things in anyone's life. I look forward to Eugene Koon's next book!
856250
This is a nifty little thriller, the Christian Fiction answer to all the mainstream thrillers that use conservative christians as villians. A local pastor and a newly arrived, and troubled, newspaper editor slowly become aware of some evil forces working to take over a small college town. On another plain angels and demons wage a vicious and graphic battle for the souls of those involved. Filled with quite a bit of suspense and a conservative message that, thankfully, is not so heavy handed that it hampers the story. Recommended.
70525
Loved the characters and the fast paced action. The characters are flawed people as we all are, and are relatable, yet have some of the courage we all possess if we desire to use it, which makes many of the situations exciting! I'm not sure I agree with some of the interpretations of some Scripture, but that is a small thing, because the Doctrine is correct.  No matter how one looks at it, The Lord's return WILL happen! Exciting book......bring on the next one, I'm ready to read it!
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I just happened to find this cleverly written thriller by Lee Stroebel, a former atheist and now a dedicated Christian.  Now I want a couple paperback copies to share (this seems to happen often when I read a book on Kindle first!).

Without resorting to repetition since there are so many reviews here on Amazon, let me just say if you or someone you know have any doubts concerning the history of Jesus, then read and share with them Stroebel's "investigations" and discover surprising answers. Stroebel's research and interviews are amazing to me (and I thought I knew quite a bit of Bible history).  I was riveted from the beginning as each chapter unfolded creating mind pictures and deep thoughts concerning authentic proof of Jesus birth, death, and the influence of the early Christian church.

Surprises! Yes, and plenty of them.  This is a timely book, and definitely a positive faith-building read.
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Dark Liaison, while a great suspense novel, also made me think about all of the Christians who, for their faith, suffer persecution, torture, and even death in foreign countries. They know the risks, yet they still go to share the Gospel.

I think Dark Liaison's story was very entertaining and it kept my attention throughout. I love how Corban had so many identities and that COIL didn't kill people - even when someone was trying to kill them.

There was a lot more substance to Dark Liaison than normal books - which I liked. Many times I found myself thinking about things mentioned in this book and how true they are.

The good vs. evil message was very well written - in the end Light will overcome darkness, Good will overcome evil, God will defeat Satan.

Overall, I loved Dark Liaison and definitely recommend it - I'm looking forward to the next book in the COIL series!!!

* I received a complimentary eBook copy for my review. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. *
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This is a scary book because a man uses religion to cover up his evil desires for power at any cost; he may actually believe what he says, but one cannot help but feel that  Pastor Chambliss is a con man who may even be conning himself.
Cash does a fine job of trying to distinguish between religious faith that is genuine and good, and faith that ultimately leads to self inflation and great harm. He does this mostly through the character of Adelaide, an interesting, Christian woman who in her old age stands up to Pastor Chambliss and tries to stop him. The descriptions and characterizations are excellent, and the boy, Josh, is captured so well.
The climax seemed just a bit over the top, though I am sad to say it was not unrealistic in our culture of violence.  I would actually give five stars if it had been handled a bit more artfully.
I was especially grateful that Cash did not rush his plot, and gave the reader a lot of back story.
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I really enjoyed this action packed suspense romance. It was quite a thriller and I was totally surprised with the twist at the end. The heroine was a tough woman who was not afraid to express her faith.  I loved the fact that her faith made a huge impact on the hero. I totally enjoyed it and will read more from this auhor.
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Who says you can't have the best of both worlds when spanning the thriller and faith fiction shelves? Catherine Finger crafts a masterful, heart-pounding tale that sacrificed neither protagonist Jo Oliver's faith in God nor real suspense, difficult choices, and shocking twists. A truly enjoyable thriller; I can't wait for the next book!
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I truly enjoyed this book.  I loved the religious theme in it, too.  I will definitely be reading more of this author.  I hope he will write more like this one with a faith promoting story.  Very, very good.
2029549
Soul's Gate, by James L. Rubart, is a thrilling Christian fiction novel that talks about the unseen spiritual warfare surrounding our lives and the few people that have enough faith to join into the fight.

Reece, the spiritual guru who helps train Christian's to see and interact in the unseen, was once cocky and reckless in his training of others which leads him to mistakes that cost him dearly and pushed him out of his training.  Years later, however, a prophecy drives him to overcome his past and pain to train another group of spiritual warriors to fight for the souls of others.

These spiritual warriors - with the prior approval of those needing assistance - literally dive into the souls of those struggling against demons of past and present.  What these Christians are doing here is definitely NOT possession.  They are fully immersed in prayer and working with the Holy Spirit to help those struggling with pain and regret.  While literally going into souls is not referenced from the bible , there are a great deal of other activities going on in this book that are biblical in nature, although fantastic and amazing none-the-less.

As the book progresses, the group that is being trained deals with their own issues and helps Reece deal with his baggage as well.  They use their faith to do amazing things that most people only dream of.

Overall, the book was a fascinating read and highly entertaining!  Some books have a hint of Christianity spread throughout them and aren't "in your face" about Christianity.  This is not one of those books.  This book hits hard on the gospel, but in a great and exciting way.  It really gets you to rethink your stance on the way we view Christianity and faith.  It is ultimately a book about finding the freedom that true faith can bring.

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I loved Avraham Azrieli's other novels, and was anxious to read this one.  It did not disappoint!  Action-packed, with a story that hooked me from the beginning, the story tells about Ben Teller, a reporter, and his investigation into a murder. Through the course of his investigation, he uncovers a conspiracy in the Mormon church that is so large it may impact the US presidential elections.

This is fiction, so I would expect that none of us assumes that our Mormon neighbors are part of this conspiracy.  But it makes for a really good read, and it was certainly an exciting book.
3611221
Messages is a very good story.  It took me a few chapters to wrap my mind around the situation.  But as the story unfolded, I found I couldn't put it down.  I really enjoyed the way the main character was exposed to be an ordinary person - not desiring to be a hero, just a good husband and father. His internal questions regarding the 'messages' were much the same as I would have.

God is discussed throughout this book.  If that turns you off then this book is not for you.  But, if you like examining concepts of God and love a good thriller, you will enjoy this book as much as I did.
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Unholy Grail is a thriller, a page-turner that is deep in religious and historical overtones. Its where The Da Vinci Code meets Raiders of the Lost Ark, and it will keep you on the tip of your toes from beginning to end. Brittany Hamar, religion professor, is the target of an apparent assassination attempt after she and Jesuit priest Father Romano are tempted with a secret gospel that just may have been written by James, brother of Jesus. And from there the plot really does thicken as the two walk a very fine line since danger lurks everywhere. This novel comes complete with the mysterious murders of one priest after another, and a wide web of conspiracy that takes Hamar and Romano throughout Europe. If you like a well-crafted concoction of plot, suspense, drama and characters, and then put all that on a rollercoaster, this is for you. Indeed, Unholy Grail could very easily be made into an action film.

Jerry Amernic
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Deliver us from Darkness was one of the few books I've ever read in less than a week. I could not put it down!! The characters were believable and interesting, and there were several key points in the plot that put me on the edge of my seat. If you like spiritual thrillers, like Ted Dekker or the other Frank, this is a must.
4788513
I really enjoyed Pentecost, An Arkane Thriller, Book 1.  What a good read!  And yes, I agree with another reviewer that said this book was more like and Indiana Jones type book.  GREAT, and I highly recommend!
1478901
This succeeds in being a good mystery thriller with a native American setting.  The story moves along quite steadily building up suspense as it progresses.  However, this isn't just another seriel killer thriller.  It's built on a strong Christian foundation.  Don't worry though, this isn't preachy.  Those interested in Native American issures will especially enjoy this.  I quite highly recommend it.
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I would reccomend this book to those that like a Christian theme in their fiction.  This can also be considered a thriller.  I read it on my Kindle in two days.  Looking forward to reading more books by this author.