Church and State [Paperback]

Skip Corywell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2008

With the passage of the Freedom From Religion Act, it is now against the law for public officials to talk about God in public. There are also two more bills pending: one would strip churches of their tax-exempt status, while the second would remove the phrase In God We Trust from all currency. For President Dan Vermeulen, a newly converted Christian, this is the ultimate challenge. Can he remain silent and still be true to God, or does his faith demand action? The question is suddenly answered with the mysterious appearance of Joshua Moses Talbert, a modern-day prophet of God who becomes known as The Bulletproof Preacher . But more questions arise in the wake of a failed assassination attempt and the abduction of the President. Read this gripping thriller about the men and women who fight to protect the religious freedoms we all have come to know and love, and answer the question for yourself: Can you remain silent, or does your faith demand action?

Editorial Reviews

Review

This is the best of Skip Coryell's writing I have read to date! I really have enjoyed it. I love the twists and turns and the uniqueness of it. Skip has a great book here. I read a lot of fiction and I put this up there with some of the better stuff I read. It grabs you and you can lose yourself in it, both prerequisites for the kind of fiction reading I enjoy. I m impressed! --Jeff A.

About the Author

Skip Coryell now lives with his wife and children in Michigan as a professional writer, and Church and State is his third published novel. He is an avid hunter and sportsman who loves the outdoors. Skip is also a former Marine, and a graduate of Cornerstone University. To contact him personally, email him at [e-mail].

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: White Feather Press; First edition (November 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976608316
• ISBN-13: 978-0976608318
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,061,845 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Skip Coryell now lives with his wife and children in Michigan. He works full time as a professional writer, and "Stalking Natalie" is his seventh
published book. He is an avid hunter and sportsman who loves the outdoors. Skip
is also a Marine Corps veteran and a graduate of Cornerstone University. Skip is the former Michigan State Director for Ted Nugent's organization. He has also served on the Board of Directors for Michigan Sportsmen against Hunger as well as Iowa Carry Inc. He is a Certified NRA Pistol Instructor and Range Safety Officer, teaching the Personal Protection in the Home Course for those wishing to obtain their Concealed Pistol Permits (www.mwtac.com). He
also teaches Advanced Concealed Carry Classes for the more
seasoned shooter. Skip is the President of White Feather Press
and the co-owner of Midwest Tactical Training. Skip is the
founder of the Second Amendment March (www.secondamendmentmarch.
com).

For more details on Skip Coryell, or to contact him personally,
go to his website at www.skipcoryell.com
(email: [e-mail]).

Customer Reviews

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Founded on faith and freedom, June 17, 2011

By 

Michael Mcart "Mick McArt" (Saginaw, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Church and State (Paperback)

Have you ever wondered what would happen if the government finally ended the first amendment and declares it illegal to bring your faith out in public office? With so few followers in our government it is hard enough for God to give America any blessings at all. This book examines that through the eyes of President Dan Vermeulen and his own struggle with his faith.

America has been nuked in multiple locations and the need for a courageous leader is upon us. But the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, and this is where Dan's journey begins. He has many trials before him, but is it too late to save a dying country that has lost it's faith in God?

This book was very hard to put down, likable characters, interesting storyline, and the pacing is wonderful. I like the chapter breaks, some are only 2 pages! It gives you a chance to switch out of the scene more clearly. I read all 360 pages of this book without hardly putting it down. I'm a busy individual and it's rare that I ever do this.

Although this is a Christian-themed book I think a lot of non-believers will find it enjoyable also. It could also give them an idea about how Christians come to believe in the things they do and how they see the world in good or evil terms. Skip really seems to know his stuff and it shows not just in the characters knowledge of their firearms but in their attitudes in how they use them. It's refreshing to read a book where there is action and the author actually understands gun safety and usage.

While I recommend this book highly I have to give a warning about this book also. It does tend to get on the steamy side of some of the characters. Some of scenes, with a character named Calley, become a little too graphic for my tastes. I would not want my wife reading any of these scenes. I really think they were unnecessary, I would have enjoyed the rest of the book without all the sexual descriptions, I thought maybe these descriptions were added for gravitas, but they really seemed out of place with the flow of the story.

Skip has more books available in a variety of topics. I can't wait to check out more!

Review by Mick McArt

Author: Tales of Wordishure

Date: 6/16/11