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Rising Darkness (Chronicles of the Host, Book 3)

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I must admit I am a pretty tough read. But after reading the first couple of pages of Book One of this series I was hooked! The third in the Chronicles of the Host series takes a different angle on the story and covers the great Old Testament stories quite well. Obviously with so much material Shafer couldn't include everything--but he moved through the Old testament and hit the main themes that especially deal with the lineage of Messiah. The only bad thing about this book was that I have to wait for the final book. I think what impresses me is not only the biblical insights but the practical things I take away. I read knowing exactly what will happen in the Bible but the writing holds me. I recommend this to everyone I know!

This is D. Brian Shafer's third novel in his series. It was as good as the two before it. This book spans the time after the death of Moses until Christ's birth. It is still written largely from the perspective of the angelic and demonic forces, as they watch the history of humanity unfold and are involved to the degree the Lord allows them. Their involvement is usually effected by the faith and prayers of man, as God releases them to become more involved. I remember parts of the novel concerning Joshua, David, Daniel, Samson, Rehoboam, Elijah, and the group of shepherds that the angels appeared to at Christ's birth. There are probably several other characters I've forgotten. Lucifer and his demons are still trying to stop God's promise from the garden--the one concerning the Seed who would crush Satan's head (Jesus).

In this book I didn't catch very much fictional license when the text was addressing Biblical events. Of course, the thoughts of the angels and demons were extrapolated from what we know of their nature, but I can imagine their thought processes flowing along the lines that Mr. Shafer took them.

The author continues to do a great job of showing how the demons worked through the religions of those times. This book, like the first two, would be great to give to someone who has barely read the Old Testament. It gives a great Biblical overview, alongside the fictional, yet insightful, thoughts and responses of the angels and demons.

This third book is also highly recommended! You won't be disappointed if you pick up this series.

I learned so much history from this book, as well as remembered previously learned stories from the bible. This book, and entire series, is enlightening and movtivational. It is brilliant in is uses of bibilical stories and scripture to create fiction that inspires one's life today. I haven't read such a good series in a long time.

A great read. I've read all the books in the series and love them all. They really make The Bible come alive!

This was an excellent book to read. Very detailed regarding what really happened according to the Bible. Loved the style of writing by this author. Easy reading and easy to understand. Made me realize where I am at this point in my life. What happened in this story could and does happen today. Loved the book and was eager to read more by this author.

The story aspect was really interesting. Shafer did a great job on the bible stories. What I didn't like too much was how Lucifer was protrayed as innocently and it was his demons who did all the dirty work in everything. Also there was a lot of repeating between arguments with angels and demons. It became very very repetative. Overall I like the series so far and will finish the complete series for sure. I hope everyone reads the story and feels that much closer to our Saviour.

If you enjoy this type of story you must read Chronicles of Brothers by Wendy Alec. Awesome series! The only bad thing though is its not offered on Kindle. But I'm serious i cannot say enough wonderful things about the entire series please everyone check it out. I read somewhere that the author is in the process of making a movie based on her creative story. Can't wait!

I was so pleased to read this exquisite, vivd, facsinating book. I could not put it down. I am so looking forward to Wendy's third book of this series. I am so impressed with how well written it is. What a fun journey through a imaginative writer's depiction of Heaven and all the different kinds of angels and demons that she writes about; with scripture that is not quoted to back her up. The churched and unchurch will enjoy this series very much!