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The Strange Man (The Coming Evil, Book 1)

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This is a FUN book! No, it's probably not ever going to win any high literature awards, but it's a great read and often feels more like a movie than a book. The characters are real, the tone is sometimes quirky and sometimes ominous, and it's just FUN. It's a Christian Horror novel (no that's not an oxymoron), & the horror elements are 100% there, but it also contains a solid Christian message that will ring true to believers and serve as a great introduction to the faith for the curious. While it does contain lots of great scary moments, the book also has sections that are introspective, heartwarming, and even some laugh-out-loud funny moments. It's the first book of a series, too (it's subtitled, Book One: The Strange Man), so there's more to come, & I'm really excited about that. Once again, the best word I can use to describe this book is FUN. Go read it!

I am not a person that reads a lot, so when I bought this book I really didn't expect to finish it. Once I opened the book and read about the auther I became interested and wanted to begin reading immeditately. I probably didn't make it through the first couple of chapters when I put it down, but the next night when I started reading again it seems like the more I read the more I wanted and tried to predict what was going to happen, man was I wrong. This book gave me so many chills. I finished the book that night and wanted more. I can't wait for the next book. It also made me reflect on my own life and how similar this book and my life were. I hope that more people can get this book and receive an experience as I did.

The author manages to make his characters seem real, with all their faults and quirks. These are people you know!!!, not just some words on a page. He is able to make them come alive. He also presents some interesting ideas about facing our own fears, that really make you think. The reality of evil in our world is shown in the book, with a good explanation of who exactly our enemy really is. There is a beauty and simplicity to the last chapter that leaves a lasting impression---and a desire to know the "rest of the story..."
A good read, with fun thrown in!
--A reader