Violent Night [Paperback]

Byron Justice (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2, 2006

A gripping novel of good, evil, and disaster of biblical proportions! When they were six, Mitch Murphy was Leo Ramblin's protector. But when they were high school students, a thousand miles and a decade later, Murphy twisted his rage against the world into an obsessive hated of his former friend, a hatred that would fester for half a century, until the moment finally comes for revenge. But Murphy's drive to kill Ramblin is just one part of a much larger drama. Hurricanes and other apocalyptic catastrophes split the world into three parts: The Other Side, a place of tranquility, where evil has no foothold; The Place of Judgment, a lonely world where the laws of time and physics do not apply; and The Forsaken World, where humans wage a Godless struggle to survive amid the barren ruins of the Apocalypse. Lightning is a gateway between these worlds, and evil tries to make the jump. Jesus Christ Himself is involved as the plot grows to involve the sons of both men, the members of Temple Shadows Youth Group, and characters of all three worlds.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The inevitable comparison is to the "Left Behind" series; do yourself a favor and read "Violent Night" instead. --Heartland Reviews, December 2005

About the Author

Bryon Justice is a veteran Scoutmaster who has served Houston at-risk youth for over 25 years. He is well known for spinning harrowing tales around the campfire. Byron is a popular music collector, whose archive includes over 7,000 songs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Lone Tree Publishing; 1 edition (January 2, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970179340
• ISBN-13: 978-0970179340
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,631,224 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Book with a Real Message, June 17, 2006

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Wesley D. Sheffer (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Violent Night (Paperback)

Reading Violent Night gave me the opportunity to reevaluate my faith and to question my complacency in watching our world slide down a slope of loose morals and uncaring attitudes. It renewed my resolve to lead an outwardly Christian lifestyle and to remember the Great Commandment above all else.
Byron Justice put me to task in his book, both as a Sunday morning Christian who does not always walk the walk and as a procrastinator who likes to fall back on the idea of a death-bed redemption. Judgment day could come at any time and my soul is not the only one at risk. Whom have I saved lately?
The story takes the reader through the violent days of judgment sparing no details. It also reveals the author's vision of the ideal world: a place of fairness and morals. The forsaken occupy a world of hopelessness and brutal suffering. Am I willing to risk being left in a world where my prayers find no ear? Am I willing to save myself but not willing to save others?
This book's fifth star is for substance. It is a fun read with likeable characters, but it carries a message the likes of which is rare in popular fiction.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superbly Written. This is a story you won't forget., October 30, 2006

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Cliff Johnson "Cliff Johnson" (Filer, Idaho) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Violent Night (Paperback)

Violent Night: a classic and a must read for anyone who is interested in spiritual warfare and the key to the other side religious experiences. While reading Violent Night you can't help but remind yourself that this is fiction; but is it? This book gives much food for thought, as Byron Justice has created characters and events that are so powerful and well detailed you would think the author must have personally experienced this adventure.

Like a clear cold winter night penetrating deep within you, Violent Night is spiritually bracing, biting and full of mystery. Spend some time with one of the greatest thinkers ever. You won't regret it. Byron Justice's style is very subtle, ornate, and powerful as he depicts a depth and beauty of spirituality in a world gone mad. What more could anyone ask for in a book?

Five stars for being a well-written, thought-provoking book.
Cliff Johnson, Author - Wrong Side of the River

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars After the Storm, December 2, 2006

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R. Souther (Springfield, Il) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Violent Night (Paperback)

Although I do not share the same philosophical viewpoint as the author, his depiction of an apocalyptic world was fascinating. The story is entertaining and moves rapidly, the characters are engaging, and the end carries an ironic twist that took me by surprise. The dialog between the teenagers is a little stilted, sounding more like adults than kids, even kids who don't swear, but that was a minor distraction. The concept was well thought out and played true to the end.

Ruth Souther, author of Immortal Journey: The Death of Innocence