The Warriors (The Watchers Series #2) [Paperback]

Mark Olsen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2009

Young Abby Sherman has been summoned to Israel, where a Watcher, the Sentinel of Jerusalem, lies dying. In her last breaths, the woman tells Abby of an ancient document prophesying humanity's full-scale entry into the ongoing conflict between the armies of heaven and fallen angels. When Abby issues an Internet prayer warning, she unwillingly sets in motion a series of events that will uncover one of America's hottest secrets. Here's a story to enthrall, educate, and energize Christians into participating in real-life strategic prayer--a novel featuring exotic international locales, chilling scenes of evil in action, multiple-character plot lines, and a clash against real-life spiritual "principalities and powers" carrying eternal consequences.

Editorial Reviews

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"Olsen, one of the better writers in this subgenre, delivers powerful, action-packed plots that delve into mystical paranormal worlds." -- Library Journal, Feb. 2008

"The pace doesn't slacken off from the beginning to the climactic conclusion.... Recommended." -- Tim Frankovich, ChristianFictionReview.com --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"Olsen delivers an entertaining thriller likely to be enjoyed especially by fans of the spiritual warfare genre." --Publishers Weekly A failed recon mission in the tunnels of Afghanistan has provoked a demonic onslaught that had been brewing for centuries. The mission's sole survivor is reformed assassin Dylan Hatfield, and he once again teams up with Abby Sherman, now at the helm of the Watchers, an ancient spiritual force. Preventing a secret wave of death whispered across cyberspace and threatening to be unleashed against civilization will require another level of spiritual power--the Warriors. Journeying across the Alps of Europe Dylan and Abby discover an age-old stone engraving that places them dead center in one of the fiercest spiritual battles of their time. It's all part of a vast and perpetual war, a war beyond all human conflicts, which has engulfed heaven and earth since before the dawn of history. Packed with high-octane action, the characters in a clash against spiritual "principalities and powers" with eternal consequences, The Warriors is a story that will enthrall, enlighten, and energize its readers.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers; Reprint edition (March 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764206575
• ISBN-13: 978-0764206573
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,260,841 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

MARK ANDREW OLSEN is a screenwriter, author of four solo novels and four collaborative novels including the bestselling biblical thriller Hadassah, adapted into the FoxFaith film One Night with the King. He co-wrote the MGM film Music Within, and the Bethany House novels Hadassah Covenant, Rescued, The Assignment, The Watchers, The Warriors, The Long Road Home and Ulterior Motives. Mark is the son of Baptist ministers and missionaries to France and a graduate of Baylor University in Professional Writing. He lives in Colorado with his wife Connie and three children.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars exciting faith based supernatural thriller, April 2, 2008

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Warriors, The (Hardcover)

Abby Sherman and Dylan Hatfield argue over the differences between spiritual and mortal combat. They are Watchers; humans who hear God's voce and can see demons and angels fighting one another. Dylan is with a black ops operation in Tora Bora; the place where Osama escaped in Tunnel Nine from the allies during the overthrow of the Taliban. The Watcher realizes he and his peers have uncovered a Principality; a demon hold on earth. He is the only one to come out alive, but those who saved his life want him dead because they are possessed.

Abby goes to Jerusalem to visit the Watcher the Sentinel who is dying but needs to deliver a message for Abby. A giant wave of destruction is going to destroy the North American eastern coast; to prevent onslaught Abby must find the summons in stone that will call forth the Warriors. Abby and Dylan meet up with both on the run while searching for the stone etching. Demon possessed American agents pursue them to prevent them from bringing the Warriors to fight the horde.

Mark Andrew Olsen is an expert at writing exciting faith based supernatural thrillers in which a chosen few are chillingly able to see the true meaning of Revelations. Most people are unaware of Watchers and the few who do rarely believe they are part of God's plan, but instead assume they are crazy religious fanatics. Whereas Abby's faith carries her through one crisis after another, Dylan's doubts make him work harder at acceptance. Readers will enjoy this couple who if successful will prevent biblical calamity.

Harriet Klausner

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Relentless Thrillride, April 1, 2008

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Jake Chism (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Warriors, The (Hardcover)

In 2001, Osama Bin Laden slipped through the fingers of the U.S. when he disappeared in a tunnel complex in Tora Bora, Afghanistan. Seven years later Dylan Hatfield and an elite Special Forces unit is sent into the caves to try and seek out any answers that can be found. What Dylan discovers is more frightening than anything he or anyone could ever imagine.

Meanwhile, Abby Sherman has been called to Israel to meet with Sister Rulaz, a fellow Watcher also known as The Sentinel of Jerusalem. The Watchers are a global sisterhood of believers who have the unique gift of spiritual sight. While perched on the rooftops of Jerusalem, Sister Rulaz has a vision that reveals an imminent threat to the US. As Sister Rulaz takes her least breath she reveals her vision to Abby. Now Abby and Dylan must once again work together to thwart the darkness and bring God's light to the world.

Mark Andrew Olsen took my breath away with the pulse-pounding action and heightened tension of The Watchers. This latest offering delivers yet again, this time set against the intriguing historical backdrop of the Templar Knights and the Middle East conflict. Once again we are treated to a relentless thrill ride full of action, suspense, mystery, and global conspiracy. Olsen also carries readers along a deep spiritual journey at the core of this story that is eye-opening and breathtaking at every turn.

The Warriors can be read independently of The Watchers, but both are just too good to pass up. Mark Andrew Olsen is beginning to make his mark as a premiere thriller writer in the Christian market. I can only hope more and more people will discover this great storytelling talent that demands to be noticed.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Warrior, January 12, 2010

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Eli W. Whitney "circle trilogy" (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Warriors, The (Hardcover)

Very good and fast paced hard to put down. Gives a great continuation to the first book, the Watchman. It shows us how to fight without using a single weapon just prayer and how powerful it truly is. And it shows that there really is a war going on over us 24/7