Warriors, The (Hardcover)

by Mark Andrew Olsen (Author)
Key Phrases: ancient peak, Mystic One, Sister Rulaz, Homeland Security (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"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

Product Description
A failed recon mission deep in the tunnels of Afghanistan has provoked a demonic onslaught that had been brewing for centuries. The mission's sole survivor is reformed black ops assassin Dylan Hatfield, and he once again teams up with Abby Sherman, now at the helm of the Watchers, an ancient spiritual force. Uncovering and preventing a secret wave of death whispered across cyberspace and threatening to be unleash against civilization will require another level of spiritual power and expertise--the Warriors.

Journeying across the Alps of Europe through the multilayered history of warfare in the unseen world, Dylan and Abby uncover an age-old stone engraving that rouses the church's Warriors to action, placing them dead center in one of the fiercest spiritual battles of their time!

And once again they are reminded: This is all part of a vast and perpetual war, a war beyond all human conflicts, one that has engulfed heaven and earth since before the dawn of history....

Abby Sherman is headed back to Israel, where a Watcher, the Sentinel of Jerusalem, lies dying. In her last breaths the old woman tells Abby of an ancient document prophesying humanity's full-scale entry into the ongoing conflict between armies of heaven and fallen angels.

Dylan Hatfield has decided to answer a summons from his old boss and join a secret operation, its mission to reconnoiter the Afghani tunnel complex from which Osama bin Laden escaped in 2001. What he discovers sears his very soul and likely will end his life.

Abby learns of the peril facing Dylan, and she sends out a call for intercession on his behalf. Her frantic email message sets in motion a series of harrowing events, propelling the two on a new mission and quest--one where the stakes are the lives of millions!

Packed with high-octane action, featuring exotic international locales, with characters in a clash against spiritual "principalities and powers" with eternal consequences, The Warriors is a story that will enthrall, enlighten, and engage its readers.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076420274X
• ISBN-13: 978-0764202742
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #244,966 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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

By	Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews (#1 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Jake Chism "www.FictionAddict.com" (Krum, TX USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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.

4.0 out of 5 stars Action packed, November 5, 2008

By	Reader Views "www.readerviews.com" (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews

Reviewed by Carol Hoyer for Reader Views (11/08)

Mr. Olsen has certainly got a way with his characters and vivid descriptions of the lands. As former partners against evil, the main characters Abby and Dylan are in the thick of things again. Having been partnered before in the same fight, Abby and Dylan are both very goal-oriented, as well as being attracted to each other.

Dylan loves excitement and the more dangerous the better. He is in it again, against Abby's wishes. He accepts a top-secret mission to explore a tunnel where Bin Laden escaped in 2001. Abby goes to Jerusalem to see a dying watcher and receives news that a potential war been heaven's army and fallen angels might take place. She and Dylan plot how to stop the attack. One problem-- they didn't have much information.

The reader will be caught up in this action-packed novel; once you begin, it is hard to put down. However, my recommendation would be that readers read Olsen's first book "The Watchers"-- to gain a better understanding of what happens in "The Warriors."