Cursebreaker (Order of the Scrolls) (Paperback)

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Key Phrases: bella mia, Nancy Wentz, Papa Fratelli, Fratelli Estate (more...)

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Product Description

A ten-year-old boy known as Luke escapes from his
abusive father, and a local pastor takes him in only to
discover that the boy is a prophet with a powerful anointing
from God. Luke s gift of prophecy leads him into direct
confl ict with the Fratellis, a powerful mafi a family with a
generational curse of demon possession dating back to the
sixteenth century.
As Luke navigates the spiritual world and the streets of
Depression-era Denver, Colorado, he is befriended by
three unlikely people: a member of the Fratelli family, the
crusading attorney trying to take down the family, and Clara
Crawford, an intriguing woman who is caught between
the two sides. Will this boy and his gift be enough to save
lives and souls before the cycle of revenge and demonic
possession destroys everyone he knows? His only weapon
is the all-powerful name of Jesus....
Author Nancy Wentz s drama unfolds in both the physical
and spiritual realms, treating the reader to a thrilling tale of
mystery, passion, and historical intrigue.

About the Author

Born and raised in Colorado, award-winning author Nancy Wentz
graduated cum laude from the University of Colorado. Two of her short
stories, Henry Cushing and Babi Yar, were winners in the National
Writers Association Short Story Contests. She has also written plays for
the youth group to perform at her church and has freelanced articles for
her current employer. Nancy has a great love for history and English
literature, and, in their pursuit, found her creative outlet by incorporating
aspects of both into her writing. Her voice is unique in that it refl ects a
classic nuance not typically seen in modern writing.
Nancy became a Christian in her childhood and for years has prayed for
God s will in her life. Through trials of brokenness and faith, God has
shown her that He uses the most insignifi cant, the most defeated, to bring
about His will and glory. This theme was the inspiration for her fi rst
novel that God chooses the foolish things of the world to confound the
wise. Nancy and her husband have a wonderful young son. She and her
family are active members of Littleton Baptist Church in Littleton,
Colorado.

Product Details

• Paperback: 397 pages
• Publisher: Whitaker House (January 5, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1603740805
• ISBN-13: 978-1603740807
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,380,268 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing and Unusual Story!, December 22, 2008

By	Kimfurd "Kimfurd" (Alabama) - See all my reviews

Demon possession is a topic that appears once in a while in fiction. It is a topic that many find uncomfortable and unbelievable. Nancy Wentz has written a story that makes this topic very believable, but still quite uncomfortable! Cursebreaker tells the story of the Fratellia family and the generations - the centuries - of demon possession that has cursed their bloodline. God has sent a prophet to break that curse, and the battle that ensues is nothing short of horrific.

Cursebreaker is a story that requires some degree of suspended disbelief. Although spiritual warfare is not fictional, the concept provides a great launching pad of ideas from which unsettling fictional stories begin. Nancy's story is set in the 1930's where prohibition, g-men and mafia wars were realistic forces in society. She layers this reality with a supernatural curse, and in so doing creates a suspenseful, nerve-wracking story that the reader cannot put down!

The mafia wars and intricate inner workings of the mafia family are portrayed in all of their violent, gory details. The Fratellia family represents the ultimate depravity on every level of human existence. The only viable spiritual force that stands against their demonic power is a young man ripped from the grip of a poverty-stricken, abusive father and given the supernatural gift of prophecy. This young man suffers unbelievable physical challenges throughout the course of the story, and often times your heart just aches with a desire to comfort and protect the child.

I'd like to tell you that the ending of this story wraps things up for both the child in the story and the reader's emotions, but it just isn't possible. Your heart and mind are left raw - knowing that the battle still rages. And even though you know that God has already won the war, the battles that must be fought along the way will not be pretty.

I'm a huge fan of suspense fiction. I've read some really good stories that deal with spiritual warfare. Cursebreaker is really good. It was like a very high-powered, action-packed movie playing out in your mind. It left me unsettled. I was reminded that as Christians, the warfare is real and we need to keep our focus on Christ and Christ alone. Without Him, we are utterly lost. This is strong reading folks! It stays with you. I look forward to the next book. No doubt Nancy Wentz has more to say about this cast of characters!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, January 16, 2009

By	Kendall B. Rice - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I actually got this book from the sister of the author, who is one of my teachers in school. I read the first few pages, thinking it wouldn't interest me, but i couldn't put it down! This is a great story and I can't wait for the next one!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!, January 8, 2009

By	Wendy Mahn "ChristianReader" (Rosebud, Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book will definitely keep you wanting more. I read it in 2 days! I am really excited to see what the next book holds. The book is written so well that I felt like I was right there with the characters in the book. There is not many authors that have that ability to bring the reader in like that. Nancy is extremely gifted from God and He is using her in a mighty way.