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The Warriors by Mark Andrew Olsen A sequel to The Watchers, and I would strongly recommend you read that before starting The Warriors. I read this one first and found myself initially frustrated by lack of knowledge about the characters and their previous adventures. While the back story is eventually penciled in, much of the characterisation is done in book one, which leaves the reader with a feeling of trailing round after complete strangers in the first few chapters. That said, this is another good story, expanding on the themes of The Watchers – the brutal reality of Spiritual warfare and the power of a Spiritual lineage stretching back through the generations. The author is at his best in the action and chase sequences, and an interesting debate runs throughout concerning the use of earthly battle tactics in God’s service. Another enjoyable book. A pity there is no further title in this series planned. Review by Diane Morrison  (24/10/09)

The Watchers by Mark Andrew Olsen The first of two suspense novels featuring California girl, Abby Sherman, and former Special Forces agent, Dylan Hatfield, this is a robust and action-filled take on Spiritual warfare. Well-researched and with a realistic feel, it takes the reader from one side of the globe to the other, as Abby discovers she is part of an ancient Christian lineage, while Dylan makes the difficult and life-reversing walk from self-reliant unbelief to powerful faith. Together they are constantly pursued and hunted down by the forces of darkness, desperate to prevent Abby from healing the breach that has rendered The watchers ineffective and reawakening them to battle for Christ. I’m thoroughly in favour of anything that gets Spiritual warfare out of its box and into the ‘everyday and everything’ realm where it belongs. Highly enjoyable and thoroughly recommended. Review by Diane Morrison  (24/11/09)

The Wormwood File by Jim Forest If you have ever read C S Lewis’ Screwtape Letters you will recognise this style immediately. If you have not, it will not spoil your enjoyment of this book. Wormwood is now a senior devil, and he is replying to emails from a junior devil who he is attempting to mentor, although he is not really in charge of him. The ‘client’ in question is dealing with such problems as his wife’s pregnancy, the question of abortion, his lifestyle, search for a spirituality to suit himself etc. Although amusing to read, we are faced with modern attitudes that are all around us. The couple win through to Baptism but the struggle goes on. Review by Mary Bartholomew  (07/11/04)

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