Streiker's Morning Sun

Streiker #3

by Robin Hardy

See the 4th edition of this book tinyurl.com/kk22kwm (the Kindle edition is also the new version). It features a NEW ending that leads directly into the sequel, If Only for This Book 1 of the Sammy/Streiker Salmagundi !

Welcome to Beaconville. It's a suspicious, unfriendly little town suspended in a dreary, bone-chilling winter. But when reclusive Dallas billionaire Fletcher Streiker receives a rambling letter from one of the residents asking for help, he decides to make a personal trip, bringing his wife, Adair, and their young son, Daniel. The citizens react with predictable hostility when Fletcher shows a little too much interest--and insight--into their doings. Inexplicable things begin to happen, such as pieces from Adair's past showing up around town. However, when Fletcher pushes the townspeople a little too far, she and Daniel are left on their own. And the only way they can leave--the only way anyone can leave--is on Fletcher's train, the Morning Sun. The Streiker Saga begins with Streiker's Bride , continues in The Killdeer , and Streiker's Morning Sun. Fletcher and Adair's story continues in If Only for This Life.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Christian, Fantasy

200 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1994

About the author

I've written a new series! It's a distant sequel to The Annals of Lystra (begun in Chataine's Guardian) and The Latter Annals (begun in Nicole of Prie Mer). This is where it begins:

Thirty-five years after the assassination of Henry, Surchatain of Lystra, the province is no more and its capital Westford a shadow of its medieval greatness. With the fever now ravaging the palace, the army, and the town, a new Surchatain has ascended the throne of Westford, requiring a loyalty oath for all his subjects and soldiers.

Efran, Captain of the Red Regiment of the Army of Westford, is Polonti—a member of the brown-skinned, black-haired race generally regarded with contempt by Southerners on the Continent, including many in Westford. Knowing of the loyalty oath required on pain of death, Efran lays plans to leave once he has recovered from the fever himself.

But Efran is hindered by entanglements with the Surchatain’s two daughters—one who despises him and one who adores him.

He is appointed guardian of one Chataine. When the palace begins crumbling on its foundations, Efran takes his charge and a street urchin to an abandoned fortress south of Westford in the midst of wolf territory. While he gathers more homeless children at the fortress, the other Chataine prepares to lead an army against him for the legendary treasure hidden in the desolate Abbey of St. Benedict on the Sea.

The Stories of the Abbey of St. Benedict on the Sea comprise 36 novellas, each around 50,000 words, that make for one continuous story from the beginning to a definite end. ​To introduce this series, I'm offering free pdf and epub downloads of all the stories. Each pdf includes links, pronunciations, maps, and an illustration with notes.  (The epubs  contain all of the above except maps.)

Reviews

[Melissa (Semi Hiatus Until After the Holidays) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great conclusion to the trilogy. I have recommended this series to so many people, if you're looking for unusual Christian fiction you should check this out.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book series. I liked how Fletcher was in this book more. It made sense why he wasn't in books 1 and 2 but as I was reading them, I felt like I wanted to hear more from his character.

While number 3 is a good book, it loses a star because the "plot twists" seem like they came out of thin air. The one at the end made sense, but only once you finished the book.

All in all, I totally reccomend this book.

[Karlie Lucas · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like how this ties everything up at the end, though this was not my favorite out of the trilogy. Some parts did seem a bit contrived to me and didn't quite follow the original narrative. I was relieved to learn that most of it was a dream.

[CorkyNSam92 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked the first two books, particularly the first one. I've re-read them frequently. The last one I didn't care for as much. I'm not sure I would have even kept it, but I don't usually keep only part of a series. But perhaps I need to reread it now that I'm older.

[Marie]

Very strange story. It definitely gives you a sense of urgency about sharing the gospel, but it felt a little off
I didn't enjoy it much

[MLOW · Rating 4 out of 5]

My least favorite of the series, but also the most challenging. Yes, as others have noted this one is more than a little strange. But if you roll with it you begin to see the points and parallels the author is creating and those are both challenging and painful in their familiarity. This isn't really a "fun" read, but if you're open to it can open up a very deep dialog with the Lord, which is what makes it a "good" book :)

[Elizabeth Gibbs · Rating 5 out of 5]

This trilogy is a must-read for any woman, young or old! This is the last book in the trilogy and by far the strangest, but it is absolutely worth reading - and as with any book, you can't stop at the end. You HAVE to read the epilogue afterward. It's worth every second! This is the second time I've read through these books and I plan to read them again in the future - they're that good!

[Angela Sellers · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was a little wierd.

[Amanda B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a Christian Fiction Allegory. I thought it was very good, an interesting perspective, and a fun read. Both the story and the behind the scenes meanings were great!

[Kailey (Luminous Libro) · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn't like this one as much as the first one.

[J.M.]

The first book was pretty good, the second not so much, and this third one lost me.

[Sherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this whole series. But this last book wasn't like the others and I must say, I didn't like it as much.

[Kat · Rating 2 out of 5]

All I have to say is wait what? I did not understand what the point of this was. First it's a dream then it's not. Huh?

[Ranger · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is clean romance.

[Marcia Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this one too!