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Shadows
Steeped in mystery, with plenty of heart-pounding elements that keep the pages turning in Days of Avonlea, first-time author Trevor Littleton has fashioned a winning novel in his inaugural effort.
Like well-known author Frank Peretti, Littleton utilizes both the worldly and spiritual realm to briskly move the reader through chapter after chapter.
However, unlike Peretti, who keeps his story lines between the worldly endeavors of his characters separate from the spiritual battle which reins above them, Littleton brings the action from the heavenly ranks right down to ground level, where his protagonist gets to see firsthand exactly how powerful the forces of good and evil are, as the spiritual beings showcase a variety of gifts and talents which dwarf any powers that men might utilize.
Considering that it is Littleton’s first book, the pacing and story line prove to be very worthy of any Christian fiction reader’s time. The book is an easy read, because Littleton doesn’t bog readers down trying to impress upon them a large amount of religious doctrine that can easily grind a suspense/thriller type book to a halt.
What the book does do is introduce characters and allow the reader to become connected with them, whether they are flawed hero Zecheriah Cooper, who countlessly rushes into poor decisions, the angelic crew who use wit and humor as a way of interacting with the lives they touch, or the evil entities that are vying for the right to rule over humans.
Because Littleton goes to great lengths to create believable, flawed human beings and paints very a picture of the spiritual beings that allows easy access to their heart and souls, the reader is drawn into every twist and turn. Shadows presents a book which truly gives readers a good reason to be afraid of the dark.
Unlike today’s slasher horror flicks, where unbelievable plots are simply covered up by throwing more gore and blood at viewers, Shadows utilizes the spiritual realm to drive home the point that there are forces at work which mankind simply can not understand completely. Because the spiritual world is out of our level of comprehension, the things that go bump in the night are often far more scary than anything else.
Littleton has crafted a terrific story, and lets it weave itself out little by little, allowing the reader to imagine and ponder what lies beyond the earthly realm.
Dave Mast - Graphic Publications
Shadows Synopsis
Attorney Zechariah Cooper has lost everything. His marriage. His home. His practice. Now, after relocating to Ohio from Houston, he is losing his clients to fits of hysteria. One by one, each patron succumbs to public outbursts of schizophrenia and lunacy, each believing they have witnessed a man in black watching them from a distance.
Zechariah believes his new neighbors; the Avonleas are behind the phenomena. However, when Zechariah and TV news reporter Elizabeth Eppley befriend the Avonleas, they learn that everything is not as it seems in the hills and hollows of eastern Ohio.
Like well-known author Frank Peretti, Littleton utilizes both the worldly and spiritual realm to briskly move the reader through chapter after chapter.
However, unlike Peretti, who keeps his story lines between the worldly endeavors of his characters separate from the spiritual battle which reins above them, Littleton brings the action from the heavenly ranks right down to ground level, where his protagonist gets to see firsthand exactly how powerful the forces of good and evil are, as the spiritual beings showcase a variety of gifts and talents which dwarf any powers that men might utilize.
Considering that it is Littleton’s first book, the pacing and story line prove to be very worthy of any Christian fiction reader’s time. The book is an easy read, because Littleton doesn’t bog readers down trying to impress upon them a large amount of religious doctrine that can easily grind a suspense/thriller type book to a halt.
What the book does do is introduce characters and allow the reader to become connected with them, whether they are flawed hero Zecheriah Cooper, who countlessly rushes into poor decisions, the angelic crew who use wit and humor as a way of interacting with the lives they touch, or the evil entities that are vying for the right to rule over humans.
Because Littleton goes to great lengths to create believable, flawed human beings and paints very a picture of the spiritual beings that allows easy access to their heart and souls, the reader is drawn into every twist and turn. Shadows presents a book which truly gives readers a good reason to be afraid of the dark.
Unlike today’s slasher horror flicks, where unbelievable plots are simply covered up by throwing more gore and blood at viewers, Shadows utilizes the spiritual realm to drive home the point that there are forces at work which mankind simply can not understand completely. Because the spiritual world is out of our level of comprehension, the things that go bump in the night are often far more scary than anything else.
Littleton has crafted a terrific story, and lets it weave itself out little by little, allowing the reader to imagine and ponder what lies beyond the earthly realm.
Dave Mast - Graphic Publications
Shadows Synopsis
Attorney Zechariah Cooper has lost everything. His marriage. His home. His practice. Now, after relocating to Ohio from Houston, he is losing his clients to fits of hysteria. One by one, each patron succumbs to public outbursts of schizophrenia and lunacy, each believing they have witnessed a man in black watching them from a distance.
Zechariah believes his new neighbors; the Avonleas are behind the phenomena. However, when Zechariah and TV news reporter Elizabeth Eppley befriend the Avonleas, they learn that everything is not as it seems in the hills and hollows of eastern Ohio.
567 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 7, 2010
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December 19, 2012
This book is an amazing read. I loved how Trevor Littleton had the story line based here in Newcomerstown,Ohio and how the book ended in Cleveland,Ohio. It is based on a man who believes in God but his belief is very null at that. Zach moved to Ohio after getting a divorce from his wife, who left him for his friend. Sarah his ex-wife and Bill his ex-friend took his practice from him and left him with no money. Sarah even took his dog out of spite. So he moved to Ohio and started all over with a new law firm and even got a new dog. But then strange things start to happen in the woods around the house that he bought. Zach almost ends up in a car accident on his way to see a client that is in the hospital, when he runs into Elizabeth a news reporter. She ends up going into the hospital with him to try and get a story going. When Elizabeth and Zach decide to go to a local diner and meet up, they then realize that they are being followed. Zach invites Elizabeth over to his parents house for dinner and when he gets there, he sees the people that has been following them there. Zach and Elizabeth then get to know Lukas also known as Logos, Ariel, Cal, Azer, and Hoss. Zach ends up finding out about the Avonlea, that they are actually a group of angels that are sent to be the Watchers of Men. Along the way a few of the Watchers of Men get released from the pits and come back to earth to help the Avonleas fight the oncoming battle. During this time Constantine is set loose upon the earth and holds up in Cleveland,Ohio. When they get to Cleveland they have a hard journey there with Ikon trying to kill Zach at every turn possible and Elizabeth in the hands of Constantine. In the end all 199 Avonleas or angels are set free and only in the end does Ikon a fallen angel say that he is an Avonlea and kills Constantine. When Michael shows up they all bow to him and Michael banish Ikon from the group of angels. He also tells of another war that is going to be happening. All of the angels starts to celebrate, along with Zach and Elizabeth because it is all over.
Trevor Littleton is an amazing author, along with an amazing Pastor here in my hometown. Along with being a Pastor, Trevor is also a family man. He splits his time between his family and friends, being a pastor, and being an author. This is a must read book for everybody. I recommend this book for all adults and young adults as well.
Trevor Littleton is an amazing author, along with an amazing Pastor here in my hometown. Along with being a Pastor, Trevor is also a family man. He splits his time between his family and friends, being a pastor, and being an author. This is a must read book for everybody. I recommend this book for all adults and young adults as well.
September 7, 2015
Our previous pastor wrote this book. It will keep you on the edge of your seat. You won't want to read it at night. It keeps you wanting more. I can't wait for the next book. I read it and thought, "this really could be how the end of times goes down."
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