Into Shadow's Fire

by Mark Castleberry

Jon Vega and his friends have returned from the far reaches of the stars, only to find that a shadow empire has taken over known space. Thermonte Electrik, now the Pagonic Emperor, awaits for the return of his only friend, Soshiana to help him take control of what should be rightly his. On the world of Sulia a cry for help is heard. Jon and his friends head to Sulia to help rescue them from the shadow's grip, and together with the Missionary, Jon and Nicolea work to find a way to get the people off-world and to a safe haven. With the experience of everything he has seen, will Jon discover what it is to serve the Lord of Light, and have his faith in mankind strengthened?
This is a fast-paced story of the continuing battle between light against dark and learning about the past to help fight against the shadows of the future. This book openly promotes Christian values and morals.

208 pages, Paperback

Published October 16, 2023

About the author

Mark Castleberry has been a fan of science fiction and fantasy fan since childhood. He grew up on a lake in Alabama, wanting to write since high school. All the characters and stories have been lodged in his head for many years and writing them down for most of his life never having anything published, until the Internet opened up and self-publishing became an option. Now he resides in Missouri with his wife and two cats. He now writes a very imaginatively, fast-paced series of books and stories with Christian influences that just may leave you breathless. His books contain Christian morals and values, and the tales weaved into it come from the Bible.
In addition to writing books and stories for the young adult audience, he runs the Stranger and Pilgrims Podcast, which host old time radio stories and audio dramas that can open up your imagination. You can follow the author on several social media sites as well as his website.

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Reviews

[Mark Castleberry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like a lot of great science fiction, this book is an allegory for the world around us and wastes no time in exploring the subjects of faith and religious persecution. Mark Castleberry’s writing will quickly resonate with a great many readers, shining a light on the experience of having to flee for your life because your faith offends the regime in which you live. These themes are explored in the beautiful world that the author has created, a stunning and creative universe that serves as the perfect backdrop to this story. The tale of Thermonte was expertly woven into the wider narrative to help expand the world of the story and create a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the threat the people of Sulia faced, aided in no small part by Thermonte’s excellent characterization. Overall, Into Shadow’s Fire is a worthy entry into the series and continues pushing the saga toward its powerful message.

Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite