The Final Adversary

The House of Winslow #12

by Gilbert Morris

Estranged from his family, prizefighter Barney Winslow buries his bitterness in drink, women, and the prize ring, but when his drinking becomes uncontrollable, Barney must find a way to come to terms with himself and undo the harm he has inflicted on saloon girl Katie Sullivan

Genres: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Christian, Historical, Romance, Historical Romance

301 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

also published under the name Gilbert L. Morris

Gilbert Morris was one of today's best-known Christian novelists. He lived in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with his wife, Johnnie. He is the father to Lynn Morris and Alan Morris

Series:
* Adventures of Kerrigan Kids
* American Century
* Appomattox Saga
* Barney Buck
* Bonnets and Bugles
* Cheney Duvall, M.D. (with Lynn Morris)
* Cheney and Shiloh: The Inheritance (with Lynn Morris)
* Chronicles of the Golden Frontier
* The Creole (with Lynn Morris)
* Danielle Ross Mystery
* Daystar Voyages
* Dixie Morris Animal Adventures
* Far Fields (with Robert Funderburk)
* House of Winslow
* Jacques and Cleo: Cat Detectives
* Katy Steele Adventures (with Alan Morris)
* Lady Trent Mystery
* Liberty Bell
* Lions of Judah
* Lone Star Legacy
* Omega (with Lynn Morris and Alan Morris)
* The Price of Liberty (with Robert Funderburk)
* Reno Western Saga
* Seven Sleepers
* Seven Sleepers: The Lost Chronicles
* Singing River
* Spirit of Appalachia (with Aaron McCarver)
* Too Smart Jones
*

Reviews

[Brian]

This may be the best yet in the series by Gilbert Morris. The House of Winslow continues to the dawn of the twentieth century. The plot is perhaps the most creative. The cast of characters is compelling, and the plot doesn’t come across as contrived. The book is fast-paced and full of adventure. While still adopting most of the ordinary formula for the series, The Final Adversary manages to plot an unpredictable path. I was engaged in the story from start to finish!

[Debby]

A book series that I read in the 90s and am revisiting many years later. The story centers on a family whose family first came over on the Mayflower and has been intertwined with American history in the years to follow. This story focuses on the black sheep of the family who is sent to prison, follows Christ and becomes a missionary to Liberia. The story drags in some places, but it is still a touching read. Perhaps you will reflect on your own spiritual journey along the way.

[Ruth]

I was quite disappointed in this book. The author didn't seem to do his homework regarding what mission work was like to the darkest tribes in Africa in the 19th century. Much of it was simply unbelievable. I get so frustrated when a story loses it's ability to remain believable.

[Mary Pinkston]

Enjoyed

I have read and re-read some of this series. This was just as expected a good enjoyable read. The author correctly writes about the different mission visions of missionaries. Also the huge step of faith to move from the coast into the interior of Africa

[Susan]

xcellent Christian author

[Arnetta]

I think I have loved every book by Gilbert Morris i've ever read. This one touched my heart more as there is a section set in Africa.

[Diane]

Barney and Katie and Andy and Awful become missionaries in Africa.

[Debbie Lockledge]

The Final Adversary, part of The House of Winslow series, is another great book true to the entire series. Barney Winslow opens the book in bad shape and out of sorts with his family. With the help of great friend and some Divine intervention, he finds himself in Africa as a missionary with a group of people committed to their cause & each other. It's s great book that will take you on an incredible journey across several continents, overcoming enormous odds but in the end fulfilling his mission to spread the Gospel.

[Carol]

This was hard to put down, & there are other things I need to do! Barney Winslow is Mark Winslow's oldest son. He doesn't feel appreciated by his family, and becomes a boxer, where he finally feels accepted for something he can do. However, at one point he gets drunk & is found outside a jewelry store that's been robbed with the gun that was used to murder the owner in his lap!

[Rachel]

This series by Gilbert Morris is one of my absolute favorites. Each book follows at least one member of a generation in the Winslow family tree and the member(s) gets saved and finds true love. There's also some commentary on the social conditions of the time frame. Truly interesting.

[Partridge Public]

Morris, Gilbert PB

[Conni]

Book 12

[Tami Burkholder]

This was one of the best in the series.

[Carolyn]

I liked this story. It is a continuation of the of the Winslow family from 1894-1900. Barney and Katie go to Liberia as missionaries to the tribes there.

[Liz]

A little different, but still loved reading it!

[Jencey/]

This book took place during the 1894 and beyond.