Tension between 15-year-old Emma Barlow and her much older nemesis, Pompous Jack, continues to rise. Escalating conflict ensues.
Trying to embrace a job she didn’t want, Emma must fight against Jack. He seeks to control her. She seeks to break free. He strives to dominate her. She strives to regain her tenuous standing.
Through it all, the Sovereign continues to tell Emma, “Trust me.” But is Emma’s newfound faith strong enough?
She tries. She really does. But each step forward, seems to result in two steps back.
Even more troubling, will their escalating struggle move from this world into the spiritual realm?
Will she end up battling the devil incarnate?
A supernatural showdown is assured. The outcome is not.Dueling the A Speculative Fiction Novella is book 3 in The Next High Priest Series of page-turning YA novellas.
Peter DeHaan writes about biblical Christianity. He urges Christians to push past status quo faith and reexamine their spiritual practices.
Many people feel church let them down. Peter seeks to encourage them as they search for a place to belong.
He’s not afraid to ask tough questions. This sometimes makes religious people squirm, but he does this out of love to encourage them to become more of who God intends them to be.
Peter earned his doctorate from Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary, awarded with high distinction.