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The Oneness Cycle #4
Renegade
The line between good and evil blurs in this page-turning, suspenseful Christian fantasy on the border between earth and spirit. After the events in ATTACK, the Oneness returned home in triumph— All except Reese and Tyler, who remain on the road with the subversive cult leader called Jacob. Jacob’s challenge—to lay aside peace for the sword and bring true justice in a world torn apart by evil—haunts Reese, and though all she wants is to go home, it isn’t clear anymore who or what “home” is. When Franz Bertoller, the man responsible for everything wrong in Reese’s world, kills again, Jacob determines to stop him once and for all. He wants to use Reese to do it. And she might just let him. Her choice will change her world forever. RENEGADE is the fourth book in The Oneness Cycle, an urban fantasy series of spiritual warfare novels. If you love page-turning suspense, heart-pounding plotting, and fiction that unveils truth, this series is for you. The Oneness Cycle will make you think, challenge your perceptions of the world around you, and call you to take your place in the battle of good vs evil. Not for the faint of heart! Download RENEGADE and take a side! Life-Changing, Inspirational Christian From the Author Hey, my name is Rachel Starr Thomson. I love Jesus and believe wholeheartedly in the power of fiction to change our lives. While nonfiction may teach us something, fiction allows us to experience it. When we’re experiencing truth, beauty, struggle, and triumph, we find our lives enriched and deepened by what we read. That’s why I write. I want my readers to discover depths of truth about themselves, about the world, and about God that stretch and inspire them. My stories are always clean, but I don’t shy away from hard questions and honest characters. Whoever you are, I believe in you. I believe your life has immeasurable worth. I believe you were personally handcrafted by a loving Creator with a vision and purpose for your life. I believe your struggles, your dreams, and your hurts matter. I believe you walk a path no one else does, one that is intended to benefit the world. I hope you’ll enjoy what you read and come back for more. Most of all, I hope that through my stories, you’ll forge a new depth of connection with the God who truly loves you. Genre-Bending Christian Biblical, Historical, Suspense, Fantasy, Paranormal, Visionary—Always Lyrical, Always Christian, Always Changing the Game Readers would be forgiven for asking what genre exactly Rachel Starr Thomson writes. Her work is described as spiritual, visionary, biblical, fantasy—and literary, poetic, and anchored in the real world. Always a clean read, her books are suitable for teens but have the depth, beauty, and characterization to keep adults riveted. They The Seventh World Trilogy (Worlds Unseen, Burning Light, Coming Day): Classic Christian fantasy in the style of C.S. Lewis. Great for teens & all readers of inspirational fiction. The Prophet Trilogy (Abaddon’s Eve, Comes the Dragon, Beloved): Best described as biblical historical fantasy. Set in a world based on ancient Israel, these books follow four believers in a time when judgment is coming. The Oneness Cycle (Exile, Hive, Attack, Renegade, Rise): Readers call them spiritual warfare fiction.
193 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 13, 2013
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Rachel Starr Thomson
79 books174 followersRachel Starr Thomson is in love with Jesus and convinced the gospel will change the world.
Rachel is a woman of many talents and even more interests: she’s a writer, editor, indie publisher, singer, speaker, Bible study teacher, and world traveler. The author of the Seventh World Trilogy, The Oneness Cycle, and many other books, she also tours North America and other parts of the world as a speaker and spoken-word artist with 1:11 Ministries.
Adventures in the Kingdom launched in 2015 as a way to bring together Rachel’s explorations, in fiction and nonfiction, of what it means to live all of life in the kingdom of God.
Rachel lives in the beautiful Niagara Region of southern Ontario, just down the river from the Falls. She drinks far too much coffee and tea, daydreams of visiting Florida all winter, and hikes the Bruce Trail when she gets a few minutes. A homeschool graduate from a highly creative and entrepreneurial family, she believes we’d all be much better off if we pitched our television sets out the nearest window.
LIFE AND WORK (BRIEFLY)
Rachel began writing on scrap paper sometime around grade 1. Her stories revolved around jungle animals and sometimes pirates (they were actual rats . . . she doesn’t remember if the pun was intended). Back then she also illustrated her own work, a habit she left behind with the scrap paper.
Rachel’s first novel, a humorous romp called Theodore Pharris Saves the Universe, was written when she was 13, followed within a year by the more serious adventure story Reap the Whirlwind. Around that time, she had a life-changing encounter with God.
The next several years were spent getting to know God, developing a new love for the Scriptures, and discovering a passion for ministry through working with a local ministry with international reach, Sommer Haven Ranch International. Although Rachel was raised in a strong Christian home, where discipleship was as much a part of homeschooling as academics, these years were pivotal in making her faith her own.
At age 17, Rachel started writing again, this time penning the essays that became Letters to a Samuel Generation and Heart to Heart: Meeting With God in the Lord’s Prayer.
In 2001, Rachel returned to fiction, writing what would become her bestselling novel and then a bestselling series–Worlds Unseen, book 1 of The Seventh World Trilogy.
A classic fantasy adventure marked by Rachel’s lyrical style, Worlds Unseen encapsulates much of what makes Rachel’s writing unique: fantasy settings with one foot in the real world; adventure stories that explore depths of spiritual truth; and a knack for opening readers’ eyes anew to the beauty of their own world–and of themselves.
In 2003, Rachel began freelance editing, a side job that soon blossomed into a full-time career. Four years later, in 2007, she co-founded Soli Deo Gloria Ballet with Carolyn Currey, an arts ministry that in 2015 would be renamed as 1:11 Ministries. To a team of dancers and singers, Rachel brought the power of words, writing and delivering original narrations, spoken-word poetry, and songs for over a dozen productions. The team has ministered coast-to-coast in Canada as well as in the United States and internationally.
Rachel began publishing her own work under the auspices of Little Dozen Press in 2007, but it was in 2011, with the e-book revolution in full swing, that writing became a true priority again. Since that time Rachel has published many of her older never-published titles and written two new fiction series, The Oneness Cycle and The Prophet Trilogy.
Over 30 of Rachel’s novels, short stories, and nonfiction works are now available in digital editions. Many are available in paperback as well, with more released regularly.
The God she fell in love with as a teenager has remained the focus of Rachel’s life, work, and speaking.
Rachel is a woman of many talents and even more interests: she’s a writer, editor, indie publisher, singer, speaker, Bible study teacher, and world traveler. The author of the Seventh World Trilogy, The Oneness Cycle, and many other books, she also tours North America and other parts of the world as a speaker and spoken-word artist with 1:11 Ministries.
Adventures in the Kingdom launched in 2015 as a way to bring together Rachel’s explorations, in fiction and nonfiction, of what it means to live all of life in the kingdom of God.
Rachel lives in the beautiful Niagara Region of southern Ontario, just down the river from the Falls. She drinks far too much coffee and tea, daydreams of visiting Florida all winter, and hikes the Bruce Trail when she gets a few minutes. A homeschool graduate from a highly creative and entrepreneurial family, she believes we’d all be much better off if we pitched our television sets out the nearest window.
LIFE AND WORK (BRIEFLY)
Rachel began writing on scrap paper sometime around grade 1. Her stories revolved around jungle animals and sometimes pirates (they were actual rats . . . she doesn’t remember if the pun was intended). Back then she also illustrated her own work, a habit she left behind with the scrap paper.
Rachel’s first novel, a humorous romp called Theodore Pharris Saves the Universe, was written when she was 13, followed within a year by the more serious adventure story Reap the Whirlwind. Around that time, she had a life-changing encounter with God.
The next several years were spent getting to know God, developing a new love for the Scriptures, and discovering a passion for ministry through working with a local ministry with international reach, Sommer Haven Ranch International. Although Rachel was raised in a strong Christian home, where discipleship was as much a part of homeschooling as academics, these years were pivotal in making her faith her own.
At age 17, Rachel started writing again, this time penning the essays that became Letters to a Samuel Generation and Heart to Heart: Meeting With God in the Lord’s Prayer.
In 2001, Rachel returned to fiction, writing what would become her bestselling novel and then a bestselling series–Worlds Unseen, book 1 of The Seventh World Trilogy.
A classic fantasy adventure marked by Rachel’s lyrical style, Worlds Unseen encapsulates much of what makes Rachel’s writing unique: fantasy settings with one foot in the real world; adventure stories that explore depths of spiritual truth; and a knack for opening readers’ eyes anew to the beauty of their own world–and of themselves.
In 2003, Rachel began freelance editing, a side job that soon blossomed into a full-time career. Four years later, in 2007, she co-founded Soli Deo Gloria Ballet with Carolyn Currey, an arts ministry that in 2015 would be renamed as 1:11 Ministries. To a team of dancers and singers, Rachel brought the power of words, writing and delivering original narrations, spoken-word poetry, and songs for over a dozen productions. The team has ministered coast-to-coast in Canada as well as in the United States and internationally.
Rachel began publishing her own work under the auspices of Little Dozen Press in 2007, but it was in 2011, with the e-book revolution in full swing, that writing became a true priority again. Since that time Rachel has published many of her older never-published titles and written two new fiction series, The Oneness Cycle and The Prophet Trilogy.
Over 30 of Rachel’s novels, short stories, and nonfiction works are now available in digital editions. Many are available in paperback as well, with more released regularly.
The God she fell in love with as a teenager has remained the focus of Rachel’s life, work, and speaking.
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January 22, 2016
Reese isn't sure when it happened, but she's lost her ability to pray. Prayer was never really her thing anyway. She is a warrior, and her gift is an ability to fight like few others can. Battling the forces of darkness is her way of taping into the Spirit and feeling alive in her Oneness. With her faith ebbing, doubt plaguing her, and guilt eating her from the inside out, she is no longer fighting darkness. The evil that trails her is drawn by her wordless craving for their power. Under the influence of Jacob, a corrupted member of the Oneness, Reese draws closer and closer to accepting the help of demons.
Tyler refuses to leave Reese as she follows her trail of questioning. His budding connection to the Spirit seems to grow as Reese's fades, and he is not swayed by Jacob's silver-tongued defense of the demons.
Whatever you do, do not jump into the middle of this series! Starting with this book would be a huge mistake. Book three, Attack, remains my favorite. This book didn't have quite the same emotional depth, but it was a good resolution to all the turmoil of the previous two books. I'm curious to see where the final book goes.
Tyler refuses to leave Reese as she follows her trail of questioning. His budding connection to the Spirit seems to grow as Reese's fades, and he is not swayed by Jacob's silver-tongued defense of the demons.
Whatever you do, do not jump into the middle of this series! Starting with this book would be a huge mistake. Book three, Attack, remains my favorite. This book didn't have quite the same emotional depth, but it was a good resolution to all the turmoil of the previous two books. I'm curious to see where the final book goes.
December 4, 2017
Rachel Starr Thomson is one of my most favorite authors. These Oneness books are simply INCREDIBLE if you like Robin Hardy, Bodie Thoene, Ted Dekker, and Frank Peretti, you are going to love this author too. She dives into the spirit realm unlike most authors. She draws you in from the first page to the very last. She includes a bit of romance for those who read primarily inspirational romance.
June 24, 2023
Gets even better
Reese, Chris, Tyler and the entire cell has a big job to do. The evil that had been working with Jacob is not who they thought. This person is evil throughout. Reese is losing herself and Chris is desperate to find her. They should never have split up.
This is an interesting story about faith and why we believe. It is a story of redemption and promise of a better tomorrow.
Read on my friends.
Reese, Chris, Tyler and the entire cell has a big job to do. The evil that had been working with Jacob is not who they thought. This person is evil throughout. Reese is losing herself and Chris is desperate to find her. They should never have split up.
This is an interesting story about faith and why we believe. It is a story of redemption and promise of a better tomorrow.
Read on my friends.
June 19, 2019
Suspenseful
This has been probably my favorite book thus far. It is full of lots of food for thought situations and definitely pushes you towards the deep end of it. Can't stop now.
This has been probably my favorite book thus far. It is full of lots of food for thought situations and definitely pushes you towards the deep end of it. Can't stop now.
January 16, 2023
It took awhile for me to get into this series, but this book was so good! Full of action, struggling to find the truth, falling to the dark side but pulling out just in time, and a bunch of different plot lines merging together!
August 31, 2018
Loved it.
An exciting follow up in the series. But it was too short. I read through the last two books in on afternoon.
An exciting follow up in the series. But it was too short. I read through the last two books in on afternoon.
September 27, 2016
Renegade is the fourth book in "The Oneness Cycle" series. I love this series. Think Ted Dekker or Frank Peretti. Good writing, loads of action, demons, flawed humans, and plenty of characters to love and hate. I give this one five stars. They just keep getting better. More of the spiritual aspect and the backstory comes out in this one. I can recommend for ages 16 and up.
January 2, 2017
Good story
This is my favorite out of all 4 books so far. Lots of action. The way the author goes from one event to another is fun. The characters really learned what they needed to.
This is my favorite out of all 4 books so far. Lots of action. The way the author goes from one event to another is fun. The characters really learned what they needed to.
May 23, 2016
Really good but there was more curse words. :(
September 19, 2016
Great series
I love this series it is a page turner and you never know what will happen next. I highly recommend it
I love this series it is a page turner and you never know what will happen next. I highly recommend it
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