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Harbingers #12
The Village
The team arrives in Newland, North Carolina, confused, uncertain, and emotionally wounded. Expecting the kind of warm greeting that is legendary in southern towns, they find instead a village whose people want nothing more than to force the "tourists" to move on, something our team refuses to do. Then, in a blink of an eye, a painful transition takes place. Everything changes-and not for the good. Newland has become New Land, a place similar to the one where they had just spent the night. Sadly, similar isn't enough. With the help of someone they remember as a lost little girl, they undertake the most challenging mystery they've ever faced. They must succeed; the lives of scores of people as well as their own depend on the solving of a problem they barely understand. The clock is running out for them and it is running fast.
116 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 1877
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Alton Gansky
74 books121 followersAlton Gansky is the author of 30 books--24 of them novels, including the Angel Award winner Terminal Justice and Christy Award finalist A Ship Possessed. A frequent speaker at writing conferences, he holds a BA and MA degrees in biblical studies. Alton and his wife reside in Southern California.
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December 26, 2017
Littlefoot returns
Remember footprints in the snow from book 4? Well she's back for an out of this world adventure...think Twilight Zone. This adventure like the previous books grab hold with a new mystery that doesn't let you breathe until the last page.
Remember footprints in the snow from book 4? Well she's back for an out of this world adventure...think Twilight Zone. This adventure like the previous books grab hold with a new mystery that doesn't let you breathe until the last page.
February 7, 2026
Alton Gansky’s “The Village” is a captivating read that masterfully blends suspense with a profound exploration of the human spirit. From the very first page, I was drawn in by the enjoyable prose, which flows effortlessly while maintaining a sense of urgency and wonder.
The story itself is incredibly compelling, built around a mysterious premise that keeps you guessing until the very end. Gansky has a gift for creating relatable characters who feel like people you might actually know, making their struggles and triumphs resonate on a personal level.
What truly sets this book apart is how it inspires themes of friendship and care. It beautifully illustrates how people can form deep bonds despite their differences, especially when faced with the unknown. The narrative touches on the very best sides of humanity, highlighting the power of sacrifice, love, and genuine connection. It is a thought-provoking and heartwarming mystery that lingers.
The story itself is incredibly compelling, built around a mysterious premise that keeps you guessing until the very end. Gansky has a gift for creating relatable characters who feel like people you might actually know, making their struggles and triumphs resonate on a personal level.
What truly sets this book apart is how it inspires themes of friendship and care. It beautifully illustrates how people can form deep bonds despite their differences, especially when faced with the unknown. The narrative touches on the very best sides of humanity, highlighting the power of sacrifice, love, and genuine connection. It is a thought-provoking and heartwarming mystery that lingers.
July 23, 2019
Great Series
I stumbled upon this series awhile ago. Alton Gansky along with Angela Hunt, Frank Peretti and Bill Myers (all established authors) each write from a continuing characters point of view of the story. The book The Village is part of is The Probing. I highly recommend you start from the first book The Invitation. I know this sounds confusing but once you start reading you'll understand.
I stumbled upon this series awhile ago. Alton Gansky along with Angela Hunt, Frank Peretti and Bill Myers (all established authors) each write from a continuing characters point of view of the story. The book The Village is part of is The Probing. I highly recommend you start from the first book The Invitation. I know this sounds confusing but once you start reading you'll understand.
December 13, 2019
Another superb story in this mind-bending series. The “village” is unlike any you’re likely to encounter this side of the multi-verse. It was also great to see the amazing “Littlefoot” back in action.
August 20, 2024
*I picked this book randomly and started with this one. Idk if it needs to be read in order*
Definitely out of the norm of what I’d usually go for..
I do want to pick up the next, or maybe the first so it was good enough to want to read another one..
Kinda ??
Some suspense Good character build and overall good read tho I guess high 3/ low 4
Definitely out of the norm of what I’d usually go for..
I do want to pick up the next, or maybe the first so it was good enough to want to read another one..
Kinda ??
Some suspense Good character build and overall good read tho I guess high 3/ low 4
April 4, 2016
This episode is written in the voice of Tank. I do like Tank. The gentle giant and healer of the group.
Our reduced team of four is sent to a small town in North Carolina which is for all intents and purposes deserted. Except for a handful of people who hardly roll out the red carpet when our team arrives. And then there's one real strange character who Tank nicknames Tockticky.
After an unsettled first night, they seek out some breakfast and soon thereafter things get really weird. Alternative reality weird. Surprisingly, an old friend re-appears, Littlefoot, who is no longer little, in fact is all grown up.
Together with their old friend our gang must discover the way to get back and solve the mystery of why the village is so deserted.
This is lots of fun if you allow your imagination to go a little wild.
Our reduced team of four is sent to a small town in North Carolina which is for all intents and purposes deserted. Except for a handful of people who hardly roll out the red carpet when our team arrives. And then there's one real strange character who Tank nicknames Tockticky.
After an unsettled first night, they seek out some breakfast and soon thereafter things get really weird. Alternative reality weird. Surprisingly, an old friend re-appears, Littlefoot, who is no longer little, in fact is all grown up.
Together with their old friend our gang must discover the way to get back and solve the mystery of why the village is so deserted.
This is lots of fun if you allow your imagination to go a little wild.
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