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Harbingers #9-12
Cycle Three: The Probing
Myers, Peretti, Hunt, and Gansky Offer Latest Harbingers Volume
Cycle Three of the Harbingers series offers more suspense, more chills, and a deeper look into the battle for light in a growing darkness.
In Myers's "Leviathan," the team heads to Hollywood for a taping of the new TV pilot, Live or Die, the Ultimate Reality. Little do they realize the depths of darkness they are about to enter--a darkness that, unless they stop it, will soon spread across the globe.
Frank Peretti's "The Mind Pirates" offers a rousing story featuring bizarre visions and memories of a murder, a kidnapping by 17th-century pirates, and an earring with mysterious powers. The team must overcome the ruthless scheming of an evil, hidden nemesis.
In "Hybrids" from Angela Hunt, the sight of two children chills the team to their bones. Seeking rest and relaxation, the four friends must instead find answers to the arrival and mission of two mysterious black-eyed children.
In "The Village" from Alton Gansky, a visit to a guarded and secretive small town in North Carolina becomes the most challenging mystery they've ever faced--as they race to solve a problem they barely understand before time runs out.
Cycle Three of the Harbingers series offers more suspense, more chills, and a deeper look into the battle for light in a growing darkness.
In Myers's "Leviathan," the team heads to Hollywood for a taping of the new TV pilot, Live or Die, the Ultimate Reality. Little do they realize the depths of darkness they are about to enter--a darkness that, unless they stop it, will soon spread across the globe.
Frank Peretti's "The Mind Pirates" offers a rousing story featuring bizarre visions and memories of a murder, a kidnapping by 17th-century pirates, and an earring with mysterious powers. The team must overcome the ruthless scheming of an evil, hidden nemesis.
In "Hybrids" from Angela Hunt, the sight of two children chills the team to their bones. Seeking rest and relaxation, the four friends must instead find answers to the arrival and mission of two mysterious black-eyed children.
In "The Village" from Alton Gansky, a visit to a guarded and secretive small town in North Carolina becomes the most challenging mystery they've ever faced--as they race to solve a problem they barely understand before time runs out.
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First published December 5, 2017
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Bill Myers
332 books393 followersBill Myers was born into a Christian home, and although as a child he became bored with Christianity, he decided at the University of Washington quote, to "make God my boss." Ironically, at the University his worst subject was writing. He claims to have prayed, and said that he would be able to do anything for God, except write. Even so, he has become a prominent Christian writer, and has a large amount of successful books and films to his credit.
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January 29, 2018
3.5 stars
The Probing is four short stories about a misfit team that gets sent on crazy adventures. The don't know who provides for their trips or who even sends them, but they must work together if they want to make it out alive. I have read a few books by Bill Myers before with this same theme that I enjoyed, and I was really excited to get ahold of this one. A couple of the stories were a bit confusing at times ( the reason for 3 stars ) but other than that I really enjoyed this book.
My favorite stories in this book were Leviathan by Bill Myers and The Village by Alton Gansky. Hybrids by Angela Hunt came in close behind those two, while The Mind Pirates by Frank Peretti lacked a little for me. I was confused for pretty much the first half of The Mind Pirates. Stuff started to fall into place a little after being half way through and I was able to understand / get into the story more.
I really enjoyed the authors writing style and while they were different, I felt like each book flowed well into the next. I loved how each story was told from a different members point of view.
There were a few dry moments for me, but overall I really enjoyed this book. I will definitely want to read the other ones in this series.
"I received a free copy of this book from Bethany House in exchange of my honest review. All thoughts are my own and I wasn't required to write a positive review"
The Probing is four short stories about a misfit team that gets sent on crazy adventures. The don't know who provides for their trips or who even sends them, but they must work together if they want to make it out alive. I have read a few books by Bill Myers before with this same theme that I enjoyed, and I was really excited to get ahold of this one. A couple of the stories were a bit confusing at times ( the reason for 3 stars ) but other than that I really enjoyed this book.
My favorite stories in this book were Leviathan by Bill Myers and The Village by Alton Gansky. Hybrids by Angela Hunt came in close behind those two, while The Mind Pirates by Frank Peretti lacked a little for me. I was confused for pretty much the first half of The Mind Pirates. Stuff started to fall into place a little after being half way through and I was able to understand / get into the story more.
I really enjoyed the authors writing style and while they were different, I felt like each book flowed well into the next. I loved how each story was told from a different members point of view.
There were a few dry moments for me, but overall I really enjoyed this book. I will definitely want to read the other ones in this series.
"I received a free copy of this book from Bethany House in exchange of my honest review. All thoughts are my own and I wasn't required to write a positive review"
January 21, 2018
Probing is Cycle Three in the Harbingers series of supernatural thrillers. Be sure to read Cycles One and Two before this one. This volume is comprised of four novellas; “Leviathan” by Bill Myers, “The Mind Pirates” by Frank Peretti, “Hybrids” by Angela Hunt, and “The Village” by Alton Gansky. This review will be a bit different from my normal ones due to the unique nature of this series. While each novella does have certain elements which are tied up at the end, there is very much a huge overarching storyline that builds upon each previous novella. So as not to spoil anything, this review will be intentionally vague on details.
This is my favorite book in the series to date! It's fabulous! The four main characters, Brenda, Professor McKinney, Andi, and Tank are once again facing extraordinary situations that are both thrilling and chilling. This time their adventures take them from Hollywood to the Carribean to Florida and then to North Carolina. This volume also has appearances from two other minor characters who first appeared in episodes 1 and 4 which I really enjoyed. Some questions which were raised in Invitation and The Assault are finally answered while others are brought up and left unresolved for now as the saga continues.
There were a few pages in the beginning of “The Mind Pirates” where I was very confused about the setting and what was going on. For a bit, I thought that Peretti had gone way too far into the realm of the fantastical and I was sort of annoyed. But then as the story progressed it began to make sense and when that novella concluded I found myself loving how it all wrapped up.
"Hybrids" might just be the creepiest of the episodes in the series thus far and I found "The Village" to be extremely interesting due to the references to parallel dimensions. I have been intrigued by the idea of parallel and/or alternate dimensions ever since reading Louis L'Amour's The Haunted Mesa a couple decades ago.
Overall, this volume of episodes 9-12 of Harbingers is a phenomenal read! The slight lack of cohesiveness that I felt with Cycle Two is gone in this book and it flowed very well across the four stories. Myers, Peretti, Hunt, and Gansky have again created a spellbinding collection of stories that draw in the reader and keep us guessing. The plot has thickened for sure and I eagerly await Cycle Four to find out what will happen next.
Recommended for 18+ due to some slightly adult themes in "Leviathan". There was nothing explicit at all, but the nature of some of the situations just didn't feel appropriate for under 18 to me.
This is my favorite book in the series to date! It's fabulous! The four main characters, Brenda, Professor McKinney, Andi, and Tank are once again facing extraordinary situations that are both thrilling and chilling. This time their adventures take them from Hollywood to the Carribean to Florida and then to North Carolina. This volume also has appearances from two other minor characters who first appeared in episodes 1 and 4 which I really enjoyed. Some questions which were raised in Invitation and The Assault are finally answered while others are brought up and left unresolved for now as the saga continues.
There were a few pages in the beginning of “The Mind Pirates” where I was very confused about the setting and what was going on. For a bit, I thought that Peretti had gone way too far into the realm of the fantastical and I was sort of annoyed. But then as the story progressed it began to make sense and when that novella concluded I found myself loving how it all wrapped up.
"Hybrids" might just be the creepiest of the episodes in the series thus far and I found "The Village" to be extremely interesting due to the references to parallel dimensions. I have been intrigued by the idea of parallel and/or alternate dimensions ever since reading Louis L'Amour's The Haunted Mesa a couple decades ago.
Overall, this volume of episodes 9-12 of Harbingers is a phenomenal read! The slight lack of cohesiveness that I felt with Cycle Two is gone in this book and it flowed very well across the four stories. Myers, Peretti, Hunt, and Gansky have again created a spellbinding collection of stories that draw in the reader and keep us guessing. The plot has thickened for sure and I eagerly await Cycle Four to find out what will happen next.
Recommended for 18+ due to some slightly adult themes in "Leviathan". There was nothing explicit at all, but the nature of some of the situations just didn't feel appropriate for under 18 to me.
January 5, 2018
Probing
Cycle Three of the Harbingers Series
by Frank Peretti; Angela Hunt; Bill Myers; Alton Gansky
Bethany House
Bethany House Publishers
Christian
Pub Date 05 Dec 2017
I am reviewing a copy of Probing through Bethany House and Netgalley:
Cycle three of the Harbinger series does not disappoint! It is full of more mystery and suspense and a deeper look at the power of light over darkness!
In the first book Leviatian Myers, has the team headed to the taping of a new television pilot to Live or Die; The Ultimate Reality. What they don't understand is the level of darkness they are about to enter.
In Frank Peretti's The Mind Pirates the Story has strange visions, and memories of murder, even kidnappings by seventeenth century pirates, and earring with mysterious powers. The team has to overcome the ruthless scheming of an evil, Hidden nemesis.
Angela Hunt's Hybrid, shows the team seeing two children, the site of them chills the team to their bones. In order to find rest and relation the team must find out what the mission of these two black eyed children is.
The Village by Alton Gansky takes the team to a small secretive town in North Carolina and brings them to the most challenging mystery they faced to date. Where they are forced to solve a mystery they can't quite grasp, before time runs out.
I give The Probing five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
I give The Probing five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
December 16, 2017
Probing is a Christian supernatural suspense. It is the third book in the Harbingers series but the reader really needs to read books one and two first as the action follows on.
Once more there are four stories, each from a different viewpoint and by a different author - Bill Myers, Frank Peretti, Angela Hunt and Alton Gansky. The stories are all unique and follow on chronologically.
The fight against evil forces continues. The novel shows it is always best to fight evil with prayer.
Faith in God can help give us the correct moral compass. "If it wasn't for God, I'd never have the strength to do what is right." We have to do right no matter what others around us are doing.
The small band of friends continue to have adventures, trying to slay evil along the way.
All the authors have very imaginative ideas but with the core value of God and saving His people.
I am enjoying this unique Harbingers series and am hoping there will be a book four.
I received this book for free. A favourable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.
Once more there are four stories, each from a different viewpoint and by a different author - Bill Myers, Frank Peretti, Angela Hunt and Alton Gansky. The stories are all unique and follow on chronologically.
The fight against evil forces continues. The novel shows it is always best to fight evil with prayer.
Faith in God can help give us the correct moral compass. "If it wasn't for God, I'd never have the strength to do what is right." We have to do right no matter what others around us are doing.
The small band of friends continue to have adventures, trying to slay evil along the way.
All the authors have very imaginative ideas but with the core value of God and saving His people.
I am enjoying this unique Harbingers series and am hoping there will be a book four.
I received this book for free. A favourable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.
December 1, 2017
Probing is the third in the series of Christian books. You have a group of four strangers that met up and found they each have a special gift. When I say gift I mean Supernatural gift. In this series the first story is about reality and boy howdy does it. Become real. Where it is real is just as important. In the second story it is the team on vacation when they see a special ship and this ship is very different y'all, in more than one way. How you may ask? Well I'll tell you... You have to read the book. The Third put the team at Andyi's grandparents when two children that have something very special about them show up. They cause this story to make you have Goosebumps and to have Goosebumps on top of Goosebumps. In the Fourth story the team goes to South Carolina and the town is trying to get rid of them, when I say get rid of them I mean permanently get rid of them, but with GOD on their side who do you think is going to win? This one has a great straight on mystery. This book is good, better, best if You catch my drift. The LORD knows exactly what HE is doing. I received a copy of this book from the Publisher and Netgalley; all the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
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November 13, 2017
This is the third book in the Harbingers series, which is in itself an interesting thing. Four well-known Christian authors came together to write these books, and in the intro the writing is referred to as a kind of game with two rules – Each of us would write as if we were one of the characters in the series. Instead of the four of us writing one novella together, we would write it like a TV series. There would be an overarching storyline into which we’d plug our individual novellas, with each story written from our character’s point of view (from the introduction to the book).
In Myers’ “Leviathan” the team heads to the taping of a new reality show, which is a bit more real than normal shows. This was an interesting story, but it felt unfinished to me. I would love to see the idea here fleshed out in a full-length novel.
Peretti’s “The Mind Pirates” finds the team back on vacation at the beach – and still unable to relax. They run into a real life pirate ship with some interesting technology. While I normally love Peretti’s writing (The Visitation is one of my all-time favorite books), “The Mind Pirates” struck me as a bit silly. With more humor written into the story, it would have been fantastic – written as a serious novella, it’s just strange.
Hunt’s “Hybrids” puts the team back at Andi’s grandparent’s house on the beach, this time encountering two creepy black-eyed children. I really liked this story. There was just enough of the creepy, spine-tingling factor to make it enjoyable, and Hunt does a good job setting up a really interesting continuing storyline.
Gansky’s “The Village” was hands-down my favorite. The team visits a secretive little town in South Carolina, a town that seems bent on getting rid of them, and they uncover the strangest mystery so far. This is the third time Gansky’s story has been my favorite. I hadn’t heard of Alton Gansky before I read the first book in the series, but I’ve added some of his books to my to-be-read list because I enjoy his writing so much.
Overall, Probing is a nice addition to the Harbingers series. This is the first time I felt like some of the writers were writing with a “let’s see you get out of this one!” chuckle, but that’s fun and could lead to some really cool stuff in book 4.
In Myers’ “Leviathan” the team heads to the taping of a new reality show, which is a bit more real than normal shows. This was an interesting story, but it felt unfinished to me. I would love to see the idea here fleshed out in a full-length novel.
Peretti’s “The Mind Pirates” finds the team back on vacation at the beach – and still unable to relax. They run into a real life pirate ship with some interesting technology. While I normally love Peretti’s writing (The Visitation is one of my all-time favorite books), “The Mind Pirates” struck me as a bit silly. With more humor written into the story, it would have been fantastic – written as a serious novella, it’s just strange.
Hunt’s “Hybrids” puts the team back at Andi’s grandparent’s house on the beach, this time encountering two creepy black-eyed children. I really liked this story. There was just enough of the creepy, spine-tingling factor to make it enjoyable, and Hunt does a good job setting up a really interesting continuing storyline.
Gansky’s “The Village” was hands-down my favorite. The team visits a secretive little town in South Carolina, a town that seems bent on getting rid of them, and they uncover the strangest mystery so far. This is the third time Gansky’s story has been my favorite. I hadn’t heard of Alton Gansky before I read the first book in the series, but I’ve added some of his books to my to-be-read list because I enjoy his writing so much.
Overall, Probing is a nice addition to the Harbingers series. This is the first time I felt like some of the writers were writing with a “let’s see you get out of this one!” chuckle, but that’s fun and could lead to some really cool stuff in book 4.
December 20, 2017
Our ragtag team of heroes are back to tackle the newest evil lurking around every corner, and dimension.
The third installment of the Harbingers series picks things up where the team left off. Bill Myers starts things off with Leviathan, where our team has been invited to Hollywood for a taping of a new reality show, Live or Die: The Ultimate Reality. Things get a little too tense when they realize how much control the dark side has over those involved. Frank Peretti continues the story taking us on an amazing adventure with The Mind Pirates. The team has to deal with an enchanted pirate earring and an evil scheme at sea. Part three, Hybrids by Angela Hunt, gets even more chilling as the team encounters two children with black eyes and a pregnant woman who is no longer pregnant with no recollection of what happened to her baby. Our story concludes with The Village from Alton Gansky, where the team is sent to the Blue Ridge Mountains to a town that is more mysterious than anything they have ever encountered. And with this team, that is saying a lot.
If you are a fan of supernatural suspense you have probably heard of and read one or more of these authors. I don’t know whose idea it was to get them together in this way, but it works. Each book in the series gets better. You do have to enjoy the supernatural aspect to get into these books. While it is beneficial to have read both the previous installments, I wouldn’t say it is absolutely necessary. Each story is broken up with enough backstory that the reader can tell what is happening if they haven’t read the previous two. Just like most of the works I have read by these authors, there is a lot written that we can’t explain and some of the events will make you scratch your head, but these characters tackle each situation they encounter and bring it to life for the reader. It is nice that there isn’t a lot of time between releases of each book; with each author only writing a quarter of the story, it doesn’t take them as long to get it out to the anxiously awaiting readers. I do enjoy how each section is from a different character’s view point. Each author has done a fantastic job embodying their character and bringing in to life in a realistic manner. I don’t particularly care for a few of the characters, however it is in the way I’m not really supposed to care for them, which can actually make them more memorable and enjoyable. I recommend this book to those readers who enjoy a supernatural suspense story by some of the best in the business. Putting these four together was a great idea and I can’t wait to see what they come up with next.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.
The third installment of the Harbingers series picks things up where the team left off. Bill Myers starts things off with Leviathan, where our team has been invited to Hollywood for a taping of a new reality show, Live or Die: The Ultimate Reality. Things get a little too tense when they realize how much control the dark side has over those involved. Frank Peretti continues the story taking us on an amazing adventure with The Mind Pirates. The team has to deal with an enchanted pirate earring and an evil scheme at sea. Part three, Hybrids by Angela Hunt, gets even more chilling as the team encounters two children with black eyes and a pregnant woman who is no longer pregnant with no recollection of what happened to her baby. Our story concludes with The Village from Alton Gansky, where the team is sent to the Blue Ridge Mountains to a town that is more mysterious than anything they have ever encountered. And with this team, that is saying a lot.
If you are a fan of supernatural suspense you have probably heard of and read one or more of these authors. I don’t know whose idea it was to get them together in this way, but it works. Each book in the series gets better. You do have to enjoy the supernatural aspect to get into these books. While it is beneficial to have read both the previous installments, I wouldn’t say it is absolutely necessary. Each story is broken up with enough backstory that the reader can tell what is happening if they haven’t read the previous two. Just like most of the works I have read by these authors, there is a lot written that we can’t explain and some of the events will make you scratch your head, but these characters tackle each situation they encounter and bring it to life for the reader. It is nice that there isn’t a lot of time between releases of each book; with each author only writing a quarter of the story, it doesn’t take them as long to get it out to the anxiously awaiting readers. I do enjoy how each section is from a different character’s view point. Each author has done a fantastic job embodying their character and bringing in to life in a realistic manner. I don’t particularly care for a few of the characters, however it is in the way I’m not really supposed to care for them, which can actually make them more memorable and enjoyable. I recommend this book to those readers who enjoy a supernatural suspense story by some of the best in the business. Putting these four together was a great idea and I can’t wait to see what they come up with next.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.
January 25, 2018
When I saw this book up for review, I jumped at the chance simply because I know Frank Peretti from This Present Darkness and Piercing the Darkness. Anyone that enjoyed books on the supernatural and, specifically, the warring between angels and demons, would enjoy those two books. This was why I was interested in the Harbringers Series. Let me say right now that it would be best to start from the beginning. I missed the first two and am reviewing the third. Though the stories can be read as a standalone, it would be nice to read from the start so as to get a better sense and introduction of the characters and their relationship to each other. So let that be a warning to any new readers out there: you'll probably want to start with the first in the series.
Still, it didn't detract from the story. And though I wanted to read it for Peretti's story, I found that I enjoyed all of them. I think these books would be great for Middle to High Schools, as well as adult reading. The characters range: The Professor, who ends up taking an almost father figure role to the group. Andi, the book-smart girl whose wit develops thanks to Brenda. Brenda, the street-smart chick with a side of snark (loved her) and her adopted son, Daniel, who can see otherworldly creatures, and then Tank, the emotionally stable, highly supportive strong, but not necessarily silent type guy that doesn't mind showing a bit of tenderness when the need calls for it. Someone has sent this unlikely group to various locations in the last few books, and each time they experienced extraordinary and frightful things. Each time, they discover the involvement of one sinister organization, The Gate. There's nothing really too scary or gross in the stories, and no bad language either. While one of the characters is a Christian, the others in the group aren't, so readers that prefer fiction that doesn't preach to them will be safe with these stories. Of the four stories, I think my favorite came down to Hybrids and The Village, though I ended up liking The Village the best. Hybrids had black-eyed creepy kids. The Village had warnings of "don't go out at night" and "don't even look out windows". Spooky. Readers Middle school and up will enjoy these stories. I recommended this books (the entire series) as a fun read for fans of SciFi and thrillers. I received a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
Still, it didn't detract from the story. And though I wanted to read it for Peretti's story, I found that I enjoyed all of them. I think these books would be great for Middle to High Schools, as well as adult reading. The characters range: The Professor, who ends up taking an almost father figure role to the group. Andi, the book-smart girl whose wit develops thanks to Brenda. Brenda, the street-smart chick with a side of snark (loved her) and her adopted son, Daniel, who can see otherworldly creatures, and then Tank, the emotionally stable, highly supportive strong, but not necessarily silent type guy that doesn't mind showing a bit of tenderness when the need calls for it. Someone has sent this unlikely group to various locations in the last few books, and each time they experienced extraordinary and frightful things. Each time, they discover the involvement of one sinister organization, The Gate. There's nothing really too scary or gross in the stories, and no bad language either. While one of the characters is a Christian, the others in the group aren't, so readers that prefer fiction that doesn't preach to them will be safe with these stories. Of the four stories, I think my favorite came down to Hybrids and The Village, though I ended up liking The Village the best. Hybrids had black-eyed creepy kids. The Village had warnings of "don't go out at night" and "don't even look out windows". Spooky. Readers Middle school and up will enjoy these stories. I recommended this books (the entire series) as a fun read for fans of SciFi and thrillers. I received a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
May 17, 2018
First of all, I took a major reading break. I don't want to do that again!!!
This book was presented to me to review by the publisher. These novellas are #9-12 in a series. I missed the first 2 books (or 8 novellas) so I will admit, I was lost on the characters and their previous adventures. That being said, I could still follow the 4 different stories but was a little frustrated by the missing holes in some of the situations.
"Leviathan" is the first novella in this book. Imagine a reality show like "Fear Factor" only it's life or death. The team of Tank, Brenda, Andi, the Professor, and Daniel are invited out to a taping of this popular show. Everyone starts hearing weird things and exhibiting even stranger behaviors. The team has to figure out what's behind all this "weirdness" before it's too late.
What a swashbuckling adventure was had in "Mind Pirates". Andi is abducted by pirates and the rest of the team has to figure out how to get her safely returned. In the meantime, she knows things she doesn't know and the pirates are using this to their advantage. Of the four stories, I had the hardest time with this one.
Did you ever watch the movie "Children of the Corn"? That's what "Hybrids" reminded me of!! Dark-eyed children walking around doing strange things to make people disappear is the subject of this novella. If you see these children, you should run for your life and hide or you might be the next to disappear. Also, we learn about the Professor and his research in this story.
Last, but not least, the team finds themselves in a very unique village called Newland. The people here are straight out of an episode of Twilight Zone!! They talk weird, look even stranger, and warn the team to get out before it's too late. Will the team ever get back to "normalcy"?
Overall, I found this book to be interesting. I have mixed feelings about it, only because I hadn't read the other books previous to this one. I am interested in going back to read those so I can put some pieces together. This particular book can still be enjoyed as a stand-alone book. I love the sci-fi aspect and it's been awhile since I've read at all, but even longer since reading sci-fi. I would recommend this book to teens and adults how love sci-fi, Twilight Zone, etc!!
Thank you to the publisher for a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my personal review. All thoughts are my own.
This book was presented to me to review by the publisher. These novellas are #9-12 in a series. I missed the first 2 books (or 8 novellas) so I will admit, I was lost on the characters and their previous adventures. That being said, I could still follow the 4 different stories but was a little frustrated by the missing holes in some of the situations.
"Leviathan" is the first novella in this book. Imagine a reality show like "Fear Factor" only it's life or death. The team of Tank, Brenda, Andi, the Professor, and Daniel are invited out to a taping of this popular show. Everyone starts hearing weird things and exhibiting even stranger behaviors. The team has to figure out what's behind all this "weirdness" before it's too late.
What a swashbuckling adventure was had in "Mind Pirates". Andi is abducted by pirates and the rest of the team has to figure out how to get her safely returned. In the meantime, she knows things she doesn't know and the pirates are using this to their advantage. Of the four stories, I had the hardest time with this one.
Did you ever watch the movie "Children of the Corn"? That's what "Hybrids" reminded me of!! Dark-eyed children walking around doing strange things to make people disappear is the subject of this novella. If you see these children, you should run for your life and hide or you might be the next to disappear. Also, we learn about the Professor and his research in this story.
Last, but not least, the team finds themselves in a very unique village called Newland. The people here are straight out of an episode of Twilight Zone!! They talk weird, look even stranger, and warn the team to get out before it's too late. Will the team ever get back to "normalcy"?
Overall, I found this book to be interesting. I have mixed feelings about it, only because I hadn't read the other books previous to this one. I am interested in going back to read those so I can put some pieces together. This particular book can still be enjoyed as a stand-alone book. I love the sci-fi aspect and it's been awhile since I've read at all, but even longer since reading sci-fi. I would recommend this book to teens and adults how love sci-fi, Twilight Zone, etc!!
Thank you to the publisher for a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my personal review. All thoughts are my own.
February 28, 2018
In Cycle 3 of the Harbingers series, the team is met with four new crazy adventures. Never knowing what they may encounter, they just try to figure it out as they go.
In Leviathan, the team is sent to Los Angeles where they are invited to a taping of a disturbing new reality show. When everyone starts exhibiting strange behavior, including some of their own team members, they have to figure out what’s going on before it spreads farther.
In The Mind Pirates, they are sent to a tropical place where they are abducted by pirates, and they must not only overcome the pirates, but also solve a murder using a strange earring.
In Hybrids, the team is back in Florida to rest, or so it would seem. They are quickly back in the game when strange black-eyed children appear and the neighbor’s unborn baby just disappears.
In The Village, while in a town called Newland, they are randomly transported to another universe where they meet a familiar face, but they are faced with the task of figuring out how to get back and how to save the people that were transported there before them.
This whole series has been way out of my usual element, since I’m not typically into the sci-fi genre. That being said, this series has been very good. This book was no exception! I love how different these books are than other books, since they are written like a TV show from the perspective of each character. It did take me a little longer to get into this particular book, but once I was in, I was in. I kept wondering how are they going to figure this out? Are they going to make it? There were twists and turns that I didn’t see coming, and overall it keeps you guessing through each section. I love the mystery involved over who exactly is behind sending them on these crazy other-worldly missions. So if you’re into sci-fi with a little mystery and intrigue in it, you need to check this series out! (I would recommend reading these in order because if you don’t you might be a bit lost.)
**I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all thoughts and opinions are my own.
In Leviathan, the team is sent to Los Angeles where they are invited to a taping of a disturbing new reality show. When everyone starts exhibiting strange behavior, including some of their own team members, they have to figure out what’s going on before it spreads farther.
In The Mind Pirates, they are sent to a tropical place where they are abducted by pirates, and they must not only overcome the pirates, but also solve a murder using a strange earring.
In Hybrids, the team is back in Florida to rest, or so it would seem. They are quickly back in the game when strange black-eyed children appear and the neighbor’s unborn baby just disappears.
In The Village, while in a town called Newland, they are randomly transported to another universe where they meet a familiar face, but they are faced with the task of figuring out how to get back and how to save the people that were transported there before them.
This whole series has been way out of my usual element, since I’m not typically into the sci-fi genre. That being said, this series has been very good. This book was no exception! I love how different these books are than other books, since they are written like a TV show from the perspective of each character. It did take me a little longer to get into this particular book, but once I was in, I was in. I kept wondering how are they going to figure this out? Are they going to make it? There were twists and turns that I didn’t see coming, and overall it keeps you guessing through each section. I love the mystery involved over who exactly is behind sending them on these crazy other-worldly missions. So if you’re into sci-fi with a little mystery and intrigue in it, you need to check this series out! (I would recommend reading these in order because if you don’t you might be a bit lost.)
**I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all thoughts and opinions are my own.
February 6, 2018
I don't know how it's possible, but each cycle of the Harbingers seems even better than the one before - and that is saying something! I loved each and every novella that these talented authors added to the book, finding the supernatural events to be utterly intriguing and imaginative. They continue to do an excellent job at creating continuity in the way they depict the members of the team, including Brenda, the professor, Andi, and Tank (not to mention Daniel) such that it is hard to believe that each novella is written by a different author!
Their creativity truly seems to know no bounds, and I would be hard pressed to decide which of these four stories was my favourite. However, if I had to land somewhere it would be the "Hybrids" story that I probably enjoyed the most. There was just something especially creepy about the mysterious black-eyed children and their deathly aura, and Angela Hunt does an admirable job at ratcheting up the suspense in the story. That said, each of the instalments offers an entertaining read and all are very well written. I appreciate that these novellas all tie together, yet at the same time it's also nice to be able to read through one novella and feel like you can put the book down if you need to so you can attend to the real world before coming back for another story.
Readers who have been following the Harbingers stories from the beginning are going to find "Probing" to be another satisfying addition to the series. And if you haven't yet stumbled across the Harbingers, you could probably jump in with this third cycle and figure out enough to enjoy them. But really, why would you want to? Go back and start at the beginning. You will be glad you did! I award Probing a solid 4 out of 5 stars.
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Their creativity truly seems to know no bounds, and I would be hard pressed to decide which of these four stories was my favourite. However, if I had to land somewhere it would be the "Hybrids" story that I probably enjoyed the most. There was just something especially creepy about the mysterious black-eyed children and their deathly aura, and Angela Hunt does an admirable job at ratcheting up the suspense in the story. That said, each of the instalments offers an entertaining read and all are very well written. I appreciate that these novellas all tie together, yet at the same time it's also nice to be able to read through one novella and feel like you can put the book down if you need to so you can attend to the real world before coming back for another story.
Readers who have been following the Harbingers stories from the beginning are going to find "Probing" to be another satisfying addition to the series. And if you haven't yet stumbled across the Harbingers, you could probably jump in with this third cycle and figure out enough to enjoy them. But really, why would you want to? Go back and start at the beginning. You will be glad you did! I award Probing a solid 4 out of 5 stars.
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
November 24, 2017
Cycle Three of the Harbingers series offers more suspense, more chills, and a deeper look into the battle for light in a growing darkness.
In Myers's "Leviathan," the team heads to Hollywood for a taping of the new TV pilot, Live or Die, the Ultimate Reality. Little do they realize the depths of darkness they are about to enter--a darkness that, unless they stop it, will soon spread across the globe.
Frank Peretti's "The Mind Pirates" offers a rousing story featuring bizarre visions and memories of a murder, a kidnapping by 17th-century pirates, and an earring with mysterious powers. The team must overcome the ruthless scheming of an evil, hidden nemesis.
In "Hybrids" from Angela Hunt, the sight of two children chills the team to their bones. Seeking rest and relaxation, the four friends must instead find answers to the arrival and mission of two mysterious black-eyed children.
In "The Village" from Alton Gansky, a visit to a guarded and secretive small town in North Carolina becomes the most challenging mystery they've ever faced--as they race to solve a problem they barely understand before time runs out.
I have read the first two books of this series and I have found all of the intriguing. I really like the episodic style of this series from different point of views. But, I must admit this was my least favorite of the books so far. This is mostly because of "The Mind Pirates" episode. I found this one really far fetched, really hard to connect too and just too far out there. However, I do want to finish this series because I need to know how it ends and have all of these pieces come together. So, still and interesting read, but not my favorite of the series.
I received a copy of this title from Baker Publishing and NetGalley.
In Myers's "Leviathan," the team heads to Hollywood for a taping of the new TV pilot, Live or Die, the Ultimate Reality. Little do they realize the depths of darkness they are about to enter--a darkness that, unless they stop it, will soon spread across the globe.
Frank Peretti's "The Mind Pirates" offers a rousing story featuring bizarre visions and memories of a murder, a kidnapping by 17th-century pirates, and an earring with mysterious powers. The team must overcome the ruthless scheming of an evil, hidden nemesis.
In "Hybrids" from Angela Hunt, the sight of two children chills the team to their bones. Seeking rest and relaxation, the four friends must instead find answers to the arrival and mission of two mysterious black-eyed children.
In "The Village" from Alton Gansky, a visit to a guarded and secretive small town in North Carolina becomes the most challenging mystery they've ever faced--as they race to solve a problem they barely understand before time runs out.
I have read the first two books of this series and I have found all of the intriguing. I really like the episodic style of this series from different point of views. But, I must admit this was my least favorite of the books so far. This is mostly because of "The Mind Pirates" episode. I found this one really far fetched, really hard to connect too and just too far out there. However, I do want to finish this series because I need to know how it ends and have all of these pieces come together. So, still and interesting read, but not my favorite of the series.
I received a copy of this title from Baker Publishing and NetGalley.
October 19, 2022
Book 3 in the Harbinger series. The cohesion betweeen the short stories is much inproved, more seamless, almost like a whole. The last short story I found particularly engaging becasue it really makes you think about how big the universe is and thus, how big and mighty a God has to exist to keep it all running. No wonder the Bible says, "If God is for us, who can be against us?" Following the themes of the stories, I would add, "A God Who has invented so many types of science and math and hung the universe on them, things we're only now discovering, deserves worship filled with awe, wonder, humility, gratitude. We cannot take a God like that for granted. Human DNA runs on 4 amino acids, and yet, the variety of humans on Earth, all the differences and similarities, that those 4 amino acids produce, is an amazing testament to the Creator's power. Indeed, the psalmist's words echo in my brain when I consider what a mighty God allows our service to Him, and loves us enough to redeem us: "What is man, that You are mindful of him?" Indeed, we are like ants in the universe, but He has made us a little lower than the angels in His love for us. Tank has the rights of it. We may noot understand everything we'd like to, but while God expects us to use our brains (the Bible tells us to have the mind of Christ - a mind of obedience and service), there are some things we won't understand and when that happens, we must obey what He tells us to do, and trust Him for the explanation when we make Heaven. Like children in our world, there are things they - and us, with God - will not understand until we know more.
This book is wonderdul for showing the depth and breadth of God's power. No matter how many or few universes there are, He is in control. And I am grateful for that.
This book is wonderdul for showing the depth and breadth of God's power. No matter how many or few universes there are, He is in control. And I am grateful for that.
December 22, 2017
I've read Cycles 1 and 2 of this series, and I was still just as impressed by this one as I was by those. It was wonderful, and because I've been busy over the last couple months I haven't gotten to read as much as I would have liked. This book, however, was a fantastic read and I highly recommend it. It is set up in four short novellas precisely for people in our busy world who may not have time to read full books, but enjoy reading nonetheless. Or even if you don't, this doesn't feel like reading - you're swept away in a current of story and before I knew it, several hours had passed.
I will say though, that without having read the other books, it doesn't make as much sense - much as watching an episode in a TV show in the middle of a season doesn't make much sense if you haven't seen the rest. I would recommend reading the other books first, as you will understand much more of it if you do.
Each "episode" was different, from collective amplifying of bloodlust to travelling to a different world to mind-possessing earrings, this was an incredible book with something for everyone. While it may not have been as adventure-packed and thriller-type as the last two books, it is still incredible.
I really enjoyed the second "episode", The Mind Pirates, because the lovable Andi, with whom I quite identify, gets taken over by a pirate's brain and goes a little berserk. It's quite funny.
There is a 4th installment, or cycle as they call it, but I really hope they put out another cycle, because I feel like the adventures of Tank, Andi, Daniel, Brenda and the professor are far from over.
I will say though, that without having read the other books, it doesn't make as much sense - much as watching an episode in a TV show in the middle of a season doesn't make much sense if you haven't seen the rest. I would recommend reading the other books first, as you will understand much more of it if you do.
Each "episode" was different, from collective amplifying of bloodlust to travelling to a different world to mind-possessing earrings, this was an incredible book with something for everyone. While it may not have been as adventure-packed and thriller-type as the last two books, it is still incredible.
I really enjoyed the second "episode", The Mind Pirates, because the lovable Andi, with whom I quite identify, gets taken over by a pirate's brain and goes a little berserk. It's quite funny.
There is a 4th installment, or cycle as they call it, but I really hope they put out another cycle, because I feel like the adventures of Tank, Andi, Daniel, Brenda and the professor are far from over.
December 31, 2017
Cycle Three: The Probing is the third compilation in the Harbingers series and so brings us the 9th to the 12th installments. I got the opportunity to review Cycle One, but missed out on Cycle Two, which put me at a slight disadvantage for this Cycle, as instances from Cycle Two were naturally referred to in Cycle Three and I felt a little in the dark. However, you don’t need the information to find your feet in this Cycle.
I really do enjoy this format of each writer writing one of the four books from a different character’s perspective. If anyone is doubting whether or not they will enjoy this style, my advice is to give these a try! I really feel that each voice is so distinct and yet the authors have achieved cohesiveness across all four installments. And they manage to keep the each other’s characters authentic, whilst writing from their own character’s point of view, which is truly impressive!
I am not going to review each novella separately – I think part of the fun of these are not knowing what to expect. What I will say is that throughout my reading I would stop and wonder “How on earth did they think of that?!” or “Where could they possibly be going with this?!”which again is really fun and intriguing, and will keep me reading this series!
The only other thing I will say is that I do struggle to read these at night. The books are never overtly scary, but there’s a psychological eeriness to them and I just can’t read them in the dark!
I look forward to the next installment and the roller coaster adventure that I am sure it will bring!
I received a copy of this book from Bethany House in exchange for my review.
I really do enjoy this format of each writer writing one of the four books from a different character’s perspective. If anyone is doubting whether or not they will enjoy this style, my advice is to give these a try! I really feel that each voice is so distinct and yet the authors have achieved cohesiveness across all four installments. And they manage to keep the each other’s characters authentic, whilst writing from their own character’s point of view, which is truly impressive!
I am not going to review each novella separately – I think part of the fun of these are not knowing what to expect. What I will say is that throughout my reading I would stop and wonder “How on earth did they think of that?!” or “Where could they possibly be going with this?!”which again is really fun and intriguing, and will keep me reading this series!
The only other thing I will say is that I do struggle to read these at night. The books are never overtly scary, but there’s a psychological eeriness to them and I just can’t read them in the dark!
I look forward to the next installment and the roller coaster adventure that I am sure it will bring!
I received a copy of this book from Bethany House in exchange for my review.
January 3, 2018
In this third installment of Harbingers short stories, we are again treated to four adventures with our unlikely group.
BRENDA–the street-hustling tattoo artist who sees images of the future
Daniel–now raised by Brenda, we still aren’t quite sure why he can see what he does, but he always springs into action when needed.
THE PROFESSOR–the atheist ex-priest ruled by logic
ANDI–the professor’s brilliant but geeky assistant who sees inexplicable patterns
TANK–the naïve, big-hearted jock with a surprising connection to a healing power
The adventures are wearing on this group, and the stories seem to reflect that a bit. The unknown has become frustrating, and more than one situation threatens to be the excuse to end the arrangement. But through every story Tank continues to press into God. The books continue to allude to each character processing exactly where their faith stands. How do they reconcile what they see, hear and experience with the logic they have been taught their whole lives?
These short stories are a combination of futuristic ideas and past myths intertwined in a way that leaves the reader satisfied with the creativity. I don’t want to give anything away, but I was disappointed with the decision one author chose to take with their character, and I’m hoping it somehow turns back around.
This is a great vacation read for someone who loves adventure. The books are clean in language and imagery, perfect for a teenager or an adult. I give it 4 out of 5 stars.
BRENDA–the street-hustling tattoo artist who sees images of the future
Daniel–now raised by Brenda, we still aren’t quite sure why he can see what he does, but he always springs into action when needed.
THE PROFESSOR–the atheist ex-priest ruled by logic
ANDI–the professor’s brilliant but geeky assistant who sees inexplicable patterns
TANK–the naïve, big-hearted jock with a surprising connection to a healing power
The adventures are wearing on this group, and the stories seem to reflect that a bit. The unknown has become frustrating, and more than one situation threatens to be the excuse to end the arrangement. But through every story Tank continues to press into God. The books continue to allude to each character processing exactly where their faith stands. How do they reconcile what they see, hear and experience with the logic they have been taught their whole lives?
These short stories are a combination of futuristic ideas and past myths intertwined in a way that leaves the reader satisfied with the creativity. I don’t want to give anything away, but I was disappointed with the decision one author chose to take with their character, and I’m hoping it somehow turns back around.
This is a great vacation read for someone who loves adventure. The books are clean in language and imagery, perfect for a teenager or an adult. I give it 4 out of 5 stars.
August 12, 2019
Once again, Probing takes fans on a wild ride through the supernatural and science fiction. Each different story draw readers in and gives a new perspective, creating a well rounded series of events that fans love. The characters are unique and the banter is realistic, each of them having their own quirks that endear them to each other and to readers. From high tech mind reading to the walking dead, Probing is like the X-Files of Christian fiction.
SUMMARY:
Andi, Tank, The Professor, Brenda, and Daniel have back to back adventures in the third cycle of the Harbinger series. Starting with Leviathan, the team travels to Hollywood to attend the taping of a new reality tv show- and mild altering signals- that challenge the very core of who they are. Next, they encounter Mind Pirates, who have developed mind reading technology and capture some of the team. From there, they seek rest in Florida, only to encounter Hybrid children, who seem to be some mix of deal and alive, alien and human. The team must work to reverse the effects these children have on others, and find one of their own who goes missing. Finally, in The Village, the team travels to a remote town in the deep mountains of North Carolina to be faced with a other wordly, time sensitive dilemma that just may kill them before they can find their way home.
SUMMARY:
Andi, Tank, The Professor, Brenda, and Daniel have back to back adventures in the third cycle of the Harbinger series. Starting with Leviathan, the team travels to Hollywood to attend the taping of a new reality tv show- and mild altering signals- that challenge the very core of who they are. Next, they encounter Mind Pirates, who have developed mind reading technology and capture some of the team. From there, they seek rest in Florida, only to encounter Hybrid children, who seem to be some mix of deal and alive, alien and human. The team must work to reverse the effects these children have on others, and find one of their own who goes missing. Finally, in The Village, the team travels to a remote town in the deep mountains of North Carolina to be faced with a other wordly, time sensitive dilemma that just may kill them before they can find their way home.
January 9, 2018
Stranger things are yet to come...
The Harbingers has been quite a series so far. Each novella has been a supernatural ride into the unbelievable.
While Probing wasn't quite as creepy as the previous cycles it was certainly stranger. Just read the back cover blurb and you'll see what I mean, reality TV that may be a little too real, pirates with some secrets hidden up their billowing sleeves, children that may not be children at all, and a small town hiding something so frightening no one would ever believe it.
Supernatural suspense was a fairly new term for me. I've read several of Frank Peretti's and Bill Myers's previous books that were somewhat similar but it's only recently that I've seen that term applied as its own genre. But it's a genre that I'm starting to enjoy.
Some changes were in store for the characters in Probing and I'm curious to find out how that will affect them in the cycles to come. At any rate, if you love spooky supernatural stories with a definite Christian bent you really should check out this book, and series, from the talented pens of Bill Myers, Frank Peretti, Angela Hunt, and Alton Gansky.
(I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)
The Harbingers has been quite a series so far. Each novella has been a supernatural ride into the unbelievable.
While Probing wasn't quite as creepy as the previous cycles it was certainly stranger. Just read the back cover blurb and you'll see what I mean, reality TV that may be a little too real, pirates with some secrets hidden up their billowing sleeves, children that may not be children at all, and a small town hiding something so frightening no one would ever believe it.
Supernatural suspense was a fairly new term for me. I've read several of Frank Peretti's and Bill Myers's previous books that were somewhat similar but it's only recently that I've seen that term applied as its own genre. But it's a genre that I'm starting to enjoy.
Some changes were in store for the characters in Probing and I'm curious to find out how that will affect them in the cycles to come. At any rate, if you love spooky supernatural stories with a definite Christian bent you really should check out this book, and series, from the talented pens of Bill Myers, Frank Peretti, Angela Hunt, and Alton Gansky.
(I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)
February 27, 2018
It was great being back with the gang for another round of spooky and suspenseful adventures.
Leviathan by Bill Myers finds the group in Hollywood and visiting the set of a reality TV show. I found this story to be extremely thought-provoking. It really made me think about some things. I think it's probably my favorite story out of the entire series so far.
Umm... where do I start with The Mind Pirates by Frank Peretti? It definitely wasn't one of my favorites. It was bizarre and often times confusing. It seemed kinda disjointed and out of place with the other stories. But maybe it's just me. I've never been a big fan of pirate books.
In Hybrids by Angela Hunt, two mysterious and creepy kids show up. Sinister things seem to happen wherever they go. Those kids were SERIOUSLY creepy! They made the hair on the back of my neck stand on end. But despite the creepy factor, this story was really good. I enjoyed it a lot.
The gang head to a small and remote mountain town in The Village by Alton Gansky. This was another great one from the viewpoint of Tank. The last half of it moved along at a mad dash and had me racing along to find out how it would end. So good!
I am loving this series and can't recommend it enough!
Leviathan by Bill Myers finds the group in Hollywood and visiting the set of a reality TV show. I found this story to be extremely thought-provoking. It really made me think about some things. I think it's probably my favorite story out of the entire series so far.
Umm... where do I start with The Mind Pirates by Frank Peretti? It definitely wasn't one of my favorites. It was bizarre and often times confusing. It seemed kinda disjointed and out of place with the other stories. But maybe it's just me. I've never been a big fan of pirate books.
In Hybrids by Angela Hunt, two mysterious and creepy kids show up. Sinister things seem to happen wherever they go. Those kids were SERIOUSLY creepy! They made the hair on the back of my neck stand on end. But despite the creepy factor, this story was really good. I enjoyed it a lot.
The gang head to a small and remote mountain town in The Village by Alton Gansky. This was another great one from the viewpoint of Tank. The last half of it moved along at a mad dash and had me racing along to find out how it would end. So good!
I am loving this series and can't recommend it enough!
April 18, 2018
Brenda, Andi, Tank, the Professor, and Daniel are back for four more adventures together- off of which are circled around, as in the first two books, The Gate.
First we go to L.A. for the filming of a new T.V. show and find towers emanating some brainwave to bring out peoples anger and violent side.
Then we board a pirate ship, with everyday items like earrings, transmitting visuals to someone somewhere else as though they are viewing it through the eyes of the person there.
We then encounter strange kids with inky black eyes. Andi's pregnant neighbor's unborn baby is taken, but her amniotic sac is still intact inside of her. Andi ends up finding the baby in a field. The professor makes a strange disappearance here as well, a funeral is held with no body.
We finish up with our team, minus the professor, disappear from a small town diner and into Little foot's world. Turns out, this was happening a lot. They are aging rapidly, can the team figure out how to get home before they die of old age?
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First we go to L.A. for the filming of a new T.V. show and find towers emanating some brainwave to bring out peoples anger and violent side.
Then we board a pirate ship, with everyday items like earrings, transmitting visuals to someone somewhere else as though they are viewing it through the eyes of the person there.
We then encounter strange kids with inky black eyes. Andi's pregnant neighbor's unborn baby is taken, but her amniotic sac is still intact inside of her. Andi ends up finding the baby in a field. The professor makes a strange disappearance here as well, a funeral is held with no body.
We finish up with our team, minus the professor, disappear from a small town diner and into Little foot's world. Turns out, this was happening a lot. They are aging rapidly, can the team figure out how to get home before they die of old age?
All three books in this series are available, all published by Bethany House. This is a fanominal Christian Sci-Fi series!
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June 11, 2019
So the first story was about The Gate trying to start mass violence with noise and making a tv show where someone literally gets killed. It didn't make a lot of sense, especially when all of a sudden, the producer has a change of heart for no reason and starts helping them.
Then the second one was about fake show pirates being real modern day pirates, but still acting like it was the 17th century. What? This was confusing. I still don't fully understand it.
The third one involved creepy black-eyed children that smelled like death. It didn't really feel like it had an ending, so I'm assuming they'll be back.
The fourth story was about them traveling to the dimension that the little girl from the first was from.
The first 2 stories were ok, but the creepy kids were probably the best one, very weird, and I hope the next book ties that up
Then the second one was about fake show pirates being real modern day pirates, but still acting like it was the 17th century. What? This was confusing. I still don't fully understand it.
The third one involved creepy black-eyed children that smelled like death. It didn't really feel like it had an ending, so I'm assuming they'll be back.
The fourth story was about them traveling to the dimension that the little girl from the first was from.
The first 2 stories were ok, but the creepy kids were probably the best one, very weird, and I hope the next book ties that up
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 16, 2018
Book three of this series, and I'm even more fond of it than I was before. Seldom am I willing to re-read books, but this would be a series I wouldn't mind re-reading later. It's that good. Peretti, it's so good to have super stuff to read from him again. Hunt, she's working to top herself with this series. Myers, staying strong, and Gansky has the mystery maxed out. I can't say enough good things about this series. The premise and suspense are fantastic! I'd tell you more, but I can't stand to give away any spoilers at all. I can't wait to read the fourth book.
My copy came via Net Galley and Bethany House reviewers. My thoughts and opinions are my own, this review is left of my own free will.
My copy came via Net Galley and Bethany House reviewers. My thoughts and opinions are my own, this review is left of my own free will.
December 16, 2023
3.5 stars. This has been my favorite of the short story compilations from the Harbingers series, but I think I’m going to call it quits regardless. I’ve read 12 of the stories at this point and I still have no idea what the point of any of this is or where the series is going. The characters are great but the stories all follow a very predictable pattern and don’t really offer anything new. This series is an interesting concept, but I’m not convinced it was executed all that well.
November 2, 2017
Just like the first two compilations with four connected stories this third one are clearly on the side of fantasy, mixing the philosophical christian with supernatural themes and a good dosis of suspense.
As all four are exceptional writers I really enjoyed reading this book with it's distinct voices of witch I really love Tank's.
As all four are exceptional writers I really enjoyed reading this book with it's distinct voices of witch I really love Tank's.
November 16, 2024
The whole series is full of hope - yet I admit some of the paranormal monsters and so forth that Tank, Andi, Brenda, and the Professor battle freak me out. Tank and Brenda are my favorite characters. Andi and the Prof think a little more seriously than I'm up for sometimes. Very good series. I'll be checking out other works by this team of authors for sure!
February 6, 2018
While this wasn't the best in the series, I did enjoy it. It took me a little longer to get into it. The way that one of novellas ends makes me wonder if there will be a fourth installment in the series.
February 25, 2018
The Probing has the gang back to their travels and adventures. For some reason, I really had trouble with The Mind Pirates, but really enjoyed the other 3. I can't wait to read what's in store in the upcoming books.
October 17, 2018
Rather frustrated. I started this series thinking it would be no problem acquiring the rest of the collections. Nope. I am stuck in the horrible dimension of "if you want to finish the cycles, you must read e-books." Dang.
April 26, 2025
F rank Peretti’s books? Dude, they’re wild! He dives headfirst into spiritual warfare, making it super real. It’s intense stuff, angels battling demons and all that. Some find it a bit much, but you gotta admit, he gets you thinking about the unseen world. Definitely not your average read!
February 19, 2018
Four more weird but captivating stories that continue the overall story.
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