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Fire #2
Trial by Fire: A Spiritual Warfare Novel
Reverend Edwin Styles and his family were battered and bruised in the onslaught they suffered in Bones of Fire. The murderous warlock, Anthony Righetti, and the great warrior demon, the Mighty Bashnar, showed the Styles family that there is a terrible price to pay for not understanding and for not engaging in spiritual warfare.
Now in Trial by Fire, the battle for Atlanta continues. The Mighty Bashnar is back with special authority from heaven to overwhelm the Styles’ family. It’s his Job Strategy. The plan is simple: Overwhelm them with non-stop troubles and tragedies. But there are other demons who feel the Mighty Bashnar’s success has gone to his wide head. They connive to steal his victory. Unfortunately, for the Style’s family, this means other high-ranking demon spirits want to destroy them before he does.
Edwin. It’s grow up or die.
Barbara. You’re in more trouble than ever before.
Sharon. Your faithfulness to God has attracted special wrath from the kingdom of darkness.
Andrew. The Mighty Bashnar hasn’t forgotten you.
Jonathan. Always a big threat; always a big target.
Elizabeth. It’s a bad idea to pull a tiger’s tail.
Will the Mighty Bashnar have his way? Will his demonic competitors have their way? Or will the people of God use the weapons of their warfare to cast down strongholds?
“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds…” (2 Corinthians 10:3, 4).
Now in Trial by Fire, the battle for Atlanta continues. The Mighty Bashnar is back with special authority from heaven to overwhelm the Styles’ family. It’s his Job Strategy. The plan is simple: Overwhelm them with non-stop troubles and tragedies. But there are other demons who feel the Mighty Bashnar’s success has gone to his wide head. They connive to steal his victory. Unfortunately, for the Style’s family, this means other high-ranking demon spirits want to destroy them before he does.
Edwin. It’s grow up or die.
Barbara. You’re in more trouble than ever before.
Sharon. Your faithfulness to God has attracted special wrath from the kingdom of darkness.
Andrew. The Mighty Bashnar hasn’t forgotten you.
Jonathan. Always a big threat; always a big target.
Elizabeth. It’s a bad idea to pull a tiger’s tail.
Will the Mighty Bashnar have his way? Will his demonic competitors have their way? Or will the people of God use the weapons of their warfare to cast down strongholds?
“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds…” (2 Corinthians 10:3, 4).
- GenresChristian Fiction
492 pages, Paperback
First published February 11, 2015
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About the author
Eric M. Hill
28 books45 followersEric M. Hill writes Christian Fiction That Grips The Soul. His spiritual warfare thrillers are acclaimed by readers for their can’t-put-the-book-down suspense, nonstop action, emphasis on the power of prayer, and illumination of Biblical truths.
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January 16, 2015
Enjoyed this book as much as the first. Lots of spiritual warfare but also God's love and mercy. It's a story of redemption, forgiveness, mercy, love and the power we have through Jesus. The only quirk in the story, for me, was the actions of some characters when they worshipped in the spirit. I do not believe they would act crazy, running around and falling down as if having seizures. The scene with Vivian going to church with her bodyguards comes to mind. Other than that, I loved this story. My favorite characters were Jonathan and Sharon.
December 1, 2019
Another good read in the series. Couldn't put it down.
5-Stars
5-Stars
November 27, 2017
Awesome read!!
This book was so awesome!! Many of the things I read about I was and am going through right now!! It gave such encouragement to read this knowing it's fiction, but my gosh! So very very relevant! It was AMAZING to read and see many things I've been through was not rare and unique but experienced by other Sister and brothers(even if it is fiction he got the picture from somewhere!) I have already recommended this book to several of my friends who are also intercessors and prayer warriors!
This book was so awesome!! Many of the things I read about I was and am going through right now!! It gave such encouragement to read this knowing it's fiction, but my gosh! So very very relevant! It was AMAZING to read and see many things I've been through was not rare and unique but experienced by other Sister and brothers(even if it is fiction he got the picture from somewhere!) I have already recommended this book to several of my friends who are also intercessors and prayer warriors!
August 12, 2017
"LOVE OF YOUR ENEMIES IS THE PUREST FORM OF GODLINESS. GOD IS LOVE.HE WHO WALKS IN LOVE,WALKS IN GOD,AND GOD WALKS IN HIM."
AMAZING!!! PRAISE GOD FOR THIS BOOK. I believe that Almighty God used Eric Hill to write these series! It is not far from the truth at all. This book have encouraged me spiritually. I love the scriptural back up used often. My husband and I read this together and it was amazing. WE RECOMMEND THIS BOOK.
AMAZING!!! PRAISE GOD FOR THIS BOOK. I believe that Almighty God used Eric Hill to write these series! It is not far from the truth at all. This book have encouraged me spiritually. I love the scriptural back up used often. My husband and I read this together and it was amazing. WE RECOMMEND THIS BOOK.
August 14, 2025
This book is about spiritual warfare and it truly opened my eyes to things that are of witchcraft but Christians “play” with that fire every day! Things like yoga which seems so innocent until you look at the origin. Checking your horoscope “just for fun”, these things open the door to demons. Mr Hill’s books have made me see a lot of things that I needed to ask forgiveness for.
The book has a few proofreading errors. The wrong fictional character name was used around page 480 -489, somewhere in there when Michael was looking for Sharon, Johnathan’s name was used and it threw me off. The book does skip around a lot because there are a lot of chapters but it’s easy to follow. This is a fabulous series and every bit worth the read.
The book has a few proofreading errors. The wrong fictional character name was used around page 480 -489, somewhere in there when Michael was looking for Sharon, Johnathan’s name was used and it threw me off. The book does skip around a lot because there are a lot of chapters but it’s easy to follow. This is a fabulous series and every bit worth the read.
December 23, 2019
The blessing of God's love will wrap around you as you read this amazing story.
I have learned so much from this fictitious story. Why? Because that is God, mercy, forgiveness, love so so much of truth of God is explained with a fictitious story.
I pray for all who read this that you will follow the story to the depths of your own soul and Learn you own truth between you and our Father.
God bless you!!!!!
I have learned so much from this fictitious story. Why? Because that is God, mercy, forgiveness, love so so much of truth of God is explained with a fictitious story.
I pray for all who read this that you will follow the story to the depths of your own soul and Learn you own truth between you and our Father.
God bless you!!!!!
August 9, 2017
A definite page turner!
This book is one you can't put down to the very end. There is no jumping off place anywhere in it. You are captivated and captured to the very end. If even a 1/4 of this book is true in real life, we need to learn how to pray.
This book is one you can't put down to the very end. There is no jumping off place anywhere in it. You are captivated and captured to the very end. If even a 1/4 of this book is true in real life, we need to learn how to pray.
March 28, 2018
WON.DER.FUL
I lived this book. Stories that out Satan pin the run and cause our hearts to turn to God are great.
I lived this book. Stories that out Satan pin the run and cause our hearts to turn to God are great.
May 15, 2024
Loved it!!!
Filled with multiple storylines and shots moments! Seeing the spiritual realm cross paths with human lives brings a new meaning to Bible versus and prayer life.
Filled with multiple storylines and shots moments! Seeing the spiritual realm cross paths with human lives brings a new meaning to Bible versus and prayer life.
January 14, 2016
"These have come so that your faith - of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire - may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls." ~ 1 Peter 1:7-9
If you have ever wondered if there is a world within and around our own that can not be seen with human eyes, then look no further, for the Bible tells us that this unseen world exists. One in which demons and angels dwell and can either benefit humans for good or evil depending on the eternal state of their souls. Eric M. Hill has woven a world that enables the reader to see that realm and see the influence it can have in our lives. While some may chalk this up as another exceptional fantasy novel, believers in Jesus Christ, know this is true. Fans of Frank Peretti will love the Fire Series, and with it the second novel, Trial by Fire. Since this is part of a trilogy, it would only benefit the reader to read them in order as the characters are ongoing and you need to understand things from the first novel to understand where this one is going.
Trial by Fire takes readers into the culmination of what was slated to be the city of Atlanta's destruction by disease and plague but was thwarted by Jonathan Banks and Edwin Styles who rally together to fight the world unseen to most by is wrecking havoc on those around them. Beginning with Edwin's church. Since the initial plot from the demon known as the Mighty Bashnar failed, he has obtained heavenly permission from God to enact the Job strategy on those whom he calls his enemies. Like Job from the Bible, the Mighty Bashnar is given limitations to how far he can carry out his demonic plan and since there are those within the Styles family who have yet to give their lives to God, it's a no hold barred feast.
With only the death of their son Christopher fresh in their mind, Edwin is losing sight of his faith as his family begins to become victims of a paranormal activity that has been orchestrated from hell against them. If he can't wake up before its too late he will lose more than just his family but the entire community in which his church resides. Jonathan isn't going to be as much help as before because he has his own spiritual battle he must face when his wife's mother falls into a coma that doctors are less than optimistic she will recover from. Knowing he has healed others, his wife Elizabeth begs him to heal her and when it seems that isn't likely to happen is willing to take matters into her own hands with another healer who promises results.
I received Trial By Fire by Eric M. Hill compliments of SunHill Publishers for my honest review. I did not receive any monetary compensation aside from a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest and personal review of this book. All I can say is just when you think Eric can't delve any deeper into the spiritual realm, you find yourself blown away again. This is a well written and divinely conceived novel that will cut through the cords of the deceptive mind and only with a mind willing to hear the truth is it all revealed. This is not a book the enemy wants you to read because then you will see with the clarity and perception of heaven and prayer will become something more than a passing thought but one you fight clearly on your knees with your Bible wide open. This one deserves a heavenly 5 out of 5 stars and now I can't wait to finish the trilogy with Saints on Fire, something I hope I'll become at the conclusion of this series. It is already impacting my own personal spiritual walk in many impactful ways.
If you have ever wondered if there is a world within and around our own that can not be seen with human eyes, then look no further, for the Bible tells us that this unseen world exists. One in which demons and angels dwell and can either benefit humans for good or evil depending on the eternal state of their souls. Eric M. Hill has woven a world that enables the reader to see that realm and see the influence it can have in our lives. While some may chalk this up as another exceptional fantasy novel, believers in Jesus Christ, know this is true. Fans of Frank Peretti will love the Fire Series, and with it the second novel, Trial by Fire. Since this is part of a trilogy, it would only benefit the reader to read them in order as the characters are ongoing and you need to understand things from the first novel to understand where this one is going.
Trial by Fire takes readers into the culmination of what was slated to be the city of Atlanta's destruction by disease and plague but was thwarted by Jonathan Banks and Edwin Styles who rally together to fight the world unseen to most by is wrecking havoc on those around them. Beginning with Edwin's church. Since the initial plot from the demon known as the Mighty Bashnar failed, he has obtained heavenly permission from God to enact the Job strategy on those whom he calls his enemies. Like Job from the Bible, the Mighty Bashnar is given limitations to how far he can carry out his demonic plan and since there are those within the Styles family who have yet to give their lives to God, it's a no hold barred feast.
With only the death of their son Christopher fresh in their mind, Edwin is losing sight of his faith as his family begins to become victims of a paranormal activity that has been orchestrated from hell against them. If he can't wake up before its too late he will lose more than just his family but the entire community in which his church resides. Jonathan isn't going to be as much help as before because he has his own spiritual battle he must face when his wife's mother falls into a coma that doctors are less than optimistic she will recover from. Knowing he has healed others, his wife Elizabeth begs him to heal her and when it seems that isn't likely to happen is willing to take matters into her own hands with another healer who promises results.
I received Trial By Fire by Eric M. Hill compliments of SunHill Publishers for my honest review. I did not receive any monetary compensation aside from a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest and personal review of this book. All I can say is just when you think Eric can't delve any deeper into the spiritual realm, you find yourself blown away again. This is a well written and divinely conceived novel that will cut through the cords of the deceptive mind and only with a mind willing to hear the truth is it all revealed. This is not a book the enemy wants you to read because then you will see with the clarity and perception of heaven and prayer will become something more than a passing thought but one you fight clearly on your knees with your Bible wide open. This one deserves a heavenly 5 out of 5 stars and now I can't wait to finish the trilogy with Saints on Fire, something I hope I'll become at the conclusion of this series. It is already impacting my own personal spiritual walk in many impactful ways.
January 22, 2015
I like the way Mr. Hill writes and I enjoyed his continuing story of a Pastor and his family discovering the real God of the Bible while encompassed in a Job-like demonic assault. This is not your typical 'Christian' novel. Reading this book may cause you to wonder if that pinched nerve is actually an invading spirit of affliction. The demons in this story are more believable than most of the human characters. Christians just don't talk and behave this way. The representation of human victims in demonic conspiracies and the interaction between agents of Heaven and minions of the god of this world may cause you to caulk your windows and doors with anointed oil from your local Christian book store. Apparently there is to be a 3rd book in this series and I will most likely read it but I am hoping for less of a 'M' rating for the next assignment of the God squad assuming the same characters will be portrayed.
October 31, 2016
Loved the first book but I thought that this one dragged a good bit. A good portion of the book was the happenings with the demon world not so much the humans. Towards the end of the book it focused more on the main characters Edwin and his family as well as Jonathan which helped the book pick up its pace. I will read the third one to see how the story concludes.
January 3, 2021
Trial by Fire
We live in a day and age where it's impossible not to be attacked by the enemy. We have this assurance that with man it is impossible, but with God ALL things are possible. This book opens are eyes to see, with the Spirit giving us understanding to keep the faith no matter what trials come out way.
We live in a day and age where it's impossible not to be attacked by the enemy. We have this assurance that with man it is impossible, but with God ALL things are possible. This book opens are eyes to see, with the Spirit giving us understanding to keep the faith no matter what trials come out way.
May 17, 2016
Pray without ceasing
I loved this book. Forgiveness, love your enemies, remember the spiritual battles that we face and most importantly pray without ceasing. This book has helped me to to push my prayer life into another realm! Thank you again Eric. May God bless you
I loved this book. Forgiveness, love your enemies, remember the spiritual battles that we face and most importantly pray without ceasing. This book has helped me to to push my prayer life into another realm! Thank you again Eric. May God bless you
June 25, 2015
So Good!
Entertaining and inspirational. Ready for the next. These books teach a lot about prayer and trusting God. I want more of this in my life.
Entertaining and inspirational. Ready for the next. These books teach a lot about prayer and trusting God. I want more of this in my life.
July 7, 2015
Powerful book
This book is a must read....page Turner. You will not be Abe to put it down. Wonderful wonderful book. Thanks Eric for allowing God to use you.
This book is a must read....page Turner. You will not be Abe to put it down. Wonderful wonderful book. Thanks Eric for allowing God to use you.
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