Sorrow's Spawn

by Russ Scalzo, Steve Mamchak

After losing his best friend, Jeremy Palmer, in "The Great Disappearance" and moving in with his friends Jacob and Sarah Klausman in Jerusalem, Jerry Westfield, the award winning journalist, discovers Jesus Christ is his Messiah and evil has taken the name of Demetrius Strapollos. Sorrow's Spawn picks up with Jerry happily in love and engaged to Ruth Cowen and continuing his television series Our World in Change and Turmoil with CNN. The opinions he expresses on air anger Demetrius Strapollos, whose rise to power is becoming more and more imminent. As Strapollos' popularity continues to grow, Jerry and Jacob learn to lean on the power of their God, who answers in the form of two prophets who not only protect the elect, but challenge Strapollos. As Jerry, Jacob and their families face trial after trial, God continues to provide and they wait for what seems inevitable-the end of the world. RUSS SCALZO and STEVE MAMCHAK have united their expertise and their talents to write a Series on the 'End Times' that they feel is both Biblically accurate as well as dramatically powerful, hitting at the essence of our lives now, and during the time that may soon be upon us. RUSS SCALZO: Whether as a musician, composer, and founder of a Christian Rock Band or as a Deacon and frequent lecturer in Biblical Prophecy, Russ brings a lifetime of technical expertise to a story he believes may well be the substance of tomorrow's headlines. STEVE MAMCHAK: Long-time educator and author of a number of books on teaching methodology, Steve holds ministerial credentials and heads a drama ministry aimed at presenting Biblical truth in a timely and powerful manner.

408 pages, Paperback

First published August 14, 2007

About the author

A frequent lecturer in Biblical Prophecy, Russ brings a lifetime of technical expertise to a story he believes may very well be the substance of tomorrow's headlines. "On the Edge of Time" began in 1994 as a 50-page short story named for the newspaper the protagonist writes for, "Chronicles of the End Times."
After a few years, Russ resumed writing with Steve Mamchak and ultimately split the completed novel "On the Edge of Time" into two captivating parts.

Russ's new series HIDDEN THRONES is
an exciting thriller pitting demons and angels in a battle for control of planet earth.

In the 1960's and 70's, Russ Scalzo was the front man for The Hallmarks, a band popular along the Jersey Shore, and scored a record contract with Mercury Records. After a life changing decision, he went from performing in bars to ministering in churches and touring the country with his band, Saved By Grace. He has written too many songs to count, including music for several original musicals. He is the co-founder and president of a non-profit Christian theater company based in New Jersey, Lighthouse Stage Productions.

Russ currently serves as a teacher and elder at Searchlight Church. He resides on the Jersey Shore with his wife of 40+ years. He is a father of three and grandfather of five.