1917. A world at war. Sunday battles the devil. Based on the great New York City revival, this spirited narration captures the campaign of evangelist Billy Sunday for the soul of a nation. Murder, intrigue, and kidnapping energize opposition. God's grace triumphs as one-hundred thousand hit the sawdust trail.
I had a hard time putting it down! The historical background was fascinating and the plot was very engaging. Billy Sunday was a well-known evangelist in his day but I knew little about him. The plot was not only compelling, drawing me in, but it also clearly presented Gospel truth. It is a book I recommend to adults as it is very interesting. I also recommend it for young people as it has a message that is of greater import than the story which will draw them in.
I like history and I know about Rev. Billy Sunday, so I decided to pick this book. It did not disappointment me. I liked the plot and cast of characters. The 1917 ten-week evangelistic campaign in NYC featuring Billy Sunday is the setting for a romance, intrigue, and murder. For some reason I did not anticipate those. I did expect more about Billy Sunday, but many details of his life and influence are included. It also gave me some information to include in a document about my great uncle from the same era. I recommend this book.