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A Doctrine of Fear: The Summer Haven II
The events leading up to the genocide of the human race were complex; more so than we realised. Unknown to us, aliens had walked our planet for decades, engineering the extermination of the human race. The infection and the defence at Summer Haven were parts of a greater and more intricate plot. The meteoroids which brought the infection were a smokescreen used to obfuscate the first phase of an alien invasion. The recorded events were not the apocalypse, they were the first warning signs of Armageddon, the battle for the end of the world. The forces of evil had gathered; it was down to three estranged brothers to save humanity from extinction. This account explains the backdrop to the unusual events at Summer Haven, explaining what seemed implausible at the time and follows the brothers as they were forced to face a terrible truth, shoulder to shoulder. Review from
Mysterious inscriptions on an Englishman’s skin and attacks by demonic assassins are among the signs interpreted by the Vatican that an apocalyptic battle between good and evil is nigh. Contemporary British family man Joseph Fairbourne notices enigmatic inscriptions appearing on his skin and suspects a prank by his 21-year-old son, James. But when a priest sees the marks, everything changes. Joseph; his wife, Bridget; James; and other relatives are swept up by a Swiss Guard secret branch, protecting them from sudden raids by black-clad assassins who inevitably erupt into flames when defeated. It seems the pope has been having visions of a final war between servants of God and minions of Satan, and Joseph’s stigmata like phenomenon marks him as a key figure in this quasi-biblical prophecy come true. Now, agnostic Joseph is ordained a priest as violence and horror escalate globally. But is it possible there is a rational explanation for the end-of-days catastrophes? A parallel plotline follows Jennifer Travers, a Scottish woman with crack military training traveling through the United States. Happenstance repeatedly pits her combat skills against rapists, abusers, and, ultimately, the inhuman-seeming Dark Ones themselves. Those passages do feel flown in from another story altogether (readers may be reminded of F. Paul Wilson’s recurring action hero who winds up fighting the occult, Repairman Jack, and that is no small compliment). The author’s cagey treatment of whether all these tribulations are really salvation or superscience indistinguishable from magic makes a switch from the Tim LaHaye/Jerry B. Jenkins–spawned genre of Left Behind–ish apocalypse thrillers with overt Christian evangelical agendas.
5 Star review from Scott @ Readers
A highly imaginative vision of the end of human civilization. There are new characters and new plot twists that give this book its own unique personality while it also ties in nicely to the groundwork established in book 1. I found A Doctrine of Fear to be an exciting story that was difficult to put down. The pacing is fast and furious. The large cast of characters is well defined and easy to relate to. The author has a fertile imagination that keeps his storyline fresh and unpredictable. If you’re looking for a run-of-the-mill zombie book, you’ve come to the wrong place. A Doctrine of Fear is a wild ride that flies through unexplored territory at incredible speeds. I highly recommend A Doctrine of Fear as well as the rest of the Summer Haven series.
Mysterious inscriptions on an Englishman’s skin and attacks by demonic assassins are among the signs interpreted by the Vatican that an apocalyptic battle between good and evil is nigh. Contemporary British family man Joseph Fairbourne notices enigmatic inscriptions appearing on his skin and suspects a prank by his 21-year-old son, James. But when a priest sees the marks, everything changes. Joseph; his wife, Bridget; James; and other relatives are swept up by a Swiss Guard secret branch, protecting them from sudden raids by black-clad assassins who inevitably erupt into flames when defeated. It seems the pope has been having visions of a final war between servants of God and minions of Satan, and Joseph’s stigmata like phenomenon marks him as a key figure in this quasi-biblical prophecy come true. Now, agnostic Joseph is ordained a priest as violence and horror escalate globally. But is it possible there is a rational explanation for the end-of-days catastrophes? A parallel plotline follows Jennifer Travers, a Scottish woman with crack military training traveling through the United States. Happenstance repeatedly pits her combat skills against rapists, abusers, and, ultimately, the inhuman-seeming Dark Ones themselves. Those passages do feel flown in from another story altogether (readers may be reminded of F. Paul Wilson’s recurring action hero who winds up fighting the occult, Repairman Jack, and that is no small compliment). The author’s cagey treatment of whether all these tribulations are really salvation or superscience indistinguishable from magic makes a switch from the Tim LaHaye/Jerry B. Jenkins–spawned genre of Left Behind–ish apocalypse thrillers with overt Christian evangelical agendas.
5 Star review from Scott @ Readers
A highly imaginative vision of the end of human civilization. There are new characters and new plot twists that give this book its own unique personality while it also ties in nicely to the groundwork established in book 1. I found A Doctrine of Fear to be an exciting story that was difficult to put down. The pacing is fast and furious. The large cast of characters is well defined and easy to relate to. The author has a fertile imagination that keeps his storyline fresh and unpredictable. If you’re looking for a run-of-the-mill zombie book, you’ve come to the wrong place. A Doctrine of Fear is a wild ride that flies through unexplored territory at incredible speeds. I highly recommend A Doctrine of Fear as well as the rest of the Summer Haven series.
393 pages, Paperback
Published June 7, 2021
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Paul J.C. Edge
9 books8 followersPaul Edge is an English author living in Cheshire. He has spent his entire career working in Science & Technology, specialising in change management. Having a keen interest in science fiction literature for much of his life, he felt it was time to pen his first novel. Soon after he became a full time writer, he is now seven novels in and going.
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December 15, 2021
Really enjoyable series
Really enjoyed this series. These are the first books (series) that i have read by this author and I must say I'm impressed. You sink into the story after the first few pages.The characters are interesting and i really enjoyed the plot. I would definitely recommend this series.
Really enjoyed this series. These are the first books (series) that i have read by this author and I must say I'm impressed. You sink into the story after the first few pages.The characters are interesting and i really enjoyed the plot. I would definitely recommend this series.
May 19, 2022
Well I didn't expect that
What a surprise twist from the first book , great characters keeping the upheaval in check though. I really enjoyed the change of direction and will be heading into book three with anticipation. Can't wait.
What a surprise twist from the first book , great characters keeping the upheaval in check though. I really enjoyed the change of direction and will be heading into book three with anticipation. Can't wait.
October 12, 2024
Having read the first book in this trilogy I was compelled to read on. Sadly I found this book had a very different feel to it and the content failed to engage me in the same way. The good vs evil storyline became too far fetched for me. However, I love the Summer Haven concept and would like to see something in a similar vein from this author.
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