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Forbidden Doors #7
The Curse
“I think someone—or something—doesn’t want us here. And I think whatever it is is very powerful.”
Becka Williams isn’t convinced that this trip to Louisiana was such a good idea. How are she and Scott supposed to help some girl caught up in voodoo, anyway? And what if there really is a connection between the bizarre rituals they witness deep in the bayou and the crazy incidents that began even before their plane landed?
As they try desperately to free Sara Thomas from a web of vengeance and deception, Scott and Becka find their own lives in danger—and their faith in God’s amazing power tested as never before.
Becka Williams isn’t convinced that this trip to Louisiana was such a good idea. How are she and Scott supposed to help some girl caught up in voodoo, anyway? And what if there really is a connection between the bizarre rituals they witness deep in the bayou and the crazy incidents that began even before their plane landed?
As they try desperately to free Sara Thomas from a web of vengeance and deception, Scott and Becka find their own lives in danger—and their faith in God’s amazing power tested as never before.
152 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 9, 1997
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About the author
Bill Myers
332 books394 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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July 25, 2021
Synopsis
Becka and Scott, two Christian siblings, are sent to Louisiana by their mysterious online friend Z to help a girl named Sara, who has taken up voodoo. The threat is more serious than they realized; Sara won't listen to reason, and has been using voodoo's power to harm others. Will Becka and Scott get caught up in the occult practice, or will they save Sara before it's too late?
The seventh book in the Forbidden Doors series.
The Good
For one, this story vividly illustrates the power of voodoo, something I didn't really believe did anything until reading it. It also shows how far one can go to enact revenge on others...yet, it doesn't make him/her feel any better. As usual for this series, the power of prayer is shown to be the best weapon.
The Bad
The story wraps up a bit too quickly, and the segue into the next one gives away a little too much. Also, though I don't want to give too much away, the ending feels a bit too Disneyfied.
Conclusion
I was first introduced to voodoo by the 1998 direct-to-video animated film Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island. Instead of the usual masked menaces, the titular locale was full of the undead and even had a few cat creatures, which was a different take on the Mystery, Inc., gang than most viewers were used to seeing. The villains used voodoo dolls to suspend Fred, Daphne, and Velma in the air, keeping them from stopping the dastardly plan; up until reading The Curse, I thought that voodoo was just a Hollywood thing. Maybe you can't use it to defy gravity, but, according to this book, it still has its power...which makes me feel bad for watching that video again and again and again when I was a kid. Guess that's proof of how the occult has worked its way into our culture. Another good entry in the Forbidden Doors series.
Score: 4/5
Becka and Scott, two Christian siblings, are sent to Louisiana by their mysterious online friend Z to help a girl named Sara, who has taken up voodoo. The threat is more serious than they realized; Sara won't listen to reason, and has been using voodoo's power to harm others. Will Becka and Scott get caught up in the occult practice, or will they save Sara before it's too late?
The seventh book in the Forbidden Doors series.
The Good
For one, this story vividly illustrates the power of voodoo, something I didn't really believe did anything until reading it. It also shows how far one can go to enact revenge on others...yet, it doesn't make him/her feel any better. As usual for this series, the power of prayer is shown to be the best weapon.
The Bad
The story wraps up a bit too quickly, and the segue into the next one gives away a little too much. Also, though I don't want to give too much away, the ending feels a bit too Disneyfied.
Conclusion
I was first introduced to voodoo by the 1998 direct-to-video animated film Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island. Instead of the usual masked menaces, the titular locale was full of the undead and even had a few cat creatures, which was a different take on the Mystery, Inc., gang than most viewers were used to seeing. The villains used voodoo dolls to suspend Fred, Daphne, and Velma in the air, keeping them from stopping the dastardly plan; up until reading The Curse, I thought that voodoo was just a Hollywood thing. Maybe you can't use it to defy gravity, but, according to this book, it still has its power...which makes me feel bad for watching that video again and again and again when I was a kid. Guess that's proof of how the occult has worked its way into our culture. Another good entry in the Forbidden Doors series.
Score: 4/5
December 10, 2010
A really great book shows us how everything is great and worth to die for
February 20, 2014
Good series!
September 22, 2018
Since Scott and Rebecca are the only characters from the original group in this story, I quite liked their dynamic and the fleshing out of their relationship.
This is the first of the series to not be written by Bill Myers which means this is the first where the kids go TO the problems instead of the problems finding them. I'm not sure how I feel about that, but this book was very enjoyable and interesting.
This is the first of the series to not be written by Bill Myers which means this is the first where the kids go TO the problems instead of the problems finding them. I'm not sure how I feel about that, but this book was very enjoyable and interesting.
April 6, 2024
First book I read and finished this year. I've been lagging behind with things. I still got so many books to finish.
These quick read books are the best. Has meaning and as its a children's book. It's easy to read too.
It was a good read. A quick one below 100 pages. I loved the series and there are a few more books to finish of this series.
On to the next one!
These quick read books are the best. Has meaning and as its a children's book. It's easy to read too.
It was a good read. A quick one below 100 pages. I loved the series and there are a few more books to finish of this series.
On to the next one!
January 10, 2025
PB*
“That’s the weird thing about God, He never does things our way.”
“Guess He just wants it done right.”
p. 142
“That’s the weird thing about God, He never does things our way.”
“Guess He just wants it done right.”
p. 142
August 1, 2007
well, there is at least 1 advantage to sitting in the dr's office ~ you get time to read!
another great, and quick, read for a christian youth. this one covers voodoo. which, as close as we are to the Bayou ...
wouldn't surprise me if it wasn't practiced around here somewhat, also! 8^(
another great, and quick, read for a christian youth. this one covers voodoo. which, as close as we are to the Bayou ...
wouldn't surprise me if it wasn't practiced around here somewhat, also! 8^(
December 7, 2010
vodoo, and wich doctors......What would you do to get revenge?
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April 27, 2010F MYE fd bk.7
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