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I had hoped to review this for Clean Fiction Mag, but it's too gory. Definitely worth reading though. Makes you think about forgiveness, martyrdom, eternal rewards, and standing firm in the faith.

Hey all, I added this one so those of you who do reading challenges can count the pages!

About halfway through, and I'm loving it! Normally, in an anthology, there are a few stories that are just not for me. However, each story I've read so far I've thoroughly enjoyed. A great collection of original and creative ideas.

So far, full of all the action and feels I expect from H.L. Burke, as other authors tackle her world and put their own spin to it. So much fun!

I've been looking forward to this one! The premise is so creative and intriguing. Anyone else reading it?

Such great stories! There are some tearjerkers and some hilarious comedies.
“Are you going to eat me or not? I don’t think I can handle this level of suspense much longer.”

“Cerberus loves to be around me, but I need him out of the way while I’m cleaning. So he’ll be a little fussy initially when I lock him out of the house. But otherwise, he’s no different than a regular dog. He loves to play fetch, but make sure you have three balls." 😆

Loving this so far! What a fun variety of stories and styles.

This is a creative Christian fiction novel between middle grade and YA that takes place in an imaginary country during the time of King Solomon. Great character development, world building, and biblical references.

Just finished listening to the audio of this one, and it is amazing! My favorite so far. It's so fun to hear my characters come to life this way. Every inflection is exactly how I would read it myself. Coming soon to Audible!

Loving the audio by Peter Kenyon so much! Just finished listening to chapter 7. If you need something to listen to over the holidays, catch up with The Edge of the Sword series! Free codes available.

So, not my normal read. Reading it for a book club. Content-wise, not something I would recommend to my circle, but the writing is excellent! I haven't read many novels written in first person present tense (most are past tense), and it is very immersive. We'll see.

Listening to Peter Kenyon's amazing narration. Can't wait for it to be finished!

As he lay in the wagon alone, Halem missed having Obsidian beside him. Her head on his shoulder had felt so right, even though it was so wrong.
We are on opposing sides! He reminded himself. I am trying to find out why the breakers are here and what they are up to!
For some reason this grew harder and harder to remember.
I do NOT like her!

“Our mission is to promote peace,” said Dunan. “If we can help avoid a major conflict, it seems our duty to become involved, though I would rather not be a part of it either.”
“Fine!” Chysh threw up his hands. “Let’s all go to an early death! Except for you,” he gestured to Farouk. “You get to sit this one out.”

"Admitting to yourself that you could die does not mean you must lose your fear of death. You should be afraid, but fear it for your tribe, your family. Fight for them, so they do not have to die. The longer you can stay alive, the greater chance we have of winning, and you just might get to return to your home."

This series is so good! I've been eagerly awaiting Shield Band, and I'm loving it so far. It's so good, it's triggered my cataplexy several times!

😁😍🤩!!!!

Heidi Burke's books always entertain! I'm loving the interactions with all the characters. I think I have the villain mostly figured out, but we'll see.

"One of the first obligations of the Christian, who hopes to be of some influence and helpfulness to his own generation, is to consider himself a part of it. He cannot do much as a mere bystander, obviously belonging to some other age, either in his mood or mental attitude."

No, don't open the door! He told you not to open the door for anyone! Aaaa!

"You want a mission statement to go along with being secretly incredible? OK, here is: 'Be Awesome.' That's it. If you want to follow Jesus' example of how he did things, that's probably all we'd write down instead of our otherwise heavy doctrinal statements."

On who you do life with:
"Jesus doesn't give satan any grace. He just speaks the truth to him and then tells him to go away. If satan had come back saying he was sorry, that would be different; but of course he doesn't and he won't."

"Guys like anything with cross hairs. That's why guys don't watch romantic movies, because there aren't any cross hairs. If they released a Pride and Prejudice with cross hairs over some of the characters, guys would lineup for days to take their girlfriends."

Bwahahaha!

"I used to be afraid of failing at something that really mattered to me, but now I'm more afraid of succeeding at things that don't matter."

Giving this a final glance before sending it to Peter to narrate. Catch up on the rest of the series now! Message me for free audiobook codes.

The sad thing is, for many there is no "next time" because passing on the chance to cross over is an overall attitude toward life rather than a single decision. They need a change of attitude, not more opportunities.

"Assuming we are in deeper water than we are quite accustomed to--what are we out here for?--To sink, or to fish?"
This question implies more purpose to "deep water" than to merely "sink or swim."

"'Nevertheless' is a very important word in the vocabulary of heroism... It's a word that carries the [taste] of high adventure; reckless valor; and the faith that overcomes the world."

I am delighting in how cleverly the original story elements are being incorporated!