Just when a mysterious death in Washington, DC, appears to have voodoo connections rooted in New Orleans, Trevor Black also receives an invitation to speak at the national ABA convention in the city.He knows he’ll be in enemy territory, both as a disbarred attorney and as a follower of Jesus, but he determines to travel there and confront the supernatural element. Right after a grisly murder in … in his hotel room puts him on the suspect list, his daughter disappears, leaving a note that suggests a connection to the local cult religion. Now Trevor must not only crack the case but try to protect Heather from forces of darkness clutching at her soul as well. And just as he discovers that his ability to sniff out the supernatural has its limitations, Trevor learns that this web of evil extends far beyond isolated murders, enslaving scores of innocent children, with its head perhaps linked to the highest seats of power.
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I first met Trevor Black in ‘The Occupied’. A former high profile defense attorney who meets Jesus through a former client and new sees demons. Pretty simplified but then, honestly, sometimes simple is better. I mean the bigger picture is that every single day we are surrounded by the urging of the devil (demons) and faced with the choice of Christ (angels). As a rule, we don’t see them. As a rule we probably don’t even think about them. We just trudge through life doing the next thing that crosses our path. We don’t give a blink to the idea that all of those choices we make are drawing, ultimately, between these two sides. I mean, that’s not what this book is really about but then it also kinda is. Trevor doesn’t even stop and think that each choice he makes, that each next step is ultimately drawn down to these two opposing sides and he’s in the middle of it.
I think for me that right there is what I keep finding missing in Trevor’s stories. Because he is missing the bigger picture. I mentioned in my first review that I felt like there was a decided lack of the faith element. I still feel like, to a large degree, that it was still missing in this book. I mean we saw and heard him pray when things got tough. We even saw a few other transient characters pray. Trevor talked about his study of the Old Testament. But it felt like he was disconnected for the larger picture. He set his mind to things, he didn’t always pray about those things. That being said this book brought to life a much larger issue than his faith and spiritual ability to detect and see demons. That alone may be too much for some readers but Parshall goes on to tackle the larger issue of human trafficking, rape, kidnapping, child pornography, and the ‘dark web’. Obviously, this book might not be a good choice for every reader but don’t let that hold you back. This book tells those stories with respect.
I loved watching Trevor grow as a person, as a Christian, and with his gift. I enjoyed watching him and his daughter get to know each other and her own awakening to his faith. Well written through a myriad of plot twists that kept me engaged with the smaller intricacies of the story while also building the greater truths. I really enjoyed this book and I am looking forward for the next time I can drop in with Trevor Black. Watching his faith and talents develop, watching him understand the greater balance between the two sides, and seeing truth win out over any situation.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by Tyndale House Publishers. I was not compensated for this review and all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. I was not required to write a positive review.
This is a book that is going to draw you in and hold you right to the end, and all the while the forces of evil are fighting and tempting God, and they are using Trevor Black, as he is saved in the blood.
This is a story that I expected to read in the newspaper, of course, a lot would be left out, but with the child trafficking that is going on it is so very real, and so terrifying.
From a person standpoint, I have a friend who faced the evil of a professed follower of Satan, and he lost his life. The author made this story so very real, and there is nonstop action from the beginning to end. All the while evil is trying to stop Trevor from upsetting their evil plans, and you will find yourself holding your breath as the events happen continuously as Evil tries to prevail.
I recommend this read that really deals with spiritual warfare, and once you start you won’t be able to leave this read.
I received this book through the Tyndale Blogger Program, and was not required to give a positive review.