In 1857, Daniel Paradine and his family are on their way to Oregon Territory, unaware that they and the people in their wagon train are about to encounter an ancient evil that will destroy some of them and change the lives of those who survive it forever. Daniel finds himself the unwanted object of interest of the demonic force that is terrorizing the pioneers. It's every man for himself and his only priority is the safety of his wife and son. Will he make a deal with the demon in exchange for their lives? The ending is quite surprising, for the journey the demon takes Daniel on is one of shocking revelation and in some dark ways of surprising beauty. Daniel unknowingly comes to terms with his own spiritual conflict. His life will never be the same.

This is a great adventure/supernatural thriller for those who love Christian suspense. Shane Johnson is a great writer and this latest work only proves he keeps getting better.

I liked the journey back in time that the demon took Daniel Paradine on. It was vivid and wonderfully descriptive. I almost felt like I was there. Places included are Babel, Egypt, Philistia, and Jerusalem.

The content is very gory for sensative readers. And for those who scare easily, I do not reccommend this book.

I felt like I wanted to cheer on Daniel for his choice in the end. It wasn't surprising but its outcome was.

I felt strangely uplifted by this book. Like his earlier masterpiece, "The Last Guardian", Shane Johnson's writing style is superb. I felt scared, cynical, inspired, and many other emotions.

Shane Johnson has written two previous novels, "The Last Guardian" and "ICE". He served as producer/director for the video documentory "Apollo 13:Flight For Survival." He lives in Texas.

This is a great read for anyone going through a spiritual struggle. It's uplifting at the end.

It is scary for sensative readers. Some may be offended by its content.

I also highly reccommend Shane Johnson's first novel "The Last Guradian".

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