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Reader Appeal & Recommendations for The Stronghold Series. For Readers Who Enjoy: Spiritual Warfare Fiction: This series delivers intense supernatural battles between angelic and demonic forces, reminiscent of Frank Peretti's This Present Darkness and Ted Dekker's thriller novels. Readers who appreciate stories where spiritual realm conflicts directly impact the physical world will find the warfare sequences visceral and theologically grounded. Small-Town Redemption Stories: If you enjoyed the community transformation arcs in Jan Karon's Mitford series or were drawn to Stephen King's exploration of evil infiltrating small towns (but prefer faith-based resolution), this series offers a gritty examination of how corruption can strangle a community—and how divine intervention can restore it. Crime Thriller with Faith Elements: Fans of Terri Blackstock's suspense novels or Dee Henderson's romantic suspense will appreciate the intricate criminal networks, human trafficking plotlines, and law enforcement procedures woven throughout. The Texas Rangers investigation and cartel operations provide authentic procedural elements alongside spiritual themes. Multi-Generational Family Sagas: The Brotherhood storyline—spanning generations of families enslaved to demonic influence—will appeal to readers who enjoy complex family dynamics like those in Francine Rivers' Redeeming Love or Bodie Thoene's historical fiction. Comparable Authors/Styles: •Frank Peretti - For supernatural warfare and demonic hierarchies •Ted Dekker - For thriller pacing and supernatural elements •Terri Blackstock - For suspense with Christian themes •Tosca Lee - For darker spiritual warfare fiction •Bill Myers - For supernatural confrontations grounded in Scripture Content Considerations: This is not light Christian fiction. The series includes: •Graphic violence (torture, murder, human trafficking) •Dark supernatural content (demonic possession, curses) •Mature themes (implied sexual content, drug trade) •Intense emotional trauma Best suited for readers who appreciate unflinching examination of evil's reality alongside redemptive faith—similar to the darkness found in Scripture itself (Judges, parts of Kings, Revelation). Series Strengths: Theological Depth: Angels have distinct personalities and purposes; demonic forces operate within established hierarchies; spiritual gifts manifest authentically. Complex Villains: Even demon-possessed characters have comprehensible motivations; cartel leaders aren't one-dimensional. Prophecy & Fulfillment: The narrative structure uses biblical prophecy patterns effectively, showing God's sovereignty over chaos. Cultural Authenticity: The Texas-Mexico border setting, cartel operations, and Hispanic Catholic influences are rendered with specificity rather than stereotype. Bottom Line: If you want Christian fiction that doesn't shy from evil's brutality while maintaining hope in God's ultimate victory—if you appreciate the spiritual warfare elements of Peretti but want more thriller components, or enjoy Blackstock's suspense but want explicit supernatural elements—this series delivers. Not for the faint of heart, but rewarding for readers seeking substantive spiritual warfare fiction with genuine stakes. The book was highly recommended to me, so I bought the book. I usually have difficulty staying focused when reading but I COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN. In reality, I did but I read it in 4 days. Awesome...a great story about good and evil in our physical world, and what can and cannot be seen in the spiritual world…I felt pain, grief, joy, surprise, laughter, disgust, fear and more. Great transitions from each group of characters and each setting...each segment left me hanging on for more... then on to another time and place... then back just in the nick of time. Kudos to the author for donating proceeds to various things brought to light in the book... not everyone would be so generous. I know your book will be a blessing on multiple levels. – Lizzie Ann, Constable, NY A must read for lovers of epic fantasy, supernatural intrigue, deep world-building, real world human struggles. Lovers of books by authors such as Frank Peretti, Ted Dekker, J.R.R. Tolkien, Terry Goodkind, and others, need to make plenty of room on their bookshelves for The Stronghold series.