For the two couples on the boat it felt like a vacation. It looked like a vacation. Heck, it even smelled like a vacation- but it was an elaborate trap.
To tip the scales in an ancient war, the plan demanded that at least one of the humans be sacrificed. If successful, this operation would reach through time, alter children, and alienate grandchildren-forever. They were betting everything to change the unrealized destiny of this family- by destroying their hope.
Is destruction, chaos, hatred, and hopelessness always the byproduct of the fog of war? The enemy is counting on it. When worlds collide, surviving the havoc depends on connection, guidance, resilience, and adaptability. Is it too late to wake up and change once the battle is underway?
The fate of millions depends on the answer.
The Perfect Storm Meets The Screwtape Letters
My thoughts: Two couples enjoy an outing on a boat, when they encounter a ferocious storm. But it’s much more than a storm. Unseen entities are at war over the humans, who encounter such devastation. Not only that, but other humans plot their own mayhem. All of these collide on an island in a terrifying story ending with a portentous scene. That eleven second countdown! Charity’s Fire is full of caution, but also hope.
Craig Matthews
Craig Matthews is: A son of two parents. Sibling to three. Husband to one. Father of three. Grandfather of seven. Author of four books. Herder of nine chickens and a barn cat named Moo. One creative soul.
Craig Matthews loves: Jesus. Connie. Six kids. Seven grandkids. His big family. A good story. People in general. Pizza in particular. Nature. History. Adventure of all kinds. Sunsets. Detroit sports teams. Living at the end of a dead end road. Islands. Laughter, and a particular historical document dated 9-17-1787.
Please check out Craig’s website.
His Immigrant Patriot was my favorite book from 2003!
Sounds terrific, Joy!
It is!
Craig’s book sounds like something out of the ordinary!
It sure was for me, but mesmerizing at the same time!
Thanks for sharing this, Joy. It sounds really interesting.
Thanks, Tim! I bet you’d enjoy it!
You’ve uncovered a bizarrely interesting novel, Joy! Perusing over Craig’s other books shows him to be an intriguing author. His “fresh talk” about Father’s Day was touching and enjoyable. Thanks for sharing this author, Joy! 🙂
Thank you, Nancy! He’s got a lot more in the works, including a sequel to this one!
Definitly need to check it out.
[…] Craig Matthews’ Charity’s Fire takes place on Charity Island in Lake Huron. The story in his novel takes place on a real island, which you can find on a map. Yes, I’ve looked it up. Craig’s Charity’s Fire, an inspirational thriller, has been featured before in a blog post. Here’s the link. […]