A Sneak Peek Into Angelguard…
Within a period of weeks, three horrific bomb blasts
devastate areas of London, Los Angeles and Sydney. No explanation is offered,
no victory claimed for these acts of terror. Yet behind the scenes a
Machiavellian European businessman is planning to bring the G8 nations to their
knees for his own larcenous purposes, aided by the dark forces to whom he has
sold his soul. Jack Haines, an Australian academic, is grieving the loss of
wife and children in the Sydney blast. Against his will he finds himself thrown
into a war that transcends the physical world, a conflict in which angelic
guards have a special mission for him. This is a gripping novel of the unseen
forces that throng our world.
My Review:
This was a great story of good versus evil. I believe in guardian angels, and I liked the idea of them fighting for me. I liked the idea of bad demons versus angels fighting every day to stop catastrophic events that kill a lot of people. I also really liked that the angels needed the help of humans to stop the demons.
The author wrote a great story, and the names he created were enjoyable. I could definitely pictures some of the scenes in my head, and was worried for the characters. I also liked that the author let some of the good guys lose. There was just enough of real versus fiction in the story to make it seem real.
Jack never knew how important he was to the well-being of others. He was grieving and really didn't giev much thought to others. Will he realize how important he really is before more people die at the hands of the devil?
I am giving this book a 4/5 because I liked the plot, the characters, the character development nd f course the religious aspect. I liked the underling theme that good should triumph over evil, and that with faith anything is possible! I was given a review copy, however all opinions are my own!
Excerpt:
“We must outwit the white knights. I have battled with them
often enough to know they are not easily deterred. Away with
you! Drakkin has a base in a vacant shop close to Le Bon’s house.
Go and keep watch.”
The remaining demons took flight, passing through the
physical barrier of the roof as though it were mist. Only two
remained: the powerful monster and the elderly one with the
walking-stick.
The huge beast spoke first. “Volkyre, wise old sorcerer. Why
the white knight interest in Le Bon, do you think? What role does
he play in their plans?”
“Lord Bacchazar, take my counsel. Their presence around
Le Bon is only small. He may just be wavering on the brink of
belief, and the white knights are encouraging that. I would not
concern yourself, my lord. More significantly, I hear that the
plans for Los Angeles and Sydney are now in place. Both will be
marvelous victories. And it is time for us to plan for the biggest
strike of all. More and more will suffer, more will come to doubt,
to fear, to succumb to evil.”
Volkyre’s voice rose to a quavering shout, flecks of black
spittle flying from his curling lips. “And, Lord, what a great day
that will be. You will stand alongside the Most Evil One, as
commander of this earth-shattering victory!”
Bacchazar merely smiled.
Ian
Acheson Bio:
Ian’s debut novel, Angelguard, is
available now in the USA, Canada and the UK. It will be released in Australia
in May. It’s been 10 years in the making and he’s very pleased it’s made the
light of day.
Ian reads a lot, and a lot, and a lot more.
He’s been telling and writing stories for most of his life since early
childhood.
When Ian’s not writing he’s a professional strategy consultant
having been in the Corporate world for the past 25 years. He brings some of
this experience into his stories. He’s lived in Sydney, Australia, all of his
life. Ian shares life with his wife, Fiona and they try to keep up with two
almost-twenty something young men who give them much joy and you know what else
if you’re a parent.
You can keep in touch with Ian at:
Website: http://ianacheson.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/achesonian
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ianachesonauthor
Hi Vicky
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased you enjoyed Angelguard. Thank you for this generous review and for sharing it across other mediums.
Ian