{"id":6074,"date":"2009-10-20T21:02:35","date_gmt":"2009-10-21T02:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.epictales.org\/treskillard\/2009\/10\/20\/haunt_of_jackals_by_eric_wilson_amdash_w\/"},"modified":"2009-10-20T21:02:35","modified_gmt":"2009-10-21T02:02:35","slug":"haunt_of_jackals_by_eric_wilson_amdash_w","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.epictales.org\/treskillard\/2009\/10\/20\/haunt_of_jackals_by_eric_wilson_amdash_w\/","title":{"rendered":"Haunt Of Jackals by Eric Wilson — Wow!"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Haunt<\/a><\/div>\n

This week the CSFF Blog Tour is covering the Haunt of Jackals<\/a> by NY Times Bestseller Eric Wilson<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Being extremely busy (working my day job, writing a new novel, homeschooling, preparing for a performance of our band Wren Song, setting up a recoding studio, etc.) I haven’t had time to purchase or read this book, so I can only give an overview of the premise and the writing in the first chapter. <\/p>\n

Please check out the other members of the tour listed at the bottom of this post for fuller reviews. <\/p>\n

In particular, I’ll recommend Jason Joyner’s review over at his “Spoiled For The Ordinary<\/a><\/strong>” blog.<\/p>\n

Overview of Haunt Of Jackals from Amazon:<\/h3>\n

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When Jesus was resurrected, ancient scripture says many rose from the grave. Today, 36 from this group of undead remain. Known as the Nistarim, they are here to watch over the world.<\/p>\n

When Judas hung himself, his blood mysteriously gave rise to another group of undead: the unholy Collectors. Now very much alive, they feed on souls and human blood.<\/p>\n

Both groups of immortals still walk among us in an eternal struggle. Now both are after a single target—a boy named Pavel who may possess the key to the Collectors’ unlimited power…or ultimate downfall.<\/p>\n

Gina, a woman fleeing for her own life, is determined to protect the boy at all costs. She has survived one battle with the undead already, but has no idea how long she’ll be able to stay a step ahead of them.<\/p>\n

The Jerusalem’s Undead Trilogy takes readers on a riveting journey, as imaginative fiction melds with biblical and archaeological history.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

And more from Eric Wilson’s website:<\/h3>\n
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1211:<\/strong> Crusaders ship tons of soil from Jerusalem back to Italy, convinced of its holy properties. But something unholy has joined them.<\/p>\n

1944:<\/strong> Allied bombs destroy a cemetery only yards from the Leaning Tower of Pisa. A fire rages. A tomb is opened.<\/p>\n

In our modern world, Gina Lazarescu<\/strong> is a young woman caught trying to forgive her mother and track down her father. If she fails at either task, she will die.<\/p>\n

Thorns will overrun its palaces…The ruins will become a haunt for jackals. —Isaiah 34:13<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

My Thoughts On The Storyline<\/h3>\n

From my perspective, the storyline is first rate! <\/strong> Not only does he take one of the mysteries of the Bible and turn it into a novel, but he makes the fate of the future world depend on the actions of the main characters. Can you spell B-R-E-A-K-O-U-T?<\/p>\n

His main character is a Gina Lazarescu<\/strong>, a female, which makes sense for the CBA market. In my opinion, there is a tantalizing clue hidden in her last name that concerns her origin.<\/p>\n

Lets just say that I am hooked<\/strong> and will be purchasing this trilogy sometime in the future!<\/p>\n

The First Chapter:<\/h3>\n

After reading the first chapter on Amazon, I was a bit shocked<\/strong> at the evil of the character presented. I now know the feel of the novel and must say that it definitely would fall under Biblical Horror<\/strong>, if such a category exists.<\/p>\n

So buyer beware<\/strong> … read the first chapter to get a… err… taste of what this novel is like.<\/p>\n

It was not very far back in time when a novel like this would not have been published in the CBA<\/a><\/strong>. But the doors have apparently swung wide, and so those that enjoy novels like this can now buy them.<\/p>\n

The great thing is that there are incredible Christian truths woven into the novel<\/strong>, making it excellent to share with non-Christian friends who are into thrillers.<\/p>\n

On his writing style<\/strong>, it was well done and very suspenseful.<\/p>\n

The only complaint<\/strong> I had was when a few modernisms crept into the POV character’s thoughts, such as “monochromatic”. For someone from the 1st century or earlier, a word like that probably wouldn’t have occurred to them.<\/p>\n

Setting my own novel in the 5th century<\/strong>, I’ve had my own struggles with modernisms slipping in, and so this is easily forgiven. Most readers, knowing the word, won’t even notice.<\/p>\n

Recommended Audience:<\/h3>\n

Do you like suspense? Do you like zombies,vampires, or werewolves?<\/strong> Do you like fiction that finds a mystery in the Bible and has some fun with it? Then this book is for you.<\/p>\n

From what I have seen, I would recommend this book for VERY MATURE teens on up.<\/p>\n

Preview of the next book: Valley Of Bones:<\/h3>\n

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\"Valley<\/div>\n
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Book Three: VALLEY OF BONES…in stores April 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n

1911:<\/strong> Rasputin, advisor to the Russian tsars, travels to Jerusalem to unlock hidden relics, both sacred and profane.<\/p>\n

2004:<\/strong> With yet another tragedy in her wake, Gina Lazarescu makes a discovery that renews her hope for the future.<\/p>\n

Even as Akeldama Collectors amass forces<\/strong>, Gina and Cal search Jerusalem for a secret that will raise up their own holy army—a valley of bones prepared to fight for the souls of mankind.<\/p>\n

I was carried away…to a valley filled with bones….They all came to life and stood up on their feet—a great army of them —Ezekiel <\/em>37:1&10<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\"Christian<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n

Here are the other tour members:<\/p>\n\n\n
\n Brandon Barr<\/a>
\n Wayne Thomas Batson<\/a>
\n Jennifer Bogart <\/a>
\n Justin Boyer<\/a>
\n Keanan Brand<\/a>
\n Amy Browning<\/a>
\n Karri Compton<\/a>
\n Amy Cruson<\/a>
\n CSFF Blog Tour<\/a>
\n Stacey Dale<\/a>
\n D. G. D. Davidson<\/a>
\n Jeff Draper<\/a>
\n April Erwin<\/a>
\n Karina Fabian<\/a>
\n Beth Goddard <\/a>
\n Todd Michael Greene<\/a>
\n Timothy Hicks<\/a>
\n Becky Jesse<\/a>\n<\/td>\n		 <\/td>\n\n Cris Jesse<\/a>
\n Julie<\/a>
\n Carol Keen<\/a>
\n Dawn King<\/a>
\n Rebecca LuElla Miller<\/a>
\n Mirtika<\/a>
\n Nissa<\/a>
\n John W. Otte<\/a>
\n James Somers<\/a>
\n Speculative Faith<\/a>
\n Rachel Starr Thomson<\/a>
\n Robert Treskillard<\/a>
\n Steve Trower<\/a>
\n Fred Warren<\/a>
\n Phyllis Wheeler<\/a>
\n Jill Williamson<\/a>
\n KM Wilsher<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

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