This is not the first book by James Markert that I have read and enjoyed. Not too long ago, I read and reviewed another book by Markert, The Angel’s Share, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I entered into this novel expecting no less, and I was not disappointed.
All Things Bright And Strange is once again set in the early 20th century, immediately after World War I, and in the rugged hills of Appalachia, near Charleston, South Carolina. The town is Bellhaven, and there is something strange going on in the woods. The leader of the community is a man by the name of Ellsworth, who after his experience in Germany during the war, doesn’t really want to lead anyone anymore.
And yet events begin to unfold that draw him into a struggle between good and evil, between life and death, for both him and those he loves, and the community as a whole. As he discovers the history of the chapel in the woods, the meaning of all the birds in the area, especially the cardinals, and the strange draw the town has on people, he must make a difficult choice to lead the townspeople in a direction they may not want to go.
I really enjoyed the supernatural element of All Things Bright And Strange. Markert has a knack for weaving an amazing tale of reality, filled with elements of the supernatural, in a way that leaves you hungry for more. I could hardly put the book down, and will probably seek out more of his work in the future.
I encourage you to find a copy of All Things Bright And Strange and read it. You’ll be entertained, you’ll be fascinated, and you’ll be challenged to see the invisible spiritual reality that wages war around us daily. You’ll be glad you did!
Ratings & Details For All Things Bright And Strange:
- Genre/Style: Fiction
- Story/Plot: 10 of 10 stars
- Spiritual Content: 10 of 10 stars
- Readability/Flow: 10 of 10 stars
- Cover: 10 of 10 stars
- Overall Rating: 10 of 10 stars
Question: Are you aware of the spiritual battle that is waged daily around us, even though we may not be able to see it? What do you need to do to be more aware of this reality? You can leave a comment by clicking here.
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