Bill Bright and Jack Cavanaugh Reviews

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Great Awakenings Series Book 4: Fury

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Author: Bill Bright and Jack Cavanaugh
Publisher: Howard Fiction, a division of Simon & Schuster
Available At: Bookstores Everywhere
Publishing Date: September 5, 2006
Genre: Fiction: Historical/Christian
Format: Trade Paperback
Price: $12.99
ISBN: 1-58229-573-5
Author Email/Website: www.stevelaube.com/authors/jackcavanaugh.htm
Reviewer: Phillip Tomasso III

I've said it before, I have no problem saying it again. Jack Cavanaugh knows how to write historical suspense fiction like no other. Prior to the death of Bill Bright (1921-2003), the two talented authors got together and co-authored a series of books in the Awakening Series.

Fury is the latest in that series, and it is properly titled. Emotional, physical and spiritual tensions build and build, right from the first page until the last chapter of the book. Fury takes place between 1825 and 1826. Sixteen-year-old Daniel Cooper is orphaned when his father, the famous preacher Eli Cooper, and mother drowned. Living with his Uncle Asa and Aunt Camilla, Daniel struggles to prove himself to his uncle. Feeling as if he is under constant criticism and an iron fist, Daniel turns away from God and just tries to live day-by-day.

Regardless, when Daniel witnesses a brutal murder he feels like his family should believe him. Instead, they accuse of him of making up stories. Things go from bad to worse when Asa decides the best approach is to talk with those Daniel fingered in the murder, an attempt to clear up a big misunderstanding.

Knowing that the murder was witnessed by Daniel, those involved set out to kill him and his uncle. Fearing for his life, Daniel runs away. Still not realizing there is actual danger all around him, Asa goes out in search of his nephew. Like a wolf in a children's bedtime story, the murderer is hot on their trail, and oftentimes too close for comfort.

Power that only intense prayer can deliver is at the root of survival. With new friendships forming, evil relationships blossoming, and danger lurking on every page, Bright and Cavanaugh have released another top-notch novel. (Please see my review of Storm, and forthcoming, my review of Proof, other books from this powerful and enlightening series).

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