{"id":163,"date":"2008-05-07T07:15:41","date_gmt":"2008-05-07T13:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/\/?p=163"},"modified":"2008-05-07T07:15:41","modified_gmt":"2008-05-07T13:15:41","slug":"the-warriors-by-mark-andrew-olsen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=163","title":{"rendered":"The Warriors by Mark Andrew Olsen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><center><span style=\"font-size: 130%\">This week, the<\/span><br \/>\n<\/center><center><a href=\"http:\/\/www.christianfictionblogalliance.com\/\">Christian Fiction Blog Alliance<\/a><br \/>\n<\/center><center>is introducing<\/center><br \/>\n<center><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/076420274X\">The Warriors<\/a><br \/>\n<\/center><center>(Bethany House April 1, 2008) <\/center><center>by <\/center><center>Mark Andrew Olsen<\/center><font color=\"#000080\"><strong>ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/font><a href=\"http:\/\/bp3.blogger.com\/_cESuxv-WNX8\/ReuFUgDs0LI\/AAAAAAAAACc\/BDlBbLdJRLw\/s1600-h\/Olsen.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bp3.blogger.com\/_cESuxv-WNX8\/ReuFUgDs0LI\/AAAAAAAAACc\/BDlBbLdJRLw\/s200\/Olsen.jpg\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5038267195393364146\" style=\"margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a>MARK ANDREW OLSEN whose novel <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/076422817X\">The Assignment<\/a> was a Christy Award finalist, also collaborated on bestsellers <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/0764229435\">Hadassah<\/a> (now the major motion picture: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0430431\/\">One Night With the King<\/a>), <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/0764203371\">The Hadassah Covenant<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/0764202006\">Rescued<\/a>. His last novel was the supernatural thriller <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/0764228188\">The Watchers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The son of missionaries to France, Mark is a Professional Writing graduate of Baylor University. He and his wife, Connie, live in Colorado Springs with their three children.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bp2.blogger.com\/_m32TlugOPkM\/SB6V9KdehVI\/AAAAAAAABc4\/-MbvU4qIhsg\/s1600-h\/202742_1_ftc_dp.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bp2.blogger.com\/_m32TlugOPkM\/SB6V9KdehVI\/AAAAAAAABc4\/-MbvU4qIhsg\/s400\/202742_1_ftc_dp.jpg\" style=\"margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196755898044679506\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a>A failed recon mission deep in the tunnels of Afghanistan has provoked a demonic onslaught that had been brewing for centuries. The mission&#8217;s sole survivor is reformed black ops assassin Dylan Hatfield, and he once again teams up with Abby Sherman, now at the helm of the Watchers, an ancient spiritual force. Uncovering and preventing a secret wave of death whispered across cyberspace and threatening to be unleash against civilization will require another level of spiritual power and expertise&#8211;the Warriors.<\/p>\n<p>Journeying across the Alps of Europe through the multilayered history of warfare in the unseen world, Dylan and Abby uncover an age-old stone engraving that rouses the church&#8217;s Warriors to action, placing them dead center in one of the fiercest spiritual battles of their time!<\/p>\n<p>And once again they are reminded: This is all part of a vast and perpetual war, a war beyond all human conflicts, one that has engulfed heaven and earth since before the dawn of history&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p>Abby Sherman is headed back to Israel, where a Watcher, the Sentinel of Jerusalem, lies dying. In her last breaths the old woman tells Abby of an ancient document prophesying humanity&#8217;s full-scale entry into the ongoing conflict between armies of heaven and fallen angels.<\/p>\n<p>Dylan Hatfield has decided to answer a summons from his old boss and join a secret operation, its mission to reconnoiter the Afghani tunnel complex from which Osama bin Laden escaped in 2001. What he discovers sears his very soul and likely will end his life.<\/p>\n<p>Abby learns of the peril facing Dylan, and she sends out a call for intercession on his behalf. Her frantic email message sets in motion a series of harrowing events, propelling the two on a new mission and quest&#8211;one where the stakes are the lives of millions!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/076420274X\"><em>The Warriors<\/em><\/a> is packed with high-octane action, featuring exotic international locales, with characters in a clash against spiritual &#8220;principalities and powers&#8221; with eternal consequences, The Warriors is a story that will enthrall, enlighten, and engage its readers.<\/p>\n<p>If that piques your interest, you can read the first chapter <a href=\"http:\/\/thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com\/2008\/05\/warriors-chapter-1.html\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Olsen, one of the better writers in this subgenre, delivers powerful, action-packed plots that delve into mystical paranormal worlds.&#8221;<br \/>\n~<strong>Library Journal<\/strong>, Feb. 2008<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Olsen delivers an entertaining thriller likely to be enjoyed especially by fans of the spiritual warfare genre.&#8221;<br \/>\n~<strong>PUBLISHERS WEEKLY<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>And here&#8217;s the complete list of everyone posting for The Warriors on this tour! Go visit their sites to see what CFBA bloggers have to say!<\/p>\n<p>Amy at <a href=\"http:\/\/sprightly-amyanne.blogspot.com\/\">sprightly<\/a><br \/>\nAmy at <a href=\"http:\/\/myfriendamysblog.com\/\">My Life<\/a><br \/>\nAndie at <a href=\"http:\/\/frommipov.blogspot.com\/\">frommipov<\/a><br \/>\nAngela at <a href=\"http:\/\/sevendogsandababy.blogspot.com\/\">One Baby, Seven Dogs, and a Mommy<\/a><br \/>\nApril at <a href=\"http:\/\/projectinga.blogspot.com\/\">Projecting A<\/a><br \/>\nApril at <a href=\"http:\/\/constantkansas.blogspot.com\/\">Living In A State Of Constant Kansas<\/a><br \/>\nBecky at <a href=\"http:\/\/womenathome.typepad.com\/savvymom\/\">Savvy Mom<\/a><br \/>\nBeth at <a href=\"http:\/\/bethgoddard.blogspot.com\/\">The Write Message<\/a><br \/>\nBetsy Ann at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.betsy-ann.blogspot.com\/\">Betsy Ann &#8220;Writer at Large!&#8221;<\/a><br \/>\nBonnie at <a href=\"http:\/\/bonniescalhoun.blogspot.com\/\">Bonnie Writes<\/a><br \/>\nBrandilyn at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.forensicsandfaith.blogspot.com\/\">Forensics and Faith<\/a><br \/>\nBrittanie at <a href=\"http:\/\/abookloverforever.blogspot.com\/\">A Book Lover<\/a><br \/>\nCaleb at <a href=\"http:\/\/reviewsplus.blogspot.com\/\">Reviews Plus+<\/a><br \/>\nCamy at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.camytang.com\/\">Camy Tang<\/a><br \/>\nCara at <a href=\"http:\/\/carasmusings.blogspot.com\/\">the law, books, and life<\/a><br \/>\nCarol at <a href=\"http:\/\/carolkeen.blogspot.com\/\">Blogging With Carol<\/a><br \/>\nCeeCee at <a href=\"http:\/\/booksplurge.blogspot.com\/\">Book Splurge<\/a><br \/>\nChris at <a href=\"http:\/\/chriswellnovelist.blogspot.com\/\">Chris Wells: Learning Curve<\/a><br \/>\nChristy at <a href=\"http:\/\/joyful1butterfly.blogspot.com\/\">My Life in Words\u2026Books\u2026<\/a><br \/>\nDave at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.daverhoades.com\/wordpress\/\">Dave Rhoades<\/a><br \/>\nDave at <a href=\"http:\/\/novelspotlight.blogspot.com\/\">Novel Spotlight<\/a><br \/>\nDeborah at <a href=\"http:\/\/books-movies-chinesefood.blogspot.com\/\">books, movies and chinese food<\/a><br \/>\nDebra at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.debrand387.blogspot.com\/\">Soul Reflections<\/a><br \/>\nDeena at <a href=\"http:\/\/deenasbooks.blogspot.com\/\">A Peek At My Bookshelf<\/a><br \/>\nDelia at <a href=\"http:\/\/gatorskunkzandmudcats.blogspot.com\/\">Gatorskunkz And Mudcats<\/a><br \/>\nDineen at <a href=\"http:\/\/dineenmiller.blogspot.com\/\">Kittens Come From Eggs<\/a><br \/>\nE.J at <a href=\"http:\/\/hisart777.blogspot.com\/\">Sword and Pen<\/a><br \/>\nEdyth at <a href=\"http:\/\/jassgreatreads.blogspot.com\/\">Great Reads by Jasmine<\/a><br \/>\nErnie at <a href=\"http:\/\/ernsblog.blogspot.com\/\">Writing: My Adventures In Words<\/a><br \/>\nGeorgiana at <a href=\"http:\/\/georgianad.blogspot.com\/\">Georgiana D<\/a><br \/>\nGina at <a href=\"http:\/\/uponreflectionblog.blogspot.com\/\">Upon Reflection<\/a><br \/>\nGretchen at <a href=\"http:\/\/dreamwriter07.blogspot.com\/\">Inspire Me<\/a><br \/>\nJanis at <a href=\"http:\/\/thenearsightedbookworm.blogspot.com\/\">The Nearsighted Bookworm<\/a><br \/>\nJanna at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cornhuskeracademy.blogspot.com\/\">Cornhusker Academy<\/a><br \/>\nJennifer at <a href=\"http:\/\/somanybooksblog.blogspot.com\/\">So Many Books\u2026So Little Time<\/a><br \/>\nJill at <a href=\"http:\/\/cwahmjill.blogspot.com\/\">Christian Work At Home Moms<\/a><br \/>\nJim B. at <a href=\"http:\/\/jimfictionreview.blogspot.com\/\">The Bedford Review<\/a><br \/>\nJim T. at <a href=\"http:\/\/bookreviewsucanuse.blogspot.com\/\">One Small Stone&#8211;CFBA Book Reviews<\/a><br \/>\nJoleen at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithconnect.blogspot.com\/\">timetotalk<\/a><br \/>\nKaren at <a href=\"http:\/\/momofajl.blogspot.com\/\">Mommy of Three<\/a><br \/>\nKarla at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.roadstoeverywhere.com\/blog.html\">Ramblin&#8217; 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