Mara The Unseen Battle (The Victory Series Book 1) by Blossom Turner

 

Where Angels Whisper and Demons Lurk, A Battle for Sweet Mara Unfolds…
Growing up in1970s small-town Canada, Mara Howland strives to meet her mother’s impossible demands—yet the sting of failure always follows. Each punishment leaves another wound to hide, another cruelty to hush, until that dark summer evening. Now, she holds a secret she must bury…if she wants to survive.
But more is happening than meets the eye.
The mystery of the supernatural unfolds as Mara’s guardian angel and the sinister forces of evil battle for her well-being and her soul. In this unseen world, the rulers of the darkness prey on the innocent and unwary. Will Mara’s spirit be crushed by the malevolent powers that fuel her mother’s cruelty, or is there a loving God who has a plan for her life?
In this gripping first book of a three-part series, Mara’s life journey brings startling awareness of our daily spiritual battles. Step with Mara behind the veil of the visible world, into a realm where prayer is a weapon, faith is tested, and all must choose between hatred and revenge, or love and forgiveness.

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About The Author

 

Blossom Turner is an award-winning novelist who loves to jump out of planes, garden, and sing… all for fun.

She is published in Chicken Soup and Kernels of Hope anthologies, a former newspaper columnist on health and fitness and personal trainer. She writes a monthly inspirational newsletter and blog.

As a later-in-life career she is pursuing her dream to write and is gifted in bringing to life thought-provoking stories of love and relationship sprinkled with God’s hope. Check out the award-winning Shenandoah Bride Series about five sisters and their love stories all with an inspirational twist.

She and her husband, David, have two grown children and live in beautiful British Columbia, Canada, with their Shepherd/Bernese dog named Lacey.

 

My Review

 A page turner, I needed answers, but then we are left with a cliff hanger, and I can't wait for the next book in this series.
This is the story of a very dysfunctional family, a young couple that has just had their seventh child as the story begins. The children are six girls and one boy, the boy being the oldest!
You may want to have the tissues handy, this read does deal with some tough subjects, and the main one is child abuse. There is a lot of spiritual warfare going on here, and Satan's army is coming full armor, but then so is our Lords.
Through the words of the author we attend some of the battles between good and evil, and praise that God answers prayers, not always the way we want, but he is there!
You will find yourself praying for Mara, just how much can this child endure? Just when you think things are getting better, and she will be having a better life, and be loved, don't get to comfortable!
God has other plans, and now I'll have to wait to find out more answers.
This is a read that grabs you, but you so want to intervene and grab her out of the situations she is facing, along with the other children!
I received this book through the author as a member of the Launch Team, and was not required to give a positive review.