Author: Ted Dekker and Rachelle Dekker
Age: Adult
Genres: Suspense, Christian Fiction
Publication Date: September 3, 2019
Publisher: Revell
Source: Hardcover
Purchase: Hardcover | Paperback | Audible | Christian Book
Synopsis:
Ten years ago, Grace saw something that would forever change the course of history. When evil in its purest form is unleashed on the world, she and others from their religious community are already hidden deep in the hills of Tennessee, abiding by every rule that will keep them safe, pure--and alive. As long as they stay there, behind the red perimeter.
Her older brother's questions and the arrival of the first outsiders she's seen in a decade set in motion events that will question everything Grace has built her life on. Enemies rise on all sides--but who is the real enemy? And what will it cost her to uncover the truth?
For the first time, bestselling authors Ted Dekker and Rachelle Dekker team up and deliver an intense, tightly focused ride through the most treacherous world of all.
My Rating: 
I am so excited that I have finally read a Ted Dekker book. I'm even more excited that I started with his new release. This was absolute amazing read for me. I had to speed through it so I didn't get the chance to fully enjoy the reading experience, but it was still awesome.
The writing was amazing. I loved the way each character was written. I enjoyed the world building. I could picture myself in Haven Valley and in the forest. I could see the world destroyed. I was excited to be pulled into the story. Each interaction between characters and even their personal thoughts pulled me deeper each turn of the page.
The faith elements were so phenomenal! I loved the breakdown of fear and darkness verses love and light. I got some awesome nuggets to take away and apply to my own life.
Grace is a "good" girl who tries to live by the rules and ways of her community. She doesn't like to disobey or lie. She gets caught up in her brother's scheme and things take a turn for her. Grace is a quiet girl on the surface, but on the inside she battles with understanding the truth. I enjoyed seeing the two sides to her. She was a nervous, "well behaved" girl who obeyes to a T at the beginning. By the end she was bold and stepped out in faith on truth. She began to believe in herself and think for herself rather than what the leaders of her community thought.
Jamie was an awesome character at first. He believed in truth and thought for himself. Not until a chance encounter happens that he begins to doubt and become corrupted. He was the complete opposite of Grace in many ways. He started off awesome and ended terribly. Seeing him change was an eye opening experience.
Rose, the leader of Haven Valley, was absolutely the most A N N O Y I N G character. I felt bad for how foolish and susceptible she was to the darkness. She's an example of a wounded person looking for to be protected by the wrong things. I did like her end though.
The people of Haven Valley community were so lost and confused. I did not like how they succumbed to the sayings of Rose so easily.
Sylous was a scoundrel!!! His role was played perfectly well. Devil in disguise that could use the scriptures for his own gain. Sylous was an evil being. He was awesome at his job.
Eli was such an adorable kid!! I loved who he represented and how excellently he was written. Eli was a brave and humble kid. He was all about sharing truth and love. He was an amazing asset to the story and growth to Grace.
Overall, I loved this book. It gave me faith elements and supernatural vibes. I loved this and it's my first ever Christian suspense. Definitely a recommendation from me.
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