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Warriors, The | 
 enlarge | Author: Mark Andrew, Olsen
Publisher: Bethany House
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 400
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Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 6.5 x 1.5
ISBN: 076420274X
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780764202742
ASIN: 076420274X
Publication Date: April 1, 2008
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A failed recon mission deep in the tunnels of Afghanistan has provoked a demonic onslaught that had been brewing for centuries. The mission'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--the Warriors. 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's Warriors to action, placing them dead center in one of the fiercest spiritual battles of their time! 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.... 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's full-scale entry into the ongoing conflict between armies of heaven and fallen angels. 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. 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--one where the stakes are the lives of millions! Packed with high-octane action, featuring exotic international locales, with characters in a clash against spiritual "principalities and powers" with eternal consequences, The Warriors is a story that will enthrall, enlighten, and engage its readers.
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 Action packed November 5, 2008
Reviewed by Carol Hoyer for Reader Views (11/08)
Mr. Olsen has certainly got a way with his characters and vivid descriptions of the lands. As former partners against evil, the main characters Abby and Dylan are in the thick of things again. Having been partnered before in the same fight, Abby and Dylan are both very goal-oriented, as well as being attracted to each other.
Dylan loves excitement and the more dangerous the better. He is in it again, against Abby's wishes. He accepts a top-secret mission to explore a tunnel where Bin Laden escaped in 2001. Abby goes to Jerusalem to see a dying watcher and receives news that a potential war been heaven's army and fallen angels might take place. She and Dylan plot how to stop the attack. One problem-- they didn't have much information.
The reader will be caught up in this action-packed novel; once you begin, it is hard to put down. However, my recommendation would be that readers read Olsen's first book "The Watchers"-- to gain a better understanding of what happens in "The Warriors."
 Great scenery and action, questionable warfare October 9, 2008
The Warriors is the second in an informal series of novels by Mark Andrew Olsen. While marketed as novels that can be read individually, I'd recommend that readers first peruse The Watchers, the first novel. A stronger basis for understanding the world of spiritual warfare that Abby and Dylan operate within will reward the effort.
Violent physical attacks continue to replace spiritual defenses. The romantic tension between Abby and Dylan fails to rouse any believable feelings, excepting one moment that borders on genuine in the closing scenes. Without needlessly repeating myself, I will simply say that my concerns with the first novel are still present in the second. For further details please see my review of The Watchers. While Abby's father - Robert Sherman - was not a main character in the first novel (in fact I didn't mention him in my review), he has disappeared without a trace from the series. There are no mentions of him whatsoever, but it would have been interesting to see his newfound faith develop further.
Despite my ongoing concerns with some of the content, The Warriors proved to be even more compelling than it's predecessor. Olsen beautifully describes the lush scenery of various European locations as Abby and Dylan pursue their feverish goal. Olsen's integration of the history of persecuted European Christians such as the Waldensian people was a welcome and unexpected surprise. Their history was woven together with the geography during their ongoing search.
I was relieved to see Abby set to the side, relinquishing the stage and role of main character to Dylan. In this series Dylan has always been the stronger character, and in The Warriors he truly has a chance to shine. The final scenes are stirring; if I were to make a book trailer for this title I'd include some clips from them along with "What if His People Prayed" from Casting Crowns playing for soundtrack. There are truly some awe-inspiring moments to contrast the depictions of evil as the battle continues to rage. Oddly, each description of a demonic presence is foul and grotesque. In scripture we see Satan and his minions masquerading as angels of light in order to deceive. It would be wonderful if Olsen would integrate this as an interesting twist in upcoming novels.
Similar to The Watchers, readers are not treated to a lengthy, expository conclusion. After tying up a few loose ends it is made eminently clear that Olsen plans to pen additional installations for this series. While many readers are enthusiastic about these novels I won't be investigating future efforts in this series. It's not Olsen that I have issues with; I have enjoyed other books bearing his name. Rather, it's my own stubborn insistence that Christian fiction should be somewhat aligned with scripture on issues the Bible speaks to clearly. Mark, it's not you, it's me.
 Awesome Glimpse into the Supernatural May 5, 2008
Wow! Mark did it again,only better. I love Abby Sherman and her determination to do what God tells her. She listens,trusts, and moves as she is led.
Mark quickly brought me into Abby's world with a sense of urgency.I followed her all over Europe to find the answer to save the United States from a bomb that could destroy the Eastern Coastline twenty miles inland.
Mark's first hand experience of the continent comes though Abby's six senses in a remarkable way. Although she is constantly moving at a fast pace, she takes fresh notice of the beauty of the land that she is traveling through.
Much of her time is spent with Dylan as they work together,interceding for others and a call to wake up long asleep warriors to fight together in their behalf. They come in the spirit from all over the world for prayer and it is comforting to the reader to know that God has warriors watching, waiting, and battling on the behalf of those who belong to Him.
There is no call to small that the Creator doesn't hear and heed on behalf of His people.
An interesting twist, Abby belongs to a group of people called by the Lord for specific work in the Kingdom of God. Her gifts go back many generations. Her mother is also gifted and supports Abby.
I enjoyed this book and found it entertaining and informative. Although it isn't necessary to read The Watchers, you would enjoy The Warriors even more having had some insight into Abby and the way she thinks.
If there were more than five stars to give these two books, well, I would! You won't be sorry, these are great reads.
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exciting faith based supernatural thriller April 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Abby Sherman and Dylan Hatfield argue over the differences between spiritual and mortal combat. They are Watchers; humans who hear God's voce and can see demons and angels fighting one another. Dylan is with a black ops operation in Tora Bora; the place where Osama escaped in Tunnel Nine from the allies during the overthrow of the Taliban. The Watcher realizes he and his peers have uncovered a Principality; a demon hold on earth. He is the only one to come out alive, but those who saved his life want him dead because they are possessed.
Abby goes to Jerusalem to visit the Watcher the Sentinel who is dying but needs to deliver a message for Abby. A giant wave of destruction is going to destroy the North American eastern coast; to prevent onslaught Abby must find the summons in stone that will call forth the Warriors. Abby and Dylan meet up with both on the run while searching for the stone etching. Demon possessed American agents pursue them to prevent them from bringing the Warriors to fight the horde.
Mark Andrew Olsen is an expert at writing exciting faith based supernatural thrillers in which a chosen few are chillingly able to see the true meaning of Revelations. Most people are unaware of Watchers and the few who do rarely believe they are part of God's plan, but instead assume they are crazy religious fanatics. Whereas Abby's faith carries her through one crisis after another, Dylan's doubts make him work harder at acceptance. Readers will enjoy this couple who if successful will prevent biblical calamity.
Harriet Klausner
A Relentless Thrillride April 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
In 2001, Osama Bin Laden slipped through the fingers of the U.S. when he disappeared in a tunnel complex in Tora Bora, Afghanistan. Seven years later Dylan Hatfield and an elite Special Forces unit is sent into the caves to try and seek out any answers that can be found. What Dylan discovers is more frightening than anything he or anyone could ever imagine.
Meanwhile, Abby Sherman has been called to Israel to meet with Sister Rulaz, a fellow Watcher also known as The Sentinel of Jerusalem. The Watchers are a global sisterhood of believers who have the unique gift of spiritual sight. While perched on the rooftops of Jerusalem, Sister Rulaz has a vision that reveals an imminent threat to the US. As Sister Rulaz takes her least breath she reveals her vision to Abby. Now Abby and Dylan must once again work together to thwart the darkness and bring God's light to the world.
Mark Andrew Olsen took my breath away with the pulse-pounding action and heightened tension of The Watchers. This latest offering delivers yet again, this time set against the intriguing historical backdrop of the Templar Knights and the Middle East conflict. Once again we are treated to a relentless thrill ride full of action, suspense, mystery, and global conspiracy. Olsen also carries readers along a deep spiritual journey at the core of this story that is eye-opening and breathtaking at every turn.
The Warriors can be read independently of The Watchers, but both are just too good to pass up. Mark Andrew Olsen is beginning to make his mark as a premiere thriller writer in the Christian market. I can only hope more and more people will discover this great storytelling talent that demands to be noticed.
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