Persecuted ~ written by Robin Parrish and Daniel Lusko
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A storm is coming. The most popular evangelist of his day, John Luther, simply wants to share the Gospel and enjoy a quiet life with his family. He never asked to be at the center of a political controversy, but an ill wind has been blowing through the halls of Congress, and supporters of a new religious-equality bill see Luther's endorsement as critical. But when Luther refuses to lend his support, he unknowingly sets in motion an explosive plan bent on destroying his reputation and undermining everything for which he stands. His once-normal life is turned upside down as he becomes a fugitive left with only one dangerous option--putting everything he holds most dear at risk while he fights to expose the truth. It is a mission that brings him face-to-face with the coming storm of persecution that could threaten the very fabric of our nation's freedoms. This is Persecuted, by Robin Parrish. |
About the author:
Robin Parrish is a journalist who's written about the intersection of faith and pop culture for more than a decade. He's also the author of Offworld and The Dominion Trilogy. Robin and his wife and children live in North Carolina. Visit Robin's website at www.robinparrish.com. |
Daniel Lusko attended film school at the New York Film Academy and directed the documentaries Inside the Revolution and Epicenter based on Joel Rosenberg's New York Times bestsellers. Over the past two years Daniel has directed his first action/adventure feature film entitled 500 MPH Storm and a gritty crime drama, 11 Seconds. He is writer and director of Persecuted, produced with Gray Frederickson (The Godfather and Apocalypse Now). Daniel and his family live in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Jan's Review for Joy In Our Journey:
Warning! If you do not have the approximately three hours it might take to finish this 300+ page book, do not start it, as the kids may yell for dinner, the dishes won’t get done, or you may be up way past your bed time just to finish Persecuted by Robin Parrish. This is a “modern day” horror story, one that presupposes a bill in congress that will declare all religions equal and all “right” in their own way.
John Luther is a preacher who sincerely believes the Bible. Not just parts of it, but that the entire Bible is the word of God. He not only has a church ministry, but also a vast TV audience and is considered one of the leading or many think the leading minister in America. He also has a loving wife and a beautiful young daughter, so nothing can go wrong in his world, right?
Wrong.
Men who he feels are his best supporters have all of a sudden tried to force him to take a stand and support a congressional bill stating that all religions are equal and valid. This he can never do! His Bible says that there is only one God and one Way to Him. Then his world starts to fall apart. He is accused of murder, arson and many other crimes that he has not committed. How he heals a long disconnection with his father, faces the destruction of his ministry, and the betrayal of those he feels are his faithful friends and supporters is an important part of John’s eventual solution to this attack on both his ministry and his personal reputation.
Persecuted is well written and cleverly uses flashbacks to help the reader understand John. I personally will be looking for more books by Robin Parrish as I very much enjoyed reading this book.
John Luther is a preacher who sincerely believes the Bible. Not just parts of it, but that the entire Bible is the word of God. He not only has a church ministry, but also a vast TV audience and is considered one of the leading or many think the leading minister in America. He also has a loving wife and a beautiful young daughter, so nothing can go wrong in his world, right?
Wrong.
Men who he feels are his best supporters have all of a sudden tried to force him to take a stand and support a congressional bill stating that all religions are equal and valid. This he can never do! His Bible says that there is only one God and one Way to Him. Then his world starts to fall apart. He is accused of murder, arson and many other crimes that he has not committed. How he heals a long disconnection with his father, faces the destruction of his ministry, and the betrayal of those he feels are his faithful friends and supporters is an important part of John’s eventual solution to this attack on both his ministry and his personal reputation.
Persecuted is well written and cleverly uses flashbacks to help the reader understand John. I personally will be looking for more books by Robin Parrish as I very much enjoyed reading this book.
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