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Barbara Smitherman

Barbara Smitherman

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I am the Author of Engaging the Sons of Darkness. The Pastor of Tabernacle of Praise Worship Center Inc.,  a Registered Nurse and Instructor of the Certified Nursing Assistant Program for Oklahoma State University

Murdo

Murdo

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<p>When Jessica Bryant pesters her wealthy parents to allow her to have a dog as a pet, the answer is a resounding &quot;No&quot;; but they soon come to regret their decision when thier home is broken into one evening whilst they are out and their daughter kidnapped and held for ransom. The kidnappers, in the form of four seedy and incompetent characters wearing Disneyland-type masks, take her hostage and keep her incarcerated in a place from which there appears to be no escape. However, they reckon without the resourcefulness of our heroine, and the courage of a wonderful stray dog who comes to her aid and whom she names 'Murdo'. And so begins an exciting and humurous accounting of the couples' adventures together as they consistently foil and outwit the abductors whilst on the run together.<br /> This is a lovely story of the friendship between a girl and a dog, bringing out themes of responsibility, camaraderie, redemption, salvation and self-sacrifice. It includes some wonderful dialogue sequences as Jessica teaches her new four-legged friend how to communicate with her, with additional delightful conversations between the animals when a rabbit and a sparrow join forces with them in an effort to outwit the kidnappers and restore Jessica safely back to her parents' home. </p>

Story Behind The Book

Engaging the sons of darkness came about due to my intense sudy of the spiritual realm and the studies of spiritual warfare. I thought that it would be interesting to watch as this warfare unfolded folded in a true to life story.

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<p style="margin:0in -.5in 0pt -45pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3">Mystery novels, especially those involving the supernatural, are currently quite popular.<span>  </span>However, they often suffer from a lack of attention to the uniquely subtle means by which the real powers of darkness interact with human society.<span>  </span>This is not so with Smitherman’s <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Engaging the Sons of Darkness.</span></font></p> <p></p> <p style="margin:0in -.5in 0pt -45pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><font size="3"></font> </p> <p style="margin:0in -.5in 0pt -45pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3">The human characters will seem familiar to the reader because they will closely resemble some they have known.<span>  </span>The supernatural characters will be equally familiar, being those revealed in the Bible. Though written as fiction, the truth behind the basic plot line is very real.</font></p> <p style="margin:0in -.5in 0pt -45pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span><font size="3"></font></span> </p> <p style="margin:0in -.5in 0pt -45pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3">Those who appreciate the power of mystery to weave truth into reading will not be disappointed with <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Engaging the Sons of Darkness</span>.<span>  </span>Satan will never stop his scheming until forced to do so.<span>  </span>Nevertheless, those who already know that the master plan of the “King of Darkness” is doomed to failure, will find Smitherman’s unique approach engaging and enlightening.</font></p> <p style="margin:0in -.5in 0pt -45pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><font size="3"></font> </p> <p style="margin:0in -.5in 0pt -45pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"></font><font size="3">Sincerely in Christ<br /></font><font size="3">D. Frey, Th.D., President</font></p>