Happy Friday! For today’s First Line Friday linkup, hosted by Reading is My Superpower, I’m featuring a book that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Dark Fall is the third book in Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson’s Shepherd Series – don’t start it at night, or you won’t get any sleep!

“Dagan Meier stopped to catch his breath as he wove his way up the mountain.”

Dark Fall by Andrews & Wilson

The Basics

Title: Dark Fall

Author: Brian Andrews & Jeffrey Wilson

Series: The Shepherds (Book 3)

Publication Date: November 8, 2022

Genre: Military/Supernatural Thriller

My Rating: 5 Stars

From the Back Cover:

When a remote Peruvian village is reduced to ash in seconds, the Shepherds face a horrific question: Is this the work of a man-made weapon of unthinkable power, or is God raining down judgment from above, as some believe?

As the recently installed leader of the Joshua Bravo team, Jedidiah Johnson shifts into covert operation mode to follow rumors of a new energy-based weapon able to incinerate a target–even a human target–with no warning. With the assistance of the CIA, Jed’s team deploys to Hong Kong to extract the Chinese scientist who helped develop the weapon.

What the Shepherds learn from Dr. Zhao confirms their worst fears: The weapon is real and has disappeared from the testing facility where it was held. With help from the Watchers, Jed discovers that Victor, the leader of the Dark Ones, has the weapon and intends to use it to wreak untold damage and destabilize the faith of millions. But as Jed and his team race the clock to find and disable the weapon, Victor begins to unfold secret plans for another attack . . .

And this target is much closer to home.

My Review

I have been eagerly awaiting the release of Dark Fall, and this captivating story does not disappoint! The story arc that began in Dark Intercept is concluded here in spectacular fashion. The authors’ tight writing style is perfect for the military thriller genre, with details and descriptions that put you right in the middle of the action. The character development is excellent, shown especially through Jed’s growth into his leadership role and Sarah Beth’s courage in facing off with the enemy. I love the spiritual warfare component and how clearly it shows the stark contrast between good and evil, light and darkness. If you love high-stakes suspense mixed with profound truths that will make you see your faith in a new way, don’t miss this series!

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I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.