This richly imagined tale takes readers to a tiny
German town in the time of “the burnings,” when pious and heretic alike
became victims of witch-hunting zealots. When a double murder stirs up
festering fears, the village priest sends for help. But the charismatic
Inquisitor who answers the call brings a deadly mix of spiritual fervor
and self-deceptive evil. Under his influence, village fear, guilt, and
suspicion of women take a deadly turn. In the midst of this nightmare, a
doubting priest and an unloved wife—a secret friend of the recently
martyred William Tyndale—somehow manage to hear another Voice…and
discover the power of love over fear. Dinfoil, Germany, 1538. In a
little town on the edge of the Black Forest, a double murder stirs up
festering fears. A lonely woman despairs of pleasing her husband and
wonders why other women shun her. An overworked sheriff struggles to
hold the town—and himself—together. A priest begins to doubt the power
of the words he shares daily with his flock. And the charismatic
Inquisitor who arrives to help—with a filthy witch in a cage as an
object lesson—brings his own mix of lofty ideals and treacherous evil.
Under his influence, ordinary village fears and resentments take a
deadly turn. Terror mounts. Dark deeds come to light. And men and women
alike discover not only what they are capable of, but who they are…and
what it means to grapple for grace.
My Review:
Wolves Among Us is an interesting book about witch-hunts and lurking evil spirits. Mia is an unloved wife that ended up thinking she found her mean husband dead in the woods. Stefan, a doubting priest, ends up finding himself all tangled up in this little (huge) mess. And only time will tell how God will take the bad and make better than before.
The Author has done a wonderful job explaining what happened in Germany in the 1500's. She described everything beautifully. I can't wait to see what she writes next.
Wolves Among Us is an interesting book about witch-hunts and lurking evil spirits. Mia is an unloved wife that ended up thinking she found her mean husband dead in the woods. Stefan, a doubting priest, ends up finding himself all tangled up in this little (huge) mess. And only time will tell how God will take the bad and make better than before.
The Author has done a wonderful job explaining what happened in Germany in the 1500's. She described everything beautifully. I can't wait to see what she writes next.
About The Author:
Ginger Garrett is the critically acclaimed author of Chosen: The Lost Diaries of Queen Esther, which was recognized as one of the top five novels of 2006 by the ECPA, and Dark Hour.
An expert in ancient women's history, Ginger creates novels and
nonfiction resources that explore the lives of historical women. A
frequent media guest and television host, Ginger has been interviewed by
The New York Times, NPR, Billy Graham's The Hour of Decision," The Harvest Show, Fox News, and many other outlets. In 2007, Ginger was nominated for the Georgia Author of the Year Award for her novel Dark Hour.
A graduate of Southern Methodist University with a degree in theater,
she is passionate about creating art from history. You can learn more
about Ginger and her work by visiting www.gingergarrett.com
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