The quote at the beginning of The Warrior: What happens when what you don’t see is more significant than what you do see? by T. J. Erisman is from Luke 21:9: “There will also be many wars and revolutions on every side with rumors of more wars to come. Don’t panic or give into your fears, for these things are bound to happen. This is still not the end yet.”

After reading The Warrior, that opening verse could just as easily have come from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians: “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” (Ephesians 6:12 NIV)
The Warrior is a gripping, fast-paced story of post-9/11 military intrigue. Malcolm Mercer, a CIA agent, and Sean, the President’s Chief-of-Staff, are aware they’re battling enemies in the Middle East. What they don’t fully realize is that a parallel war is being fought on their behalf between the spiritual forces of Good and Evil.
While on a mission in the Middle East, an attack hits close to home for Malcolm, drawing his grandson Peter into a dangerous world of terrorists and counter-terrorists. Meanwhile, Sean wakes up from a night of indiscretions to find himself a pawn in a game he can’t control—at least not on his own.
Though military thrillers and supernatural themes aren’t my usual genres, The Warrior reminded me how rewarding it can be to step outside my comfort zone. Reading this was not only entertaining but also challenged the way I typically think, including being more aware of the spiritual elements that are at play in my day to day.
Verdict: I’d recommend this book to anyone looking to explore something different, especially those who occasionally enjoy military or supernatural stories.
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