Truth Slayers: The Battle of Right From Wrong

The Powerlink Chronicles #4

by Josh McDowell, Bob Hostetler

High school student Brittney Marsh is about to discover Truth. However, the forces of hell are determined to prevent her from finding it. In this novel, Josh McDowell and Bob Hostetler uncover the truth about making right moral choices. Aimed at teens, this practical, biblically based book combines fiction and fact for a lasting moral impact.

Genres: Fiction, Christian, Childrens

168 pages, Paperback

First published March 23, 1995

About the author

Josh McDowell is a bestselling Christian apologist, evangelist, and author of over 150 books, including Evidence That Demands a Verdict and More Than a Carpenter. Once an agnostic, he converted to Christianity while investigating its historical claims. He went on to earn degrees from Wheaton College and Talbot Theological Seminary. For decades, McDowell has been a prominent speaker with Campus Crusade for Christ, addressing issues of faith, character, and youth culture worldwide. His work emphasizes historical and legal evidence for Christianity and tackles challenges posed by skepticism and non-Christian beliefs. He lives in California with his wife, Dottie, and is the father of four children, including fellow apologist Sean McDowell.

Reviews

[Jerry (Rebel With a Massive Media Library)]

Decent story...but a bit too much preaching.

[Adoch Winnifred]

nothing can prepare us for the future.

[Josiah]

This is another good example of the formidable writing skills of Bob Hostetler. The story moves nicely and makes for a very compelling narrative, rivaling well the works of the better authors for young readers that are in the genre. I actually think that this is good enough that it should have been in the Newbery conversation, though the fact that it contains Christian instruction probably made that something that wouldn't happen.
This is a very good book with many good messages, and it also makes for excellent reading just for the story.

[Christian Singer]

Truth Slayers, through the story of Brittney Marsh and a few other teens from her youth group, shows the human logic behind choosing right or wrong and justifying one's decisions. It also shows how evil forces often influence our thoughts and values. This is a good read for teens who are developing their values and who often learn by experience that their actions have consequences and how we live determines our character. The intermittent insights of Josh McDowell and Bob Hostetler concerning truth are must-reads for young people. If you're a teen or know a teen, this book's a good read.

[Jennifer Robb]

I first heard of this book via a church I attended in the past. The youth there did a drama/musical of this on a mission trip and then performed it for the church when they returned home.

I found the format an interesting concept. There are two fictional stories: one of high school students in a youth group and one of demons that reminds me of Lewis's Screwtape Letters. The authors also insert practical discussions of the concepts found in the fictional stories--explaining the concepts in more depth and providing ways to use them in real life.

[Rick]

Intended for youth, correlates with resources he has published for their parents. Emphasizes Principle-based training/parenting.

[Karissa]

Asombroso!!! La batalla de cada joven en la vida real!

[Neily]

Siempre me ha gustado este libro. Me lo obsequiaron cuando tenia 15 años y no me canso de leerlo aunk han pasado mas de diez años!