The Deceiver

by R.J. Machado De Quevedo

In this supernatural mystery thriller, The Deceiver, college student Melanie Bishop finds herself stranded across the globe and thrust into the middle of an otherworldly battle that's been raging since the dawn of time. Melanie makes a decision that will change her life forever. But choosing to accept her role and her destiny doesn't mean the battles are over. It means the war has just begun. After returning home, demonic sergeants seek to unravel Melanie's life by bombarding her with psychological and physical attacks. The enemy is desperate to stop Melanie from fulfilling her destiny and impede her ongoing mission of protecting a mysterious artifact. Not only must Melanie endure their attacks, but she is forced to confront her anguishing past through vivid flashbacks. She must resist the advances of a master seducer. She struggles with her long-denied feelings for a handsome, kindhearted coworker. Melanie must rely on her faith, angelic warriors, and the wisdom of her fiercely loyal friend Elisabeth to help get her through. Feeling inadequate and humbled, Melanie attempts to piece together her full purpose in this call of destiny and embrace the demands it comes with. Her success is as imperative to the fate of humankind as it is to her own. Her journey has only just begun.

308 pages, Paperback

First published September 10, 2013

Reviews

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been discovering some excellent Northern California writers lately, and R.J. Machado De Quevedo is one of them. This book is one of the most original stories I've read, a genuinely frightening supernatural novel with the premise: What if angels and demons are real, and a human being can get caught up in the conflict? The story is told from a Christian perspective, but any reader will find the main character's dilemmas compelling. The fantastical nature of the first part of the book was so incredibly vivid that I felt I was there. Machado De Quevedo definitely has raw talent for storytelling.

[Shelly Limpach · Rating 5 out of 5]

Scary but thoroughly enjoyed the book. Can't wait to find book 2 at the library.