The Order

Chase Newton #1

by Bryan M. Powell D. Litt.

Chase Newton, an investigative reporter finds himself caught in an international conspiracy when he tries to uncover the truth behind a shadowy organization growing in Beaumont, Colorado. His quest not only puts him in danger, but threatens the lives of those he loves. Armed with a cigarette lighter and the Document which places half the country under the control of the Order, Chase prepares to face whatever awaits him. Knowing that Satan and his minions can transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, Author Bryan M. Powell spins a fast-paced tale of Spiritual Warfare, drama and suspense. The Order is the first of three novels formerly called, The Stranger Series.

212 pages, Paperback

First published October 19, 2011

About the author

Novelist Bryan M. Powell is a full-time writer and former owner of Hiram Bookstore in Hiram, GA. He is published by Tate Publishing, Kindle Direct Publishing and Vabella Publishing. He is also a member of the nationally known ACFW, American Christian Fiction Writers, The Christian Author’s Guild, where he holds the position as Vice President, He is a member of the Paulding County Writers Guild, and the local chapter of ACFW, the New Life Writers Group. Some of his work has been published in the Georgia Backroads Magazine, the Paulding County Writer’s Guild Quarterly Publication, Relief Notes, the Christian Authors Guild’s newest book, released in 2014, and in the WAVE.

He has been a speaker at the Carrolton Writers Guild on “How to Build a Killer Book Trailer”, at the Murder Goes South Writers Conference on Marketing, at the Providence Christian School on “The Five Elements of a Mystery”, at the Christian Authors Guild on Marketing, Whitesmoke (a critique program), the Friends of the Library in Walton County, Georgia, and the Douglasville Writers Conference on Marketing.

Reviews

[Sydney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book from Mr. Powell's store in Hiram along with the other two in the trilogy. I really enjoyed the pacing and the characterization in this novel. I also enjoyed the cliffhanger-type ending which made me look forward to the next installments. I haven't made it to the second yet because I had too many books on my to-read list, but it's at the top of my list for 2017. Thanks for the excellent book, Mr. Powell! Look forward to visiting your shop again soon!

[Joanie Bruce · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book because it kept me turning pages to the very end. The characters were interesting and believable, and the plot gave you something to think about. Bryan is a talented author, and I look forward to reading more of his work.

[Judy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Georgia author. Purchased this at a book signing. It's sort of Christian lit. The story wasn't bad but it could have been developed more.

[Doneine · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book may be small, but it's content is not. I rather enjoyed this little gem. I'm looking forward to book 2 in the Stranger series. Way to go, Bryan!