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Paramedic Jim Stockbridge doesn't need God, he's a fighter, and as far as he's concerned the world is his toy. But when he responds to an EMS call in the ghetto and finds his best friend brutally stabbed and shot, he suddenly realizes he's in for the fight of his life. Mad with rage he hunts down Sid Drake's killers and renders his own form of justice, but he soon finds himself lost, tangling with a vicious street gang and its ruthless warlord, William "J-Rock" Jackson. And so it begins, a long dark journey that pushes Jim deep into his own personal world of bitterness and revenge, and ultimately to the brink of disaster. Haunting nightmares ensue. Endless nights. A brutal biker gang nearly kills him. An angry detective wants him behind bars. And Jim's girlfriend, Dr. Valerie Vick, the only woman he's ever truly loved, has just made a painful announcement: She's leaving. Suddenly Jim's entire world seems to be falling apart, but through the leadership of two remarkable men he finds a new relationship with the Lord and new purpose for his life. But Jim's enemy hasn't forgotten him. J-Rock is out for blood...and Jim is his prey. J-Rock's trap is both elaborate and cruel, and when Jim falls into it, he ends up in a hospital bed with a bullet in his spine, his willpower broken, and his proud spirit crushed. He finally reaches his lowest point and in a moment of quiet desperation cries out to God. And his prayers are heard. But Jim's ultimate fight is yet to come-a fight to the death on the deck of a sinking boat with Valerie secured in the hold below. Will he succeed? Can he defeat J-Rock once and for all? Can he save the beautiful love of his life from a cold drowning death, and carry the gospel back to the ghetto street where his best friend died? He must, but to do so will require strength he never knew, the kind of God-given power known only to a man who has truly been...Tested By Fire.… (plus d'informations)
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Title: Tested by Fire Author: Pat Patterson Pages: 480 Year: 2012 Publisher: Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas My rating is 5+ stars out of 5. What an incredibly suspense-filled story full of action, danger and choices that have both here and now consequences along with eternal! The characters are a mixture of those refusing Christ, coming to the end of themselves before seeing their need for Christ and others taking the gospel message into dangerous territory. The action shows the battle that takes place here on earth to save lives and those who take them without any thought afterwards. Then, the broader picture shows readers the battle that wages over the soul of every human being. Paramedics Jim and Sid were partners until Sid was killed by a gang member which ignites the war within Jim. Jim was already struggling with alcohol before coming on duty and any moment he had free. Though the turf war includes land, drugs and getting others involved, it also involves the internal struggle within each character as to their personal beliefs. When the one gang’s leader decides to up the ante and go after Jim personally, this begins to heighten the danger to Jim’s life. I became glued to the story quickly, losing myself in the emotional grip that some of the characters displayed. Plus seeing how the characters wanted to really know what God wanted them to do or how to act in various situations made the story quite realistic. I don’t know if the author is even writing anymore as I couldn’t find an updated website or a newer book by Pat Patterson. I think I can say it would be a shame if he never published another work of fiction such as Tested by Fire as his having worked as a paramedic and his working knowledge showed up brightly in the tale. Please take time to read Tested by Fire as it is so enthralling and share it with someone you know who also likes these suspenseful pieces of fiction. Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” Other reviews can be read at http://seekingwithallyurheart.blogspot.com/. Also follow me on Twitter @lcjohnson1988, FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/lisa.johnson.75457( )
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Paramedic Jim Stockbridge doesn't need God, he's a fighter, and as far as he's concerned the world is his toy. But when he responds to an EMS call in the ghetto and finds his best friend brutally stabbed and shot, he suddenly realizes he's in for the fight of his life. Mad with rage he hunts down Sid Drake's killers and renders his own form of justice, but he soon finds himself lost, tangling with a vicious street gang and its ruthless warlord, William "J-Rock" Jackson. And so it begins, a long dark journey that pushes Jim deep into his own personal world of bitterness and revenge, and ultimately to the brink of disaster. Haunting nightmares ensue. Endless nights. A brutal biker gang nearly kills him. An angry detective wants him behind bars. And Jim's girlfriend, Dr. Valerie Vick, the only woman he's ever truly loved, has just made a painful announcement: She's leaving. Suddenly Jim's entire world seems to be falling apart, but through the leadership of two remarkable men he finds a new relationship with the Lord and new purpose for his life. But Jim's enemy hasn't forgotten him. J-Rock is out for blood...and Jim is his prey. J-Rock's trap is both elaborate and cruel, and when Jim falls into it, he ends up in a hospital bed with a bullet in his spine, his willpower broken, and his proud spirit crushed. He finally reaches his lowest point and in a moment of quiet desperation cries out to God. And his prayers are heard. But Jim's ultimate fight is yet to come-a fight to the death on the deck of a sinking boat with Valerie secured in the hold below. Will he succeed? Can he defeat J-Rock once and for all? Can he save the beautiful love of his life from a cold drowning death, and carry the gospel back to the ghetto street where his best friend died? He must, but to do so will require strength he never knew, the kind of God-given power known only to a man who has truly been...Tested By Fire.
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Author: Pat Patterson
Pages: 480
Year: 2012
Publisher: Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas
My rating is 5+ stars out of 5.
What an incredibly suspense-filled story full of action, danger and choices that have both here and now consequences along with eternal! The characters are a mixture of those refusing Christ, coming to the end of themselves before seeing their need for Christ and others taking the gospel message into dangerous territory.
The action shows the battle that takes place here on earth to save lives and those who take them without any thought afterwards. Then, the broader picture shows readers the battle that wages over the soul of every human being. Paramedics Jim and Sid were partners until Sid was killed by a gang member which ignites the war within Jim. Jim was already struggling with alcohol before coming on duty and any moment he had free.
Though the turf war includes land, drugs and getting others involved, it also involves the internal struggle within each character as to their personal beliefs. When the one gang’s leader decides to up the ante and go after Jim personally, this begins to heighten the danger to Jim’s life. I became glued to the story quickly, losing myself in the emotional grip that some of the characters displayed. Plus seeing how the characters wanted to really know what God wanted them to do or how to act in various situations made the story quite realistic.
I don’t know if the author is even writing anymore as I couldn’t find an updated website or a newer book by Pat Patterson. I think I can say it would be a shame if he never published another work of fiction such as Tested by Fire as his having worked as a paramedic and his working knowledge showed up brightly in the tale.
Please take time to read Tested by Fire as it is so enthralling and share it with someone you know who also likes these suspenseful pieces of fiction.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Other reviews can be read at http://seekingwithallyurheart.blogspot.com/. Also follow me on Twitter @lcjohnson1988, FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/lisa.johnson.75457 (