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Summary: The best book you haven't bought yet!
Review: A realistic breath of fresh air, just as the previous two novels in this series were. In three words: I loved it. You will fall in love with each character. I dare anybody to read it and not. The writing is so great and vivid that a non-stop movie plays in your mind, in which every emotion is engaged. I cannot wait for the 4th of the series!
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Summary: The best book you haven't bought yet!
Review: A realistic breath of fresh air, just as the previous two novels in this series were. In three words: I loved it. You will fall in love with each character. I dare anybody to read it and not. The writing is so great and vivid that a non-stop movie plays in your mind, in which every emotion is engaged. I cannot wait for the 4th of the series!
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Summary: Destination: North Korea (Can you believe it?)
Review: I finally got around to reading Operation Firebrand: Deliverance. I'm sorry I waited so long to get into it. I really enjoyed the first two books in this series, and the third was even better than the first two. Of course, if you haven't read the first two yet, you'll want to.
In Deliverance, Scott continues his foray into reality Christian fiction. He pulls no punches as he describes the situation facing North Koreans, especially those who become Christians. While he is not gory with his descriptions, enough is said that you will pray such things don't really happen to Christians. His research on Sudan for Crusade was accurate, so I'm assuming his information on North Korea is also accurate.
This book doesn't probe deeply into a theological topic like many Christian fiction stories. However, and perhaps inadvertently, the reader does get a side-by-side look at Asian (specifically Korean) Christianity as it stands head and shoulders above American Christianity. I have known several Korean Christians, and they are intense believers. This is probably why Seoul Korea is about 40% Christian today. It is also why the Newsboys song "He Reigns" speaks of "Asian believers filled with God's holy fire." I felt Scott really represented the Korean Christians well (especially the persecuted Christians of North Korea. For two years I worked with Christians who had been behind the iron curtain - I think Scott understands the mindset and seriousness of Christians who face such persecution). As you read the book, keep the comparison running in the back of your mind. It will give more depth to the story you are reading. So, in short, there is not a probing theological question, but rather you get descriptions of practical Christianity from two different world-views. Well conceived and well written, especially the first-person scenes of a new Christian facing persecution.
On top of that, it's a good read that will keep your interest. As the books have progressed the characters are developing, growing. I will say that the romantic thread in this book is obviously written by a guy, but he does a pretty good job of keeping it from getting sappy through most of the book. This one has a surprise ending, so I won't ruin it for you. But, I think you'll like it.
If you liked the first two, you'll love this one. If you haven't read any of them, buy all three. When they arrive, don't delay. Read them as soon as you get them. You'll thank yourself as soon as you start reading. I can hardly wait for the next one.
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Summary: Another Great Book!
Review: I have been reading this series and I must say a great mix of real life, some great characters, and a great message. I could go into details on why I enjoy these books so much (character devlopment, spiritual growth, etc) but amazon only gives me 1,000 words, but needless to say this is another great chapter in the firebrand series! Definately worth a purchase.
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Summary: Great book-Great series
Review: I just finished Operation Firebrand: Deliverance and like the previous two books I loved it. I love the way the team pulls together in all of the books but especially in this book. I love how Jefferson describes his characters, making them seem real to me. I love finding out more about the characters as the series progresses. This series ranks up there with the Uncommon Heros books by Dee Henderson for me. I love her books and I equally love Jefferson's books.
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Summary: Firebrand series
Review: I loved these books! There is heaps of action and the characters are really believable. Plus they give you heaps to think about. The best books I've read for a long time.
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Summary: Unique fiction.
Review: J.Scott, what a unique Author in the CBA.
Jefferson Scott combines real Christians from professional backgrounds and places them into situations that reflect real issues of the day.
It is relevant, and hard hitting with romance and Warfare all in between. Sad that he intends to do no more with Jason and the crew.Look for subtle one liners that reflect his desire to be relevant to the culture of the day also.
Read it if you liked the A-team,any cool 80's sitcoms or just gutsy fiction with a biographical touch that inspires you to better yourself and use that to help others in their need by going beyond our own limitations.
GS.
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Summary: A Must for Fans of Firebrand!
Review: Jefferson Scott makes his own paths through the forest of Christian fiction. Rather than rely on tried--and tired--formulas, he creates series with freshness, warmth, and realism.In the Firebrand series, he introduces us to a makeshift team of military experts who visit the world's trouble spots, offering physical and spiritual might to deal with problems. The first book revealed the members of the team and transported them to a Russian satellite country. The second book made us love the characters and their snappy dialogue, then whisked them into the the troubles of an African territory. In this third book, Jefferson Scott tackles the dark and difficult times that Christians face in North Korea. The story is a sobering and educational call for prayer and aid to our brothers and sisters in this closed country. Despite gritty details of suffering, Scott uses the warm personalities of his Firebrand team and the faithful demeanors of the Koreans to keep the story from falling under its own weight. When the team is called to rescue a group of North Koreans headed back to prison and torture, they respond with courage. Although a few scenes seem to be missing important details about border crossings and derring-do, the plot races through China and Korea. With chilling moments, warmth and romance, and a final understanding of God's miraculous involvement in our lives, this is a book to savor. If you haven't read the previous books, go back and start at the beginning. If you're already a fan, "Deliverance" is required reading. It is the pinnacle of the series.
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Summary: Say it ain't so!!
Review: Jefferson Scott, please say it ain't so! Please tell me this wasn't the last Firebrand book! Incredible 3 books! In this one, Scott throws a big league hook at you by switching the narration between 2 people, himself and a lady named who is pregnant named Chun-Mi, and he succeeds! In this book, surprise! Jason Kromer is engaged! And to whom, might you ask? Well, the one and only Trieu Nguyen! Eloise sends them this time to Korea, possiby their most dangerous mission yet. Out of all the Firebrand books, this one touched my heart and I'll tell you why. It had to do with how Garth got so attached to little Ki-Won. How Lewis, who couldn't stand to see a little guy suffer, even over puzzle shapes, made him new ones, and how Ki-won fell in love with his new buddies. I think if I were in Garth's situation I would at some point in time feel the rage like he did when Ki-Won was kidnapped and there seemed to be nothing he could do about it. I also was moved by Chris in this by his adoration of Myong-Chol, the former prison guard. I'm pretty sure that in the last Firebrand, Veggie Tales were used to identify one another. This one used Lord of the Rings. Chimp was Gandalf and one person, whom you'll have to read the book to find out, referred to herself as the White Lady. And Mr. Scott, if you think I wasn't paying attention, I did notice the title of chapter 20, 'You Shall Not Pass': BRILLIANT! This is typical Jefferson Scott humor in this series, and it is what I've personally come to love about them. That and the way that the team depends on God. This is a series that hits you in the chest and even possibly makes you a little more human. Now that this series is over, I've gotta find Jefferson Scott's other books! And I will find them!
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Summary: Great Story Beautiful Romance
Review: The entire story was a very good one. Scott is a wonderful story teller but does suffer from bad editing. On the good side, I was not able to put the book down as I read. Scott does a wonderful job building the love story in the book however the scene in which one of the main characters is given the responsibility of choosing, romantically, between his two female counterparts is right off a script from "The Bachelor". No doubt this would have been caught had Scott had a better editor. None the less the book has gone to print and the scene does captivate the reader much like the television show. Other than that the book was filled with griping situation after griping situation. The story was not sensationalized, as stories of this genre have a tendency to be, as such the story has a terrific since of realism. The book showed signs of being well researched and gave a wonderful picture of the plight of the persecuted church, an issue that I am very passionate about. I would definitely recommend this book to the suspenseful/romance loving reader.
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