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The Warrior's Beckoning Paperback – November 20, 2012

by Patrick Allen Howard (Author)
3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 6 ratings
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The Warrior’s Beckoning is a two-part horror thriller with an allegorical storyline.

Connected by a dream, a team of ghost hunters is gathered and sent into a mysterious forest. Once a town, it is now inhabited by only darkness and sorrow.

After finding himself at the mercy of the shadow creatures, the team leader is rescued by men he does not know, men who were called by the same dream. But as the ghost hunter plays his camera footage, a priest reads the diary that unleashes the Spirits of Decay. These cloaked figures surround them, their scythes sapping the team of their spiritual energy.

Told through a series of diary entries, The Warrior’s Beckoning is an evocative story about the epic cosmic battle between light and dark. The first part of this chilling tale chronicles the awakening of the mysterious forces, while the second part tells of the arrival of the Warrior.

A thrilling page-turner filled with unexpected twists and turns, author Patrick Howard’s haunting paranormal narrative will keep you enthralled from the first sentence to the last.

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  1. Print length
    156 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    November 20, 2012
  4. Dimensions
    6 x 0.33 x 9 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1480245941
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1480245945
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An unlikely crew--ghost hunter, police officer, soldier, EMT, security guard, engineer, and priest--teams up to fight paranormal evil.
When an unnamed ghost hunter and his team are lured into the woods by a collective dream, they quickly learn that the paranormal forces at work are more than they prepared for. "They had summoned us there," the ghost hunter somewhat vaguely recalls, "to a town lost to the world and buried deep within a bizarre forest, luring us with a dream--my dream." After researching the location, the ghost hunter explains that the once-burgeoning town was decimated by a massacre. No one who investigated was able to return and explain what happened. The police apparently left the mystery at that, and the place lay abandoned for over 100 years. Howard's premise starts off with the promise of a classic paranormal horror story. However, the plot takes a decisive turn when the protagonist meets the unlikely crew also summoned to the woods by the collective dream. A strong dose of Christianity is then infused into the storyline. The priest leads the men with biblical wisdom and inspiration, and the protagonist reports says Christianity always wins out against evil: "I could feel a force attempt to block me--but Jesus was stronger." The story expands to be about more than one befallen town, as the men learn from a journal--"a logbook of demonic encounters"--about various good-vs.-evil battles throughout history. Howard's writing is clear enough, but sentences are often repetitive. "The memories felt like those I'd experienced when I read the diary, except these memories belonged to someone else, someone who was able to read others' thoughts. This person had known that he was being misled, that they were hiding something, and he had sensed the dark presence in the forest." As the plot thickens, Howard shows off a keen ability to craft an action scene, even if the good-vs.-evil thread is rather overstated.
Paranormal fantasy adventure that might shine a light for Christians.

Serious Reading Review
Thoroughly ravaged by the brutality of a struggling life, Patrick surfaced despite the hardships. He managed to graduate from Mount Dora High School in the year 2002. After graduating, he worked at Subway for about a decade. Patrick generally has a positive outlook on life and encourages people around him to embrace life experiences as potent lessons. It's a message you will decipher in his first published book The Warrior's Beckoning.
The book is written like a diary. There are several men brought together by a series of similar dreams. The dream sends them off into the strange woods, mystifying to most. Some say it used to be a town decades ago, but is now haunted by the dark tragedy. The leader of this group of men finds himself knee deep in trouble, the men who save him aren't acquaintances, they aren't his friends, and he has never seen them before in his life. But they know him. These are the people who are united like he is with his group - through a dream.
Once the ghost hunter plays a video recording of events, a diary is revealed that tells the tale of the Spirits of Decay. These spirits are full of influential spiritual energy.
The Warrior's Beckoning is the epic battle between good and evil, dark and light, day and night. The book is divided into two parts. The first half is about how the Warrior came to the rising, and how he joins the group of men. What does the dream mean? Why are these men united? What is the purpose?
Patrick's debut book is enthralling, thought provoking the most subtle way possible - but it gets the message across and through successfully. The tones are of horror and mystique, all still keeping in line with lesson Patrick wanted to convey.

From the Author

Life is a struggle. The Warrior's Beckoning shows some of my struggle. It may also show yours. Fighting our demons is a constant battle and it's not something you can pray to have removed. Only you may fight. Remember that you are the only one that needs to believe in yourself. Once you achieve this, you can overcome anything. That is part of the meaning to The Warrior's Beckoning. The rest I leave to you, my reader.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (November 20, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 156 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1480245941
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1480245945
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.33 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 6 ratings

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Patrick Howard graduated from Mount Dora High School in Florida in 2002 and went on to meet with many struggles in his life. He has been employed at a local Subway in Sorrento, Florida, for nearly ten years.

His experiences have shown him that hardship exists to strengthen us. Despite all the doubt that he has received from others, he has pushed on. In publishing this book, he is sharing the important life lesson that only you need to believe in yourself.

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Naomi Bailey
5.0 out of 5 stars The Warrior's Beckoning
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2015
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I have read many books only to lose interest. The Warrior's Beckoning held my interest with each page. The core of the story is military styled combat against paranormal enemies. While it is an action packed story it contains spiritual wisdom that reveals our inner struggles. There is also an air of romance. The story reads like a series of diaries and maintains a first person narrative. I recommend this story to all readers. If you are currently engaged in a spiritual battle, this book may be for you.
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LunaMinx
5.0 out of 5 stars :)
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2015
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A good read from beginning to end. You can tell the author has a grand imagination and isn't one bit afraid of using it :)
Well done!
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5.0 out of 5 stars If you like suspense, you'll like this book
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2018
Classic action thriller. If you like suspense, you'll like this book.
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MistieSkies
5.0 out of 5 stars The Warrior's Beckoning Volume 1
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2012
[...]The Warrior's Beckoning Volume1 is an excellent book. From the first page to last, it brings you into the world of Good vs. Evil. It demostrates that Good always wins out no matter how hard life or the supernatural can throw at you.Patrick Allen Howard is an excellent writer.I really enjoy reading his books and so will you. It will make a great gift for everyone,so make sure to purchase your copy and give it as a gift too.
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