Scot and Solvi have just spent 6 months touring the world on their honeymoon. Almost instantly upon their return to Scot’s home, each one is called into a fury of chaos. A NATO summit is soon to happen in DC, but a shocking outbreak of incredible violence draws Scot and Solvi out of their “retirement” bliss.
This “story” is about the “Deep State,” the buyers and sellers of information, propaganda, and the traitorous spirits of those in high places – the bitter seekers of unlimited power and influence over and in this country and the world.
With more dead-ends than an endless cul-de-sac, the search for reason, logic, and origins of the diverse forms of chaos lead to numerous deaths and ratchet up the fear factor in the nation. With the FBI, CIA, and Secret Service all under suspicion, Scot and a former CIA man do their best to sort out the alphabet soup of who all is involved and who is at the helm of it all.
That should be enough information for you fans of Scot Harvath to pick up this very good thriller which is indeed a thriller. Highly recommend this one!
(Profanity present.)
Father, please continue to bless Brad with insight and knowledge to write these stories. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
. . . And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men, for not everyone has faith. But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
We honor your service to our country, your sacrifices to do so, your determination to serve.
May you experience firsthand how much America needs and loves you.
Father, please bless those who serve and have served their country. Let them know how much they’re appreciated and honored. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
Then Jesus asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?” But they remained silent.
He looked around at them in anger and, deeply distressed at their stubborn hearts, said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was completely restored. Then the Pharisees went out and began to plot with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus.
Therefore, my brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Devoted Vince Flynn/Mitch Rapp readers, who went back in time with Vince to his prequels American Assassin and Kill Shot, watched Mitch fall in love with the gorgeous Greta Ohlmeyer. Don Bentley decided there needed to be some kind of resolution to that segment of his life.
Multiple conflicts are happening between Latvia and Russia, and Rapp is being blamed for killings he didn’t commit. Acting DCI Stansfield is at war with Congressional Committee members and someone is leaking classified information to the Russians.
There are necessary targets to neutralize in multiple locations, but an experience in an art museum with Greta leads Rapp to do what was once the unthinkable to him: enlist the help of his former instructor Stan Hurley.
Stan was more than ready to assist and with his boatload of information and sources, the two of them set out for Tunisia to get even more.
Meanwhile back in DC, Stansfield sends the only person he truly trusts (Irene, Rapp’s handler) to the Moscow Station to evaluate the condition of the staff and “leadership” at the US Embassy there. Events happen quickly upon her arrival with Irene given an unceremonious message to relay to Stansfield that reveals an old score to be settled.
There are multiple angles going on in this story – hard-hitting enough to keep the reader engaged and working hard to keep up. They all come together eventually.
The Epilogue of Denied Access is one of the finest conclusions I’ve ever read. Before I go on, I will say in all honesty I’ve read thousands of novels from some of “the Classics” to a few that were waste-of-words drivel. Don Bentley positively nails this epilogue by capturing and revealing the one and only REAL Mitch Rapp.
The story is great, but the Epilogue is true excellence.
Father, please continue to bless Don and his family. May he always look to you for his direction and protection and continue to use the multiple gifts you’ve given him. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
There is always the spiritual side to our existence. However, this essential part and the knowledge it entails is often ignored and/or regarded as “fantasy” mostly to those who have no belief system that includes God.
It’s interesting that many of those who’ve chosen not to believe in God will believe in aliens, ghosts, and different sources of good and evil such as “luck,” either good or bad.
Well, think about this . . .
Most of us here who are of the “mature” ages/timeframe grew up thinking Halloween was all about dressing up in costumes and getting a bag of candy from our neighbors. Good ol’ “Trick or Treat.”
Once I became a Christian, the symbolism that is dramatically more sinister from when I grew up, I began to wonder why we celebrate satanic venues. I decided the fun part neglected to see the harm of giving in to the worldview of October 31st.
That’s the “prologue” to this alert.
October 31st does involve satanic celebrations. And many of the costumes and entertainment definitely feature devilish symbols. This is the primary reason I’ve decided to use this “traditional” date to do something more powerful in the Name of Jesus.
It begins with two vital sequences. The first:
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
Ephesians 6-10-18 (NIV)
Second: Decide. I asked myself this question: WHAT IF every Christian within the sphere of influences (friends, relatives, social media contacts) prayed against these spirits on October 31st throughout the day or in the morning or at night or whenever the convenient time is for each one to do so. The spirits of: Hatred, Deception, Witchcraft, Rebellion. WHAT IF?!
Some of you are experienced spiritual warfare participants and know the drill well. Others are somewhat “uncomfortable” with the thought but are willing to try.
Think of the possible outcome! We may not see it immediately, but we will definitely make waves in the spiritual realm in the NAME, AUTHORITY, and BLOOD of JESUS! I truly believe this is from the Lord.
I wanted to give you this “Alert” and time to decide if this is something you are willing and can do. We’ve witnessed the horrors of the evil being perpetrated in our country – Charlie Kirk being the most recent. But singularly we attack the spirits coming against our families and those close to us. Well, this heads-up is a go-to-war that will also assist our families in ways we can’t predict, but it will reach out into the enemy’s territory and find some serious victories.
The final thing I want to say or warn is this: there is a cost. Recently after a bout with some serious spiritual warfare, I had a physical abnormality occur which came almost immediately after warring against the enemy. It took 3 and ½ days to heal from that, but the healing was complete and sure. You can expect some backlash, but remember this: The fight is worth it! You can make a difference! You’re important and your prayers and warfare are critical in all things. It will be worth it!
Last: it’s your decision. No one is going to pester you with questions or more requests. This is it.
That’s it.
Father, touch hearts here. Please. We war as you’ve instructed us to do. In the Name and Power of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Into the Fire 