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The Deliverer
Reviews, Sep 23, 2022

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The Deliverer, Jason William Karpf
Light in the darkness
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The Deliverer
“Jason William Karpf’s post-apocalyptic novel The Deliverer transports a grim yet hopeful story, leading to satisfying conclusions for his characters.”
—Lorehaven on Sep 23, 2022

How to Discern ‘Honest’ Christian Fiction Without Embracing Darkness
“Some critics argue Christian fiction should avoid cringe by showing more darkness and sin, but this approach brings biblical dangers.”
—Lorehaven on Sep 21, 2022

The Change
“Tight situations and Bradley Caffee’s rapid style energize this bracing finale for the Chase Runner world.”
—Lorehaven on Sep 2, 2022

Immortal Guardian
“Immortal Guardian may start slowly and its prose may occasionally stumble, but this story asks interesting questions with a compelling plot.”
—Lorehaven on Aug 26, 2022

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    The Price Of Otherness
    Dan Schwabauer, Articles on Oct 23, 2020

    Top Ten Most Original Speculative Fiction Story Worlds, Part 2
    Travis Perry, Articles on Apr 16, 2020

    Halloween, Evil, And Speculative Fiction
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Oct 21, 2019

    Speculative Fiction Writers Guide to War, part 20: Transportation: Beastly Power
    Travis Perry, Articles on Mar 28, 2019

    Speculative Fiction Writers Guide to War, part 17: War Costs: Food per Fighter
    Travis Perry, Articles on Feb 7, 2019

    Speculative Fiction Writer’s Guide to War, Part 9: Perceptual Distortions in Combat
    Travis Perry, Articles on Nov 2, 2018

    Realism And Twenty-first Century Storytelling—A Reprise
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Jun 4, 2018

    Memorial Day: Remembering The Soldiers Who Died—A Reprise
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on May 28, 2018

    7 Reasons Why a Silmarillion Movie Is a Terrible Idea
    Zac Totah, Articles on Sep 26, 2017

    Lord Of The Rings In Bullet Points
    Zac Totah, Articles on Jun 6, 2017

    Sacrifice And Speculative Fiction
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Apr 10, 2017

    Everyone Needs A Sam Gamgee
    Zac Totah, Articles on Mar 14, 2017

    Sentimentality And Christian Fiction, A Reprise
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Feb 27, 2017

    Sci-fi and Fantasy Let Us Explore
    Zac Totah, Articles on Dec 27, 2016

    The Christmas Story: The First Epic Tale
    Zac Totah, Articles on Dec 20, 2016

    Frodo’s Failure—When Doing Your Best Isn’t Enough
    Zac Totah, Articles on Aug 16, 2016

    The Power Of Words
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    Mayhem And Its Meaning, A Reprise
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Nov 30, 2015

    Wizards, Witches, and The Bible
    R. L. Copple, Articles on Mar 3, 2015

    Allegory and The Gospel
    R. L. Copple, Articles on Feb 10, 2015

    Five Myths Of Cultural Engagement
    R. L. Copple, Articles on Oct 21, 2014

    Fantasy and Christianity
    R. L. Copple, Articles on Sep 30, 2014

    Books Versus The Screen
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on May 13, 2013

    World-building: The Undervalued Element Of Speculative Fiction
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Apr 29, 2013

    Idolatry And Reading-Fandom
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Feb 18, 2013

    Scary Title Alert: The Discipline Of Reading Fiction
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    Realism And Twenty-first Century Stories
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    The Echoes Of Christmas
    Shannon McDermott, Articles on Dec 28, 2012

    Seeking A Better Country Than Middle Earth
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Dec 17, 2012

    Evil And The One Ring To Rule Them All
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Oct 29, 2012

    Stories Of Sacrifice
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Aug 27, 2012

    Sentimentality And Christian Fiction
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Oct 17, 2011

    Good Versus Mediocre
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    Of Hobbits and Heroes
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Lorehaven helps Christian fans explore fantastical stories for Christ’s glory: fantasy, science fiction, and beyond. Articles, the library, reviews, podcasts, gifts, and the Lorehaven Guild community help fans discern and enjoy the best Christian-made fantastical stories, applying their meanings to the real world Jesus Christ calls us to serve. Subscribe free to get any updates you choose and to access the Lorehaven Guild.