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The Deliverer
Reviews, Sep 23, 2022

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The Deliverer, Jason William Karpf
Light in the darkness
The Change, Bradley Caffee
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Rose Petals and Snowflakes, Kendra E. Ardnek
A light in the grimdark
The Choice, Bradley Caffee
Aslan from The Horse and His Boy: "No one ever saw anything more terrible or beautiful."
100 Cupboards, N. D. Wilson
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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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    Making a Story Visual UPDATE: Behind the Scenes of the Animal Eye Comic
    Travis Perry, Articles on May 9, 2021

    Terraform Comics: Changing the Landscape of Comics
    Cindy Koepp, Articles on Jul 16, 2020

    The Joker in Film: A Case Study in Evil
    Travis Perry, Articles on Feb 6, 2020

    2020 Science Fiction Predictions
    Travis Perry, Articles on Jan 2, 2020

    Bad Seed
    Mark Carver, Articles on May 1, 2019

    Two Kinds of Heroes
    Travis Perry, Articles on Apr 25, 2019

    Are All Fandoms Created Equal?
    Mark Carver, Articles on Feb 6, 2019

    The Lesser of Two Evils?
    Mark Carver, Articles on Nov 28, 2018

    Why Bill Maher and Mark Steyn are (Mostly) Wrong about Stan Lee and Superhero Fantasy
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Nov 20, 2018

    Why We Need Superheroes
    Jason Joyner, Articles on May 4, 2018

    The Metaphysics of Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War
    Travis Perry, Articles on May 3, 2018

    Have Comic Books Taken Over Speculative Fiction?
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Apr 30, 2018

    Justice League v The Legion of Doom, part 2
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Dec 1, 2017

    Remembering Adam West: The Joy Of Batman
    Adam Graham, Articles on Jun 23, 2017

    Mediocre Times
    Mark Carver, Articles on Jun 14, 2017

    Mega City One
    Mark Carver, Articles on May 31, 2017

    The Once and Future Fan: Rediscovering My Love For Superheroes
    Matt Mikalatos, Articles on Sep 30, 2016

    Some Jokes Are Not Funny
    Mark Carver, Articles on Sep 7, 2016

    Storytelling With Faith and Free Will
    R. J. Anderson, Articles on Jul 22, 2016

    Heroes, Protective Tendencies, and Moral Dilemmas
    Zac Totah, Articles on Mar 28, 2016

    Why Are Superhero Stories So Popular
    Zac Totah, Articles on Feb 2, 2016

    Sex Scenes Clash With The Art Of ‘Jessica Jones’
    Frank Turk, Articles on Dec 11, 2015

    Badfan v Superman 7: A Hero’s Consequences
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jul 28, 2015

    Female Thor: Another Marvel Comics Gimmick
    Adam Graham, Articles on Jul 18, 2014

    The Importance Of Reading: A Biased Opinion
    Yvonne Anderson, Articles on Nov 13, 2013

    Superheroes In The Psalms
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Oct 24, 2013

    The Gospel According To Daredevil
    Adam Graham, Articles on Sep 20, 2013

    Realm Makers: Go Beyond The Blogs
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Aug 15, 2013

    From CAPC To Realm Makers
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Aug 1, 2013

    Where Are All The Superheroes?
    Yvonne Anderson, Articles on Feb 20, 2013

    What Makes A Villain?
    John Otte, Articles on Dec 5, 2012

    Comic Books, Movies, And Novels – Where The Trine Meet
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on May 30, 2011

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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.