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Dracula
Book Quests, Oct 1, 2022

Behold God’s Providence in ‘The Hobbit’
Anthony G. Cirilla in Articles, Sep 30, 2022

Wishes
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The Change, Bradley Caffee
Quest of Fire: Desperation, Brett Armstrong
Wishtress, Nadine Brandes
Flight, Kristen Young
The Deliverer, Jason William Karpf
Blood Secrets, Morgan L. Busse
When Legends Rise, Daphne Self
The Withering, P. S. Patton
The Wonderland Trials, Sara Ella
Shadow of Honor, Ronie Kendig
Lost Bits, Kerry Nietz
Rats of Dweltford, Matt Barron
Vivid, Ashley Bustamante
The Godot Orange, Bruce Roberts
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Wishes
“Surprising twists and complex relationships grant Brittany Eden’s Wishes a fulfilling and fast-paced read.”
—Lorehaven on Sep 30, 2022

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

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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John Otte
John W. Otte leads a double life. By day, he’s a Lutheran minister, husband, and father of two. He graduated from Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota, with a theatre major, and then from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. By night, he writes unusual stories of geeky grace. He lives in Blue Springs, Missouri, with his wife and two boys. Keep up with him at JohnWOtte.com.
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    Star Wars Fans, Don’t Act Like New Testament Legalists
    John Otte, Articles on Jun 22, 2018

    Finding God In Quantum Leap
    John Otte, Articles on Jul 16, 2014

    If You Want To Make God Laugh…
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    The Facts Are These…
    John Otte, Articles on Jun 18, 2014

    Slenderman: Requiem For Responsibility
    John Otte, Articles on Jun 4, 2014

    The God Who Hides
    John Otte, Articles on Mar 26, 2014

    We Have Arrived
    John Otte, Articles on Mar 12, 2014

    Are You Your Body?
    John Otte, Articles on Feb 26, 2014

    The Monster In My Bookshelf
    John Otte, Articles on Feb 12, 2014

    Looking Back, Looking Forward
    John Otte, Articles on Jan 2, 2014

    A Little Spec Silliness In Your Stocking
    John Otte, Articles on Dec 18, 2013

    ‘Tis The Season (But Not Quite Yet)
    John Otte, Articles on Dec 4, 2013

    Can A Geek Be A Good Christian? Part IV—Geeky Idols
    John Otte, Articles on Nov 20, 2013

    Can A Geek Be A Good Christian? Part III — Straining The Gnats
    John Otte, Articles on Nov 6, 2013

    Not So Sleepy After All
    John Otte, Articles on Sep 25, 2013

    Can A Geek Be A Good Christian? Part II — Forgiving and Forgetting
    John Otte, Articles on Sep 11, 2013

    Can Geeks Be Good Christians?
    John Otte, Articles on Aug 28, 2013

    Deus Ex Machina: A Christian Problem?
    John Otte, Articles on Jul 31, 2013

    Rose Ex Machina
    John Otte, Articles on Jul 17, 2013

    Deus Ex Machina: The Origins
    John Otte, Articles on Jun 19, 2013

    Daniels Ex Machina
    John Otte, Articles on Jun 5, 2013

    To Boldly Go…
    John Otte, Articles on May 8, 2013

    A Different Sort Of Speculative Fiction
    John Otte, Articles on Mar 27, 2013

    Book Trailers Part Two: Electric Boogaloo
    John Otte, Articles on Mar 13, 2013

    To Trailer or Not To Trailer
    John Otte, Articles on Feb 27, 2013

    Dust You Are
    John Otte, Articles on Feb 13, 2013

    Offended
    John Otte, Articles on Jan 30, 2013

    Ask Me Anything!
    John Otte, Articles on Jan 16, 2013

    New Year, New Anticipation!
    John Otte, Articles on Jan 2, 2013

    The True Story Of Christmas
    John Otte, Articles on Dec 19, 2012

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

    The Greatests
    John Otte, Articles on Nov 7, 2012

    The De-volution Of Revolution
    John Otte, Articles on Oct 24, 2012

    So You Say You Want A Revolution?
    John Otte, Articles on Oct 10, 2012

    So . . .
    John Otte, Articles on Sep 26, 2012

    The Gospel According To Roddenberry
    John Otte, Articles on Sep 12, 2012

    When The Rubber Hits The Road
    John Otte, Articles on Aug 29, 2012

    Temples, Old and New
    John Otte, Articles on Aug 15, 2012

    Insert Clever Title About The Antichrist Here
    John Otte, Articles on Aug 1, 2012

    Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign
    John Otte, Articles on Jul 18, 2012

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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.