The Awakening: The River Between Fear And Faith Christian fiction books, Stories of Faith, Love, Inspiration and Hope 6x9 inches, 365 ... Teen Christi (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798292253860)

A gripping Christian adventure novel that combines survival action with spiritual awakening - perfect for teen boys seeking faith-based fiction.

Sixteen-year-old Logan Murdock escapes his broken family through zombie games and digital detachment. When his Marine father deploys again, his mother divorces and marries Heath-a cruel Canadian logger who drags them to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

Heath's relentless abuse destroys Logan's digital refuge. He befriends Yardley, a foster system survivor who teaches him: "If yah gonna escape, yah gotta have a plan. Dars no turn'n back."

ACTION-PACKED WILDERNESS SURVIVAL After school ends, Heath forces Logan to his remote Algoma logging camp. When Heath's brutality reaches a breaking point, Logan fights back-landing one solid punch that drops Heath to his knees. The retaliation is swift and brutal, pushing Logan to execute his escape plan down the dangerous Batchawana River.

SPIRITUAL AWAKENING THROUGH ADVENTURE Logan battles raging rapids and deadly waterfalls. A mysterious presence he calls "good ole Joe" guides him through mortal danger, saving him from a thirty-foot waterfall. This supernatural encounter forces Logan to question survival, faith, and the unseen spiritual world around him.

CHRISTIAN COMING OF AGE STORY As Logan faces both river dangers and family trauma, Yardley's street wisdom strengthens his courage. A near-death experience while rescuing his mother pushes Logan beyond his physical limits-and opens his eyes to the possibility that 'good ole Joe' might be divine intervention.

Supported by his father, Christie, and his church youth group, Logan discovers that the faith he once rejected becomes the spiritual anchor he desperately needs.

THE AWAKENING delivers heart-stopping adventure with soul-stirring spiritual depth. Watch Logan transform from escape artist to faith seeker in this powerful Christian fiction debut.

PERFECT FOR READERS WHO LOVE:

• Orbiting Jupiter by Gary Schmidt
• The Dead Don't Dance by Charles Martin
• The Restoration Series by Terri Blackstock
• Christian adventure novels with authentic teen voices
• Faith-based coming of age stories
• Wilderness survival with spiritual themes

READER PRAISE: "Heart-stopping adventure with soul-stirring depth." "Makes you believe in second chances and God's protection."

Book 1 in the planned AWAKENING trilogy - Christian fiction for the whole family.