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    The Occupied
    The Occupied
    The Occupied
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    The Occupied

    Written by Craig Parshall

    Narrated by Joel Richards

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    As a youth, Trevor Black unleashed spiritual forces he couldn't comprehend. Years later, Trevor is a high-flying criminal defense lawyer in New York City, with a six-figure Aston Martin and a trophy wife. But in an extraordinary turn of events, he receives a burdensome gift: the ability to perceive the invisible. And the dark forces he now sees are all gunning for him.

    When one of Trevor's hometown friends is murdered, the MO is eerily similar to a shocking trail of murders that have already crossed the lawyer's path. So Trevor must return home to find the killer . . . and face not only his own personal demons, but supernatural ones as well.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateOct 17, 2017
    ISBN9781541485945
    Author

    Craig Parshall

    Craig Parshall serves as senior vice-president and general counsel for the National Religious Broadcasters and has authored seven bestselling suspense novels.

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    • 5/5
      Title: The Occupies (A Trevor Black Novel)Author: Craig ParshallPages: 448Year: 2016Publisher: TyndaleMy rating is 5+ out of 5 stars.When I first read the synopsis and saw a media trailer about the novel, I wasn’t so sure about reading it. Frankly, it sounded scary and something perhaps geared for men to read as the lead character is a man who of course deals with manly issues. However, there is more to the book than meets the eye. I am so glad that I read the novel as there is a deep and powerful message that Craig Parshall has crafted.While there are places where the lead male character named Trevor sees demons and experiences their power or sees how they can influence people, that isn’t all there is to the book. While Trevor is a disbarred lawyer who tries to explain to a judge why he can’t represent a client because he sees a demon, it is the beginning of a journey for Trevor that really started in his childhood.As I read the story I began to understand that Trevor is seeing into the spiritual realm and doesn’t understand how to handle it. There is a minor character that comes alongside him to aid his understanding. Trevor is on a spiritual journey where he is going to learn about the power of God that surpasses the power of the prince of the air.Trevor is also becoming involved in a murder mystery that has stymied law enforcement and stretched from New York to Trevor’s hometown. The victims range from people he has no personal connection with to those who were childhood friends. The ending is extremely powerful and one I didn’t see coming. I believe anyone who reads the novel won’t soon forget the powerful impact to their heart when coming to the conclusion and understanding what a brilliantly crafted tale leads to real truth!I hope readers who want suspense, tension, action, adventure and a powerful spiritually impacted story will read the book and share with other fans! Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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    • 5/5
      This supernatural thriller probably won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but I greatly enjoyed it. The story was easy enough to follow along, even without having read any other Trevor Black novels. The supernatural aspect was one focus of the book, but a good portion focuses on Trevor’s personal life. Parshall keeps the reader guessing at every turn, and although I could predict part of the ending, it was interesting to see how it all played out. *I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*
    • 3/5
      The first part of the book was very interesting...A childhood warning about an evil lurking just outside the human range of vision...a strange old man...a house that everyone avoided...a young man given a task that he didn't want to begin with but quickly became intrigued with... perhaps TOO intrigued. You knew something really nasty was there but it was shadowed in the background waiting for just the right moment. The right moment came 15 years later when Trevor...a trial lawyer with a big law firm, saw IT for the first time in a client accused of the gruesome murder of a young girl. From then on the took on a really religious tone that spoiled the premise of the starting story. 3 stars for the great beginning.
    • 5/5
      Title: The Occupies (A Trevor Black Novel)Author: Craig ParshallPages: 448Year: 2016Publisher: TyndaleMy rating is 5+ out of 5 stars.When I first read the synopsis and saw a media trailer about the novel, I wasn’t so sure about reading it. Frankly, it sounded scary and something perhaps geared for men to read as the lead character is a man who of course deals with manly issues. However, there is more to the book than meets the eye. I am so glad that I read the novel as there is a deep and powerful message that Craig Parshall has crafted.While there are places where the lead male character named Trevor sees demons and experiences their power or sees how they can influence people, that isn’t all there is to the book. While Trevor is a disbarred lawyer who tries to explain to a judge why he can’t represent a client because he sees a demon, it is the beginning of a journey for Trevor that really started in his childhood.As I read the story I began to understand that Trevor is seeing into the spiritual realm and doesn’t understand how to handle it. There is a minor character that comes alongside him to aid his understanding. Trevor is on a spiritual journey where he is going to learn about the power of God that surpasses the power of the prince of the air.Trevor is also becoming involved in a murder mystery that has stymied law enforcement and stretched from New York to Trevor’s hometown. The victims range from people he has no personal connection with to those who were childhood friends. The ending is extremely powerful and one I didn’t see coming. I believe anyone who reads the novel won’t soon forget the powerful impact to their heart when coming to the conclusion and understanding what a brilliantly crafted tale leads to real truth!I hope readers who want suspense, tension, action, adventure and a powerful spiritually impacted story will read the book and share with other fans! Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
    • 5/5
      The Occupied, by Craig Parshall, is an excellent read! Good versus evil on a whole other level. An everyday kind of guy finds he has a gift to see beyond the veil of the real world into the spirit world. And, wow, how that changes his perspective on what is happening around him. Parshall has done a marvelous job of giving readers a glimpse beyond the veil. The Occupied is a murder mystery and yet so much more. Readers follow Trevor Black from his childhood in small town, USA, to big city, New York City and back to the hometown with the underlying issue being the past does not always stay the past. With great, well-developed characters, a story line that is action-packed, strong spiritual truths, a lot of suspense, and a little romance and, voilá, The Occupied is an amazing story. One that reminds readers they may want to think about what the real battle of life is all about.I received a complimentary copy of this book from Book Club network. A favorable review was not required and opinions are my own.
    • 5/5
      Wow! Where do I start with this captivating and intriguing book. It is not for the faint of heart but it sure packs an adventure into good vs evil that explodes at every turn. I have read some of the authors other books which hsve skesysalways been intense . This book is the best I have read about the demonic spirit with realism. It is a story that had me looking over my shoulder a few times. The graphic descriptions of the demons are superior to anything I have ever read. I could picture them in their grotesque form as they came to invade and torture Trevor. Trevor is a very well developed character that takes on the dark forces with strength and trust in God. I'm not sure I could be that brave. Would you be prepared to fight against the evil spirits and not back down?