A Witch in the Wardrobe: An Evangelical Thriller
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Belfast, Northern Ireland--2004.
Shannon Dillon, twenty-six, discovers a hidden document in a cramped and dimly lit attic, sparking speculation that beloved author C. S. Lewis had once been involved in the occult. When gangsters steal the controversial papers, they leave a trail of death. Shannon, who once trained as an IRA sniper, vows revenge.
Leaving home for America, she recruits Simon Magister, thirty-four, a nerdy literature professor at an evangelical college. Against his Christian convictions, Simon is drawn in by scholarly curiosity and a repressed attraction to Shannon. Together, they are thrust into a deadly race to retrieve the coveted Belfast Document, which Shannon believes will lead to the killer. It is not known if any living person has read it.
Amidst many dangers, Shannon and Simon get entangled in a violent conflict between opposing evangelical groups, both eager to possess the document's content and power.
Can Shannon and Simon prevail against nefarious forces, or will darkness consume their quest? Follow as they walk through the valley of the shadow of death--with romance in the air.
This novel is an exploration of religious intrigue, blending faith, conspiracy, violence, literature, romance, and the complex nuances of the evangelical experience.
“This mismatched duo of a Christian college professor and an Irish goth paramilitary is an excellent hook, backed up by colorful secondary characters, secret societies, and a ruthless antagonist. There’s a kind of Dan Brown/Stieg Larsson feel to this project in terms of elaborate conspiracies and unlikely but compelling collaborations between bookish men and post-punk female warriors.”
—Stephen J. Carver, former professor of literature, East Anglia University
“From war-torn Northern Ireland to the hallowed halls of an American evangelical college, L. D. Wenzel takes us on an exciting journey full of action and nail-biting tension. Controversial aspects of C. S. Lewis’s legacy are also ingeniously woven into the story. This is definitely a book that I can highly recommend.”
—Lasse Heimdal, general secretary, Kirkens SOS, Norway
“C. S. Lewis scholar, Prof. Simon Magister, gets caught in a conspiracy with a young Irish woman and IRA sniper, who recruits him in her deadly scheme for revenge. Against his evangelical values, Simon’s ‘purity culture’ facade deconstructs when resisting Shannon’s hippie persona.”
—Hassan Higenyi, editor and writer, The Weganda Review: A Journal of Culture, Art, & Ideas
“L. D. Wenzel’s A Witch in the Wardrobe is a captivating read. His blend of suspense and religious nuance creates a remarkable narrative. His talent shines through an original storyline that pays homage to C. S. Lewis amid rumors alleging that the fantasy master once had occult connections. An exquisite thriller with conspiring twists, it grips the reader from the outset.”
—Elizabeth Javor, marketing professional, The Book Marketing Nook
- Title: A Witch in the Wardrobe: An Evangelical Thriller
- Author: Lynn Wenzel
- Publisher: Resource Publications
- Print Publication Date: 2024
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9798385223084, 9798385223060, 9798385223077
- Resource ID: LLS:9798385223084
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-08-24T20:35:29Z
L. D. Wenzel is a retired American author who has lived in Norway for many years. He grew up in the Midwest and studied philosophy at Wheaton College. He specializes in religious fiction set in the evangelical world, combining existential themes with adventure and romance. His first novel, Caught in the Winds, concerns the struggles of a Christian boy at an evangelical college. For more information, go to www.ldwenzel.com.