Afflicted

For Fans of Frank Peretti Winner of the Redemptive Fiction Award "Ott skillfully recasts the Salem Witch Trials as a Christian battle for the soul of the New World in this thrilling tale."--PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY "A very engrossing novel. Highly Recommended." --Perspectives by Peter, Feedspot's Top 50 review blog. EVIL VISITS SALEM When two young girls start acting bizarre and violent, they are diagnosed as bewitched by the village doctor. The "afflicted children" begin accusing villagers of witchcraft, a crime punishable by death. Lucifer's plan to wreak havoc on the community is set in motion, and his demons revel in the turmoil they are inflicting upon innocent people, including the saintly and beloved Rebecca Nurse. Lydia Knapp watches her loved ones suffer and die. Will Rebecca's prayers be enough to strengthen the angel army, and help Lydia discover hope? Will Lydia have to sacrifice everything to stand up for the truth? Afflicted is a riveting read, which exposes the dangers of Pharisee religion, and how it promotes fear. This new insight into one of our nation's most tragic events reveals the significance of God's grace, and the necessity of prayer to fight spiritual warfare. If you like Frank Peretti's This Present Darkness, then you'll enjoy this page-turning fictional account of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Prepare to stay up all night with this gripping tale of suspenseful tension, and unforgettable characters.