Oblivion's Reach

by Michael Stafford, Don Gladden

Overview

Before the Rapture, before the earth's last days, before there is a population left behind, the battle for those that were chosen, those that would go, raged between the forces of Heaven and Hell.

Sworn to defend when asked, God's own Angelic Warriors battle Satan's Demonic Fallen Angels, assisted by men and women of faith who become a living testament to the power of prayer. A book for any and all concerned about the prophecy of The End Times.

Nominated for the 2021 Henri Christian Literary Award for Fiction

Product Details

BN ID:	2940162539148
Publisher:	Carpenter's Son Publishing
Publication date:	02/26/2021
Series:	The Darkness Series , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Michael Stafford was raised in southern Illinois. His books are a reflection of the small towns, swamps, lakes, and scenic sites that make up this largely unknown area of Illinois, located at its southernmost tip. Stafford accepted a basketball scholarship to Washington University and later played football and baseball at SIUC. After earning an MBA degree in 1969, he was drafted into the Vietnam War. Upon returning he entered the banking industry only to eventually leave it to become one of the early developers of laptop computers. He owned several small businesses and began his writing career in 2010. He lives in central Indiana with his wife Susie and Scout, his beloved hound.


Don Gladden, a product of rural southern Illinois, had an experience with Jesus and accepted Him as his Savior when he was nine years old. He attended Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, on athletic (football) and academic scholarships. Receiving a degree in Management/Finance, he continued in graduate school in Administration while working at the University. Feeling called to serve, he pastored a small country church in the early ’70s. This experience established his hunger for more understanding of the truths of the Bible. A journey of management positions in several industries (trucking, health care, public accounting, long-term care) prepared him for a 25-year career in Christian broadcasting. His two years in radio and twenty-three years in television exposed him to the reality of Satan’s continual attempt to shut down God’s move to bring Heaven to earth. He has experienced first-hand the power of intercessory prayer in the broadcast arena.

Editorial Reviews

Oblivion's Reach, is a thrilling pre-Apocalyptic novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Oblivion's Reach reminded me of the Left Behind series, which was extremely popular in the '90s. How it differs is that it sets the stage slightly earlier, to the days preceding the Rapture, so we can see how the "wars and rumors of wars" are leading up to the ultimate battle between good and evil. A thrilling novel that lovers of Christian fiction will truly enjoy

Readers' Favorite - Sherri Fulmer Moorer

Oblivion's Reach is Christian Fiction which is extremely creative and will hold your interest throughout. Michael Stafford and Don Gladden brings this book into the present time that we all can relate to in our daily lives. This is an inspirational read for believers and nonbeliever's. I highly recommend Oblivions Reach.

Goodreads - JD Downey

Oblivion's Reach weaves a story of redemption, a call to action, and the very real battle for the souls of humanity. Michael Stafford's real life military experience make the tactics of warrior angels, demons and town officials real from strategic planning, gathering of forces and stealth reconnaissance. I couldn't put Oblivion's Reach down and look forward to the next in the Darkness Series!

Goodreads

I highly recommend Oblivion's Reach. While I do read and enjoy this genre, I don't read it exclusively. This book appealed to me because it reminded me of the Left Behind series that I read and loved in the late 90s. Part science fiction, part inspirational, part romance with a lot of action and excellent character development. I believe both believers and nonbelievers will find this book appealing. I appreciate that it has a Christian story line without a completely religious feel.

Goodreads - Loretta Broomfield

Oblivion's Reach is the timely result of the research and writing team of Don Gladden and Michael Stafford . Their individual talents of Biblical Research and Writing skills are amply displayed in the age old story of the war between forces of good and evil. I am usually not a fan of "Christian Fiction" however after reading this book I can easily recognize its timeliness and benefit in enlightening believers to the awareness and importance of engaged preemptive prayer.

Goodreads - Frank Manasseri