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 This book is so engrossing, it easily drew me into the plot. Conflict with Shadows: The World of Strangers and Pilgrims Book 1 by Mark Castleberry is a fast-paced book I surely didn’t want to miss. The story was so captivating that I read the book continuously in an effort to quickly find out what happened next. The story was filled with

 This book is so engrossing, it easily drew me into the plot. Conflict with Shadows: The World of Strangers and Pilgrims Book 1 by Mark Castleberry is a fast-paced book I surely didn’t want to miss. The story was so captivating that I read the book continuously in an effort to quickly find out what happened next. The story was filled with a lot of interesting and thrilling action scenes that constantly had me on the edge of my seat. Aside from the great plot, the story is also filled with valuable lessons, like having faith during the toughest of times, which makes it even more worth the read. The science fiction element of this book is so gripping that I can’t get it out of my mind. It truly is a well-written piece and I feel lucky to have come across such a marvelous book. An astonishing, notable work. 

Reviewed by Jessica Barbosa for Readers' Favorite

 Into Shadow’s Fire is a work of fiction in the science fiction, action, and adventure subgenres and serves as the second installment in the World of Strangers and Pilgrims series. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by author Mark Castleberry. The book continues the journey of Jon Vega and Nicolea Dan a decade 

 Into Shadow’s Fire is a work of fiction in the science fiction, action, and adventure subgenres and serves as the second installment in the World of Strangers and Pilgrims series. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by author Mark Castleberry. The book continues the journey of Jon Vega and Nicolea Dan a decade after the events of the previous installment. Now a part of the Union of Light, they must help the people of Sulia who are being persecuted on religious grounds by the Pagonic Imperium. As they plan to flee to the stars, the Empire prepares to do everything it can to stop them.

Like a lot of great science fiction, this book is an allegory for the world around us and wastes no time in exploring the subjects of faith and religious persecution. Mark Castleberry’s writing will quickly resonate with a great many readers, shining a light on the experience of having to flee for your life because your faith offends the regime in which you live. These themes are explored in the beautiful world that the author has created, a stunning and creative universe that serves as the perfect backdrop to this story. The tale of Thermonte was expertly woven into the wider narrative to help expand the world of the story and create a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the threat the people of Sulia faced, aided in no small part by Thermonte’s excellent characterization. Overall, Into Shadow’s Fire is a worthy entry into the series and continues pushing the saga toward its powerful message. 

 Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite