Genre:
Thriller / Supernatural
Thriller / Supernatural
Ezra Riley is a hardened Montana cowboy who prefers the hills, cattle, and horses to cities, but his unique gift for dream interpretation has him secretly taken to the White House where the President is suffering from recurring nightmares. Riley's encounter with the President launches a series of attacks by the man behind the nightmares, William Anderson Hall, an elderly master spy and a pioneer in the CIA's experiments with psychic powers and hallucinogens. In his remote Virginia compound, Hall has invested 30 years and millions of dollars in creating Blue Man, the ultimate psychic warrior.
Riley's life is soon complicated by Davis Browne, a former agent with the Department of Homeland Security, and Hall's two nieces, Isabel Elizabeth Hall and Mary Margaret Hall. Riley's rough ride is balanced by his cowboy friend, the cartoonist Barney Wallace, whose loyalty follows Riley to the climactic end and the revelation of the content of the President's dream.
Riley's life is soon complicated by Davis Browne, a former agent with the Department of Homeland Security, and Hall's two nieces, Isabel Elizabeth Hall and Mary Margaret Hall. Riley's rough ride is balanced by his cowboy friend, the cartoonist Barney Wallace, whose loyalty follows Riley to the climactic end and the revelation of the content of the President's dream.
ISBN-13: 9781647193515
“When I read a John L. Moore novel, the word'grist' comes to mind. Grist is life experience and subject knowledge.
When mixed with a unique plot and notable characters, it produces something remarkable, like 'Blue Man'.”
—Garris Elkins Author of 'BEYOND: Exploring the Frontier of God's Expanding Revelation'--
When mixed with a unique plot and notable characters, it produces something remarkable, like 'Blue Man'.”
—Garris Elkins Author of 'BEYOND: Exploring the Frontier of God's Expanding Revelation'--
My Review
A Montana cowboy takes on a world of darkness...
I think that Blue Man is probably the most unique book that I've read this year. It's both outside of my normal comfort zone and yet has many suspense and thriller elements that are old friends of mine. And hey, the very different title is quite attention getting, wouldn't you say?
I actually picked this book up after reading the cover blurb and discovering that not only was the hero a Montana rancher, but, so is the author! The authenticity of the characters, their thoughts and attitudes, of ranch life, and the Montana landscape is undeniable and it's refreshing. The hero of Blue Man is a cowboy and he was written by a cowboy. I liked John L. Moore's blunt style of writing, which, in my opinion would make this book appealing to male readers. Do note that there is some mild language but it's completely within context and is character accurate.
Slightly reminiscent of Frank Peretti and even a little bit Ted Dekker, Blue Man is all thriller with a mix of spiritual warfare, prophetic dreams, and the impossible. It was a fascinating read, and, if I get the chance to read another John L. Moore novel, I'll take it...
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Blue Man by John L. Moore a 4 Bark rating.
I think that Blue Man is probably the most unique book that I've read this year. It's both outside of my normal comfort zone and yet has many suspense and thriller elements that are old friends of mine. And hey, the very different title is quite attention getting, wouldn't you say?
I actually picked this book up after reading the cover blurb and discovering that not only was the hero a Montana rancher, but, so is the author! The authenticity of the characters, their thoughts and attitudes, of ranch life, and the Montana landscape is undeniable and it's refreshing. The hero of Blue Man is a cowboy and he was written by a cowboy. I liked John L. Moore's blunt style of writing, which, in my opinion would make this book appealing to male readers. Do note that there is some mild language but it's completely within context and is character accurate.
Slightly reminiscent of Frank Peretti and even a little bit Ted Dekker, Blue Man is all thriller with a mix of spiritual warfare, prophetic dreams, and the impossible. It was a fascinating read, and, if I get the chance to read another John L. Moore novel, I'll take it...
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Blue Man by John L. Moore a 4 Bark rating.
(I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)
 John L. Moore | John L. Moore is an award-winning novelist and journalist. He's published seven novels, several non-fiction books and over 2,000 articles, poems, short stories, columns and reviews. A third-generation Montana rancher best known for his western classic, "The Breaking of Ezra Riley" and a pioneer in the Christian fiction genre, he is the winner of numerous awards, including a 2015 Will Rogers Medallion Award for Western Fiction for his sixth novel, "Looking for Lynne". Active in ministry for over a quarter century, Moore has appeared in four documentaries due to his knowledge of the history of horses on the Northern Great Plains. He is a member of the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame and the Montana Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. |
