Review of The Holy Fire of the Comanche Moon

[Anthony__]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Holy Fire of the Comanche Moon" by Larry B Litton Jr.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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The Holy Fire of the Comanche Moon by Larry B. Litton Jr. is an intricately crafted story that explores the theme of spirituality against the throes of inhumane atrocities and societal deprivation.

The bitter taste of death and the war wasn't a foreign tale to the ears of Christopher Milner, who felt its ravaging effects at a very young age. Christopher took to the streets with no one to look after him, surviving wildly in the west as he knew best and avoiding the shadows of the bloodthirsty Comanche. Settling as a loving husband and father of three illuminated a great light in Christopher but never touched his skepticism and careful acquaintanceship towards the tribe. However, it all comes crashing down with a broken promise and a peace pact gone wrong. Christopher finds himself at a crossroads between life and death, with only one choice. Can salvation still await Christopher despite a terrifyingly dark past? Well, grab a copy and find out!

The story starts right away, paddling between a flashback and the present time, which is impressive as the author deftly pulls it off. With the book rooted in some historical ties, the author was meticulous with details and the inter-connectedness of the story. It wasn't a long story, but there was noticeable character development, especially among the Milner boys, who grew from boys to men on the battlefield. Also, the author was keen on making each major character intriguing and unique. That made the major characters not fade into the story but remain effervescent.

This story has a strong flavor of authenticity, like something that has been lived and experienced and then drawn from the deep recesses of memory. The story focused more on a lesson of redemption. Interestingly, it highlighted the complexity and fragility of life. I appreciate the wake-up call about wars within the story. The author was quick to highlight the unpleasantness of war and the casual ease at which it is brought up as a solution to the world's problems. However, the book teaches the reader that a man can only fully understand the depravities of war when faced with a battle, and the finite nature of his mortality is staring back at him.

There is nothing I dislike about this book. It ended on an interesting note. Besides that, the story is beautifully written with themes of intense spirituality and moral code. It is also a well-edited book, with only two errors encountered. Therefore, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.

I recommend this book to fans of historical fiction and readers interested in a thrilling adventure story. It is one of those books you can't just put down.

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[patricia MGBEMENA]

The plot of the book is really interesting and I would love to learn how Christopher played his role and what led to him a part that he finds himself at crossroad between life and death.

[Joe Alex 2]

This book seems deeply reflective, with themes of redemption, spirituality, and the horrors of war. The character development and authentic storytelling are certainly appealing. Given its focus on historical fiction and moral lessons, I would be interested in reading it for the insight it promises into life, war, and personal growth.