Girl behind the Red Rope
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4.4 • 56 Ratings
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- $16.99
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- $16.99
Publisher Description
"In this mind-bending thriller, father-daughter writing team Ted Dekker and Rachelle Dekker triumph in their faultlessly structured and deconstructed world of religious extremism. . . . the book's suspenseful plot drives the story forward at a racing pace, making this a riveting novel that will long haunt readers."--Booklist, Starred Review
Ten years ago, Grace saw something that would forever change the course of history. When evil in its purest form is unleashed on the world, she and others from their religious community are already hidden deep in the hills of Tennessee, abiding by every rule that will keep them safe, pure--and alive. As long as they stay there, behind the red perimeter.
Her older brother's questions and the arrival of the first outsiders she's seen in a decade set in motion events that will question everything Grace has built her life on. Enemies rise on all sides--but who is the real enemy? And what will it cost her to uncover the truth?
For the first time, bestselling authors Ted Dekker and Rachelle Dekker team up and deliver an intense, tightly focused ride through the most treacherous world of all.
Customer Reviews
Girl Behind the Red Rope
Evil is cunning and lurks in the places you’d least expect it.
This is a great book that pits us against our own human frailties. When fear becomes your constant companion what lengths will you go to in order to feel safe?
This book was thought-provoking and I found myself contemplating the concept of religious rules verses the message of love. Do I conduct myself according to my perceived fears or do I seek truth?
Haven Valley has separated itself from the rest of the world in anticipation of a cleansing that is to come in the form of the Fury. The community adheres to strict religious rules, hoping that by doing so they will avoid the retribution that is to come.
They live in fear that they will not be holy enough, and the fear increases when they find out one of their own has been going beyond the red rope perimeter.
When a young boy from outside shows up in their town, innocent and fearless at the same time, they can’t see the love that radiates from him. All they see is their own fear. Is the boy an angel? A demon? Or is he something else?
Grace must face these questions and more when she is caught in the middle of the battle between good and evil. Where will deception end and truth begin?
As tension behind the red rope increases, the citizens must each examine themselves and decide what to believe. Choices must soon be made that will determine the future.
Will the people of Haven Valley find freedom in their perceived faithfulness? Or will their choices hold them in bondage? How far will the people go to protect their way of life?
A gripping story that had me examining myself, holding my breath and guessing to the end. I highly recommend this book.
I received a copy of this book courtesy of Baker Publishing Group group through Interviews and Reviews. This is my honest review.